The details below are extracted from Draft Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation February 2023, also from other sources of information.

At least 150 new net zero carbon homes, new sports hub, playing pitches (grass and artificial), pavilion and changing facilities will be provided. Timescale 2027 onwards.

>> Approved by LPPC committee of EEBC on 20th November 2024 <<

Any questions or concerned about the development should be sent to your local councillor. The site is located in the Court Ward of Epsom and Ewell Borough Council. The names of the councillors in Court ward are listed below.

Councillor Chris Ames – Labour
Councillor Kate Chinn – Labour
Councillor Rob Geleit – Labour

The contact details of all councillors at Epsom and Ewell Council are on the link below. It is important that councillors are aware of any concerns, as they will vote to adopt the Local Plan on 10th December.

Epsom and Ewell Councillors

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Site SA9: Hook Road Arena (Green Field)

Hook Road Arena is between Chessington Road and Horton Lane in KT19, Epsom. A very large open space, which can be hired to accommodate public events. Parts of the area are available for informal recreation at other times.

The Arena is used annually as the site for the Firework Display organised by the 7th Epsom (Methodist) Scout Group and for other open air events and funfairs.

What is the site to be allocated for?

4.76 The site is allocated for residential and sports and recreation development, comprising:

A new sports hub for the borough to include playing pitches (grass and artificial) a new pavilion and changing facilities on 9.5ha of the site that will be retained within the Green Belt.

At least 150 homes on the eastern part of the site that will be inset from the Green Belt.

Summary reason for allocation

4.77 This site has the potential to deliver recreational sports facilities and playing pitches. The allocation of this site will mitigate any losses of playing pitches (rugby) resulting from the allocation of site SA8 – Land adjoining Ewell East Station. It may also help to meet additional playing pitch needs for ‘secure provision’ (i.e. community use is protected through a legal agreement) both now and in the future.

4.78 The site will contribute towards meeting the need for housing in the borough.

When will the site be developed?

4.79 It expected that a planning application will be submitted early in the plan period, with development likely to start in 2027.

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Key information

LAA Reference: COU026
Site size: 14 ha ( 34.6 acres )
Ward: Court
Existing use: Open Space/Events venue for car boot sales & fireworks displays

Court Ward
Councillor Chris Ames – Labour
Councillor Kate Chinn – Labour
Councillor Rob Geleit – Labour

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Hook Road Arena, Chessington Road, Epsom, KT19

Site Constraints and Mitigation

Any development proposal will need to incorporate mitigation relating to surface water flooding for those parts of the site that are susceptible.

Specific Infrastructure Requirements

4.80 The site could deliver playing pitches and potentially other supporting infrastructure such as changing facilities and a club house.

Availability

4.81 The site is confirmed as available.

Deliverability

4.82 The site is owned by the council.

4.83 As yet, no viability assessments have been undertaken by the council to develop the site for this use.