2025/1386: Land north and east of Raleigh House, Raleigh Drive, Claygate, Esher

Planning application update: 2025/1386: Land north and east of Raleigh House, Raleigh Drive, Claygate, Esher

At the Planning Committee meeting held on 16 September 2025, Members resolved to refuse planning permission for the proposal at Land north and east of Raleigh Drive, citing reasons related to flood risk and the Sequential Test.

Prior to issuing the Decision Notice, the Council became aware of updates to the Government’s Planning Practice Guidance (PPG) concerning Flood Risk and Coastal Change. These updates were published on 17 September 2025.

The council needs to review these updates. It must assess whether it is reasonable for the original resolution of the Planning Committee to remain unchanged. This must be done before the Decision Notice is issued.

Should it be necessary for the Planning Committee to review their resolution, the Council will aim for this to take place at their meeting on 14 October 2025. 

The council will provide updates on making representations (if appropriate) as soon as possible. 

Notes:

Updates to PPG - Flood Risk & Coastal Change: Paragraphs 23, 27 and 28. Addition of paragraph 27a (published 17 September 2025).