Epsom and Ewell Borough Council is preparing a new Local Plan to cover the period up to 2040. Once adopted, the Epsom and Ewell Local Plan will play an important role in shaping Epsom and Ewell's future including how the borough will develop, protecting and enhancing our natural environment, developing our local economy, improving leisure and visitor facilities, and supporting more sustainable forms of travel.
Submission of the Local Plan
Epsom and Ewell’s Local Plan (Proposed Submission, also known as the ‘Regulation 19’ Version), along with all representations received at the Proposed Submission publication stage and the evidence supporting the Plan, was submitted to the Secretary of State for independent examination in public by a Planning Inspector on 10 March 2025.
A Submission Statement of Fact has been produced setting out details of the submission and where the Submission documents can be found.
The submitted documents and supporting evidence can be found in the Submission Library section on our Examination webpage along with the representations received on the proposed submission Local Plan:
Examination
The examination is the final stage of the Local Plan process before it can be legally adopted. An inspector has now been appointed to lead the examination of the Epsom and Ewell Local Plan on behalf of the Secretary of State for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. To find out more visit the Examination page
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow this link to see a list of questions and answers about the Local Plan process.
Previous Consultations
Publication of the Local Plan. Regulation 19 – Proposed Submission Local Plan (2022-2040)
The Council published the ‘Proposed Submission’ or ‘Regulation 19’ version of the Epsom and Ewell Local Plan for comments between 20 December 2024 and 5 February 2025. The consultation has now closed. However, you can find the Proposed Submission Local Plan and associated documents on our Consultation Portal and previous consultations page.
Regulation 18 Draft Local Plan (2022-2040)
The Council consulted on a Regulation 18 Draft Local Plan between 1 February 2023 and 19 March 2023. The consultation has now closed. Find out more about our previous consultations page.
Further detail on the Local Plan timetable can be found in the Local Development Scheme. The preparation of a Local Plan is goes through several key stages. Our Local Development Scheme (LDS) sets out the timetable for the preparation of the local plan through to its adoption.
Accessibility
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