Draft Local Plan 2022-2040

The Local Plan sets out our approach to accommodating growth across Epsom and Ewell, the sites we are proposing, and the policies that will guide our decisions on development and regeneration in the borough.  

Once adopted, the Epsom and Ewell Local Plan (2022-2040) 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. 

Proposed Submission Epsom and Ewell Local Plan Consultation (Regulation 19) 

Following approval by full council on the 10 December 2024, the council is undertaking public consultation on the Proposed Submission Local Plan (Regulation 19) from 09:00 on Friday 20 December 2024 until 23:59 on Wednesday 5 February 2025.  

The Proposed Submission Local Plan (2022-2040) and core supporting documents can be accessed on our online consultation portal or using the links below: 

In addition to the core supporting documents above, topic papers have been produced. A link to these can be found here: Topic papers | Epsom and Ewell Borough Council.

This consultation stage (Regulation 19) is the second stage of the consultation process when forming a Local Plan.  In accordance with this, representations are invited on the proposed submission Local Plan for Epsom and Ewell, specifically focussing on whether the plan is sound and legally compliant.   

Paper copies of the Proposed Submission Local Plan (2022-2040) and supporting documents are available for inspection (during normal opening hours) at: 

  • Public libraries in the borough.  

Further information on the availability of documents for inspection is contained in the Statement of Representations Procedure, Availability of Documents and Statement of Fact.  

How to provide representations on the proposed submission Epsom and Ewell Local plan. 

Representations can be made during the consultation period in the following ways: 

We acknowledge that this consultation stage is more technical than the previous Regulation 18 stage as representations should identify whether the Proposed Submission Local Plan (2022-2040) is legally compliant, sound, and meets the Duty to Cooperate. We have produced a guidance document to support you in responding. You can also view webinars on the consultation website aimed at helping you with your response, and we will hold bookable drop in sessions to offer in person support. More details on these sessions will be announced on our website, on social media and on posters on council noticeboards across the borough. 

Next steps 

After the consultation closes, we will prepare for the submission of the Local Plan documents and representations received for the public examination. View our Local Development Scheme which includes the timetable for preparing Epsom and Ewell’s Local Plan. 

All representations will be sent to the Government with the Local Plan upon submission.  

Past consultations for the new Epsom and Ewell Local Plan  

The Proposed Submission Local Plan has been informed by the responses to our consultation on a Draft Local Plan (Regulation 18) that was undertaken in February and March 2023. In the previous consultations your feedback told us what was important to you and the changes you wanted to see. Find out more about our previous consultations page.  

Accessibility 

Please note: some of our PDF documents may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If you need them in a more accessible format, please email localplan@epsom-ewell.gov.uk.