Planning authority
Epsom and Ewell Borough Council
Adopted plan 19.2 years old; plan in preparation: at examination; HDT 33%.
- Plan over 5 years old
- HDT below 75%
Adopted plan
| Plan | Local Plan 2007-2022 |
| Adopted | 24 July 2007 |
| Age | 19.2 years |
| Plan period | 2007–2022 |
| Housing requirement | 2,715 homes |
| Council's page | The adopted plan |
Plan in preparation
| Plan | Epsom and Ewell Local Plan 2022-2040 |
| Stage | At examination |
| Latest event | Submit plan for examination, 10 March 2025 |
| Next dated event | None dated |
| Council's page | The plan in preparation |
From the national planning data platform, which can lag behind the council. Known gaps
Housing Delivery Test
| Measurement | 33% (2025) |
Applications
| Period | July 2025 to June 2026 |
| Received | 622 |
| Decided | 591 |
| Granted | 485 (82%; England 87%) |
| Refused | 106 |
| Major applications decided | 9, of which 7 granted |
| Quarter | Received | Decided | Granted | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July to September 2025 | 151 | 149 | 130 | 19 |
| October to December 2025 | 155 | 157 | 130 | 27 |
| January to March 2026 | 162 | 150 | 111 | 39 |
| April to June 2026 | 154 | 135 | 114 | 21 |
Appeals
| Decided | 1 September 2021 to 28 August 2026 |
| Planning appeals | 99: 22 allowed, 0 split, 77 dismissed |
| Householder appeals | 64: 24 allowed, 2 split, 38 dismissed |
| Allowed in full or in part | 29% (England 32%) |
Latest planning appeals
| Decided | Site | Development | Procedure | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 August 2026 | 11 Danetree Road, West Ewell, SURREY, KT19 9SA Application 25/01360/FUL | Householder developments | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 13 July 2026 | 20-38 East Street, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 1HQ Application 25/01411/FUL | Other minor developments | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 8 July 2026 | 36-40, High Street, Epsom, KT19 8AH Application 25/01172/REM | Minor retail and services | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 6 July 2026 | 15 Corner House Parade, Epsom Road, Epsom, SURREY, KT17 1NX Application 25/01288/FUL | Minor retail and services | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 2 July 2026 | 405 Kingston Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 0BT Application 26/00005/FUL | Change of use | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 24 June 2026 | 34-36 Upper High Street, Epsom, KT17 4QJ Application 25/01413/FUL | Other minor developments | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 18 June 2026 | 344 Chessinton Road, Ewell West, Surrey, KT19 9EG Application 25/01487/FUL | Change of use | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 18 June 2026 | Land to the rear of 346 Chessington Road, West Ewell, Surrey, KT19 9EG Application 25/00827/REM | Other minor developments | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 11 June 2026 | Tesco Express, Station Approach, Epsom, KT19 8EU Application 25/01405/FUL | Other minor developments | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 19 May 2026 | 6A Church Street, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 4NY Application 25/01407/FUL | Other minor developments | Written Representations | Dismissed |
Each outcome links to the case on the Planning Inspectorate's site, where the decision letter is published.
Changes recorded
No changes recorded since the tracker started.