Policy information sourced from the Epsom & Ewell Local Development Framework - Core Strategy 2007

CS8: Broad Location of Housing Development

New housing development will be located within the defined built up area of Epsom and Ewell and within the three hospital cluster sites of West Park, St Ebba’s and the remaining part of Horton B. The built up area will be defined on the Proposals Map. The three hospital sites will be identified as Major Developed Sites in the Green Belt.

Within these areas the emphasis will be on the re-use of suitable previously developed land (including the re-use or conversion of existing buildings) for housing. Subject to other policies in this plan, planning consent will be given for development within the built up areas, including infilling, redevelopment and conversion.

In principle the strategy will be to direct higher density development to central locations, such as Epsom town centre and other local centres, close to existing services and facilities and accessible by public transport, walking and cycling. This will enable relatively lower densities to be applied to other parts of the built up area to help retain their character and local distinctiveness. The Council will also encourage mixed use developments within the more accessible town or local centre locations. Further policies on densities will be set out in subsequent DPDs.

For more information please see the Epsom & Ewell Core Strategy 2007