Policy information sourced from the Epsom & Ewell Epsom Town Centre Area Action Plan

E14 Depot Road and Upper High Street

Proposals for the redevelopment of the Depot Road and Upper High Street strategic site, as defined on the Town Centre Proposals Map, will require delivery of the following:

  1. A total of 2,000 sqm of retail floorspace that will allow for a mix of small retail units and a small-medium sized foodstore;
  2. A minimum of 130 new dwellings, including at least 52 new affordable homes to meet local needs (see Core Strategy Policy CS 9);
  3. Replacement of the existing 28 homelessness prevention flats;
  4. A new medical centre that serves the wider Town Centre;
  5. A new place of worship;
  6. Relocation of the following existing on-site uses, CMB Motors, HSP holistic health centre and Work Action;
  7. Rear service access arrangements for all new developments;
  8. Improvements to the pedestrian crossing arrangements at the Quadrant junction as approved by the Highway Authority;
  9. Traffic calming and management measures within the development site and locality as approved by the Highway Authority;
  10. Integrated footpath and cycleway networks that provide connections to existing networks on Upper High Street and Church Street;
  11. The retention of important existing trees, provision of additional tree planting and landscaping, involving the planting of native species;
  12. Surface water flood risk mitigation measures that meet the requirements Council’s Surface Water Management Plan and the Environment Agency;

For more information please see the Epsom & Ewell Management Policies Document