Thanks to your efforts, our campaign is gaining momentum. Due to the unprecedented level of objections on Green Belt Development, there have been quite a few rapid developments in the past couple of weeks. I would like to summarise the key next steps below, and please take actions, and share and spread the information as much as you could.
A. Regulation 18 Public Consultation
It is vital that you respond to the consultation as this is the only way in which your views can be taken into account. Deadline 2023.03.19!
How to response?
1. Via online portal https://www.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/local-plan Q8, Q15, Q17, Q18 relates to Green Belt issues.
2. A simpler way is to write to Council by email: localplan@epsom-ewell.gov.uk, or by post: Planning Policy, The Old Town Hall, The Parade, Epsom KT18 5BY
3. You can view sample responses on our SAMPLE RESPONSE page, however, please ensure you tailor them so that they represent your own views, please also include your name and details in your response.
B. Councillors and Residents Associations
NonSuch Resident Associations now publicly declared against Green Belt destruction in the Local Plan. You can view their announcements here: https://nonsuchra.org/news Now please urgently ask your local RA and councillors to declare the same. In addition, Green Party, Conservatives and Labour already declared publicly against building on the Green Belt.
C. Special Council Meeting
Due to the unprecedented levels of objections from EEBC residents, a special Council Meeting to review the whole process has been called.
CALL FOR ACTION:
1) Special Council meeting will be held on 22nd March @7:30pm at Epsom Town Hall, The Parade, KT18 5BY
2) Please email democraticservices@epsom-ewell.gov.uk to attend in person and ask a question
3) Please also arrive early at 6:50pm in front of Town Hall (Car Park side) for a Public Demonstration.
D. Public Event
Epsom and Ewell Times will chair a public meeting on EEBC Local Plan, featuring a panel of councillors and experts. PLEASE ATTEND to show your support:
When: Monday 13th March @7pm
Where: Wallace Fields Junior School Dorling Drive, Ewell, Epsom KT17 3BH
Would be helpful if you could register here your attendance.
E. Evidence Based
Please see our EVIDENCE page https://epsomgreenbelt.org/evidence/ for detailed analysis of the Local Plan documentation, and why we firmly believe there is no need to lose any of our Green Belt to meet our housing needs. There is also a FAQ https://epsomgreenbelt.org/faq/ for common asked questions.
Kind regards
Epsom and Ewell Green Belt Group