Hersham - Our Village

09/06/2026

If you haven’t already looked at the latest proposals for the Hersham Golf Club site, now may be a good time to do so.

The approved scheme concentrated around 200 homes within a residential development area of approximately 5.5 hectares. The latest masterplan appears to increase the residential development area to around 23 hectares, more than four times larger than the area approved previously.

Whilst no housing numbers have yet been published, the significant increase in land allocated for residential development raises important questions about the scale of development now being considered. Based on the area shown on the latest plan, it would not be unreasonable to suggest that the site could have the potential to accommodate somewhere in the region of 700 homes, subject to density, layout and planning considerations.

The purple boundary on the attached plan highlights the proposed residential development area.

With the consultation events now having passed and limited detail currently available online, residents may wish to review the proposals carefully and seek clarification on the level of development being envisaged for the site.

🔗 www.hershamfuture.co.uk

29/05/2026

HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF HERSHAM GOLF COURSE!
Please see attached a Newsletter advertising a drop in event to take part in a renewed conversation about the future of Hersham Golf Club.
The drop in event is on Friday 5th June 2026, 3.00pm - 7.30pm at Lower Green Community Centre, Farm Road, Esher. KT10 8AU.
Consultation website: https://hershamfuture.co.uk

14/05/2026

Planning Application 2026/0447 – Land South of 131 to 147 Burwood Road Hersham
There has been an almost unprecedented level of objection against the application to build 62 residential units on this quality Green Belt land in an open, tranquil and locally appreciated area of Hersham next to Burvale Cemetery.
See our latest newsletter regarding this and the status as there is still time to object!

There has been an almost unprecedented level of objection against the application to build 62 residential units on this quality Green Belt land in an open, ...

01/05/2026

Developers Ashill Ltd have applied to build 62 residential units on this quality Green Belt Land. There is ONLY 1 WEEK TO GO before the guideline deadline to submit your objection.

This is precious unspoilt land that benefits the whole of Hersham. If you wish to keep it that way, please…
SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION -https://hershamvillage.co.uk/developers-ashill-ltd-have-applied-to-build-on-quality-hersham-green-belt
SEND YOUR OBJECTION, quoting “2026/0447 Objection” by 08/05/2026:
WEBSITE: by logging onto the EBC planning portal or click here: https://bit.ly/Ashill-Development
OR
EMAIL: [email protected]
WRITE: to Planning Department, Elmbridge Borough Council, Civic Offices, High Street, Esher, KT10 9SD.

15/04/2026

Our Latest Newsletter is now available at https://hershamvillage.co.uk/ashill-burwood-road-housing-proposals-update/ which focuses on the Application to build on Green Belt land south of 131 to 147 Burwood Road / Turners Lane, Hersham.

25/02/2026

A planning case has been submitted to Elmbridge Council concerning the redevelopment of land at Burhill Kennels in Hersham.

See our recent newsletter: https://hershamvillage.co.uk/positively-hersham-hersham-hounds/

Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare say this relates to an Environmental Impact Assessment screening request linked to the potential demolition of the existing kennels and the construction of a housing scheme.

Burhill Kennels is not just a piece of land. It is a sanctuary where retired racing greyhounds arrive frightened, uncertain, and exhausted — and learn that their next chapter can be kind.

If redevelopment proceeds, that sanctuary could be lost.

This video explains what’s happening and why it matters. https://youtu.be/RC5TgJ7eJjE?si=qGQTgoVSV7raV4n7

If you live locally:
• Stay informed
• Share this with neighbours
• Comment on the current application - Elmbridge Planning reference: 2025/3343 - https://shorturl.at/ZOaHV

Location: Burhill Kennels, Hersham

Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare say this relates to an Environmental Impact Assessment screening request linked to the potential demolition of the existing kenn ...

21/02/2026

Take a look at our latest Newsletter highlighting Two Imminent Planning Applications on Burwood Road / Turners Lane!
https://hershamvillage.co.uk/positively-hersham-burwood-road-and-turners-lane
The 2 sites that are causing considerable concern are adjoining parcels of land on Green belt. One site is on the corner of Burwood Road and Turners Lane, known as the Ashill site. The other site is on the adjacent Kennels land on Turners Lane, known as the Castlemere site. Both sites are so named after the developers who are promoting the schemes.

05/02/2026

BREAKING HERSHAM NEWS !!!
Waitrose secures Hersham shop with acquisition of Hersham Green Shopping Centre.
https://www.johnlewispartnership.co.uk/media-centre/latest-news/2026/23859

24/12/2025

Christmas Eve today reveals another major threat to the high performing Hersham Green Belt.

Developers have submitted an application to determine whether an Environmental Impact Assessment is required on the Greyhound Kennels land in Turners Lane with the stated aim to submit a planning application to develop the site with 90 dwellings. The planning reference is 2025/3343 and can be see here http://bit.ly/3KN6R0p

This announcement is hard on the heels from the one month public consultation, including the Christmas and New Year period, of the proposed development of land south of 133 to 147 Burwood Road with 66 dwellings.

BOTH SITES ADJOIN EACH OTHER with the cumulative development proposals amounting to 156 units. It is not known if the two sites are being promoted as a joint enterprise.

Hersham Community Group is as concerned as thousands of Hersham residents. We will be undertaking a full review early in the new year and will be communicating accordingly. This is potentially an extremely emotive issue. Our remit is to work within the planning rules and regulations and we will advise accordingly but the voices of all Hersham residents and stakeholders will be vital.

13/12/2025

Another Hersham Green Belt Housing Proposal, this time on the south side of Burwood Road, between Vaux Crescent and Turners Lane. Ashill have published a proposal to develop approximately 6.5 acres of Green Belt land with 66 residential units, consisting of 24 flats and 42 houses.
See the Hersham Village Website for more information: https://hershamvillage.co.uk/ashill-burwood-road-housing-proposals/