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Elmbridge Settlement Strategy

June 2009

Produced by: The Planning Policy Team Date: June 2009

Contents

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1 Introduction 2 Why produce a Settlement Strategy? How is the Settlement Strategy set out?

2 Policy Context 4 National Policy Regional Policy Local Policy

3 Approach 7 Settlement profile and character Economic and social indicators Environmental designations / constraints

4 Assessment of Settlements within Elmbridge 9 Walton on Thames Weybridge Hersham East Molesey and West Molesey Thames Ditton, Long Ditton, Hinchley Wood and Weston Green Esher Cobham, Oxshott, Stoke D’Abernon, Downside Claygate

5 The Categorisation of Settlements in Elmbridge 25

Appendices 26 Appendix 1: Sources of information/ explanation of tables Appendix 2: Elmbridge school audit Appendix 3: Medical centres Appendix 4: Libraries Appendix 5: Bus services Appendix 6: Train services

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1. Introduction

Why produce a Settlement Strategy?

One of the primary aims of establishing a settlement strategy is to promote sustainable communities by making sure that the scale of new development is appropriate for the settlement in question and that it can be supported by adequate infrastructure and services. Ideally, the aim is to bring housing, employment and services closer together, reducing the need to travel by private car. However, it is not always possible to do this and as such it is important to plan so that existing settlements can become more sustainable and, where appropriate, accessed by means other than the private car.

Elmbridge contains a wide variety of settlements ranging from urban town centres to small rural villages. A clear planning approach needs to be adopted, based on an understanding of their current characteristics and function, as well as likely deliverable development opportunities that exist for providing new development and improving infrastructure where necessary. A settlement strategy assists in the consideration of the distribution of development across the area.

How is the Settlement Strategy set out?

There is no set formula in developing a settlement strategy. In Elmbridge it is considered that the following approach would be appropriate and would take account of the local distinctiveness of the different areas across the Borough.

Location and character • Location detail • Key characteristics

Population • Population

Town centre and retail provision • Retail provision • Town centre facilities including restaurants, bars, cafes

Community, open space and sports facilities • Indoor leisure facilities including cinemas, sports centres and swimming pools • Other community facilities including community/ village halls, places of worship and libraries • Parks, open spaces and sports pitches

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Education • Education provision at infant, primary, secondary and college level. Private education provision.

Health facilities • Health facilities including community hospitals and doctors surgeries

Public transport provision • Access by train • Access by bus

Employment • Access to employment facilities locally • Access to employment opportunities through commuting.

Once these factors have been assessed, the potential to address any shortfall in provision in any of the areas will be considered in order that all communities are well served by infrastructure and services. Environmental constraints will also be taken into account including flood zones and proximity to the Thames Basin Heaths SPA, as well as the indicative housing land potential contained within the Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment.

In accordance with the Core strategy vision, the aim is to maintain and improve people’s quality of life and to share benefits with a greater number of people. Through undertaking the above ‘settlement audit’ it will be possible to identify where investment is needed most in order to deliver this vision.

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2. Policy Context

Currently the Replacement Borough Local Plan 2000 provides the policy basis for the consideration of development within Elmbridge. National and Regional planning policy that needs to be considered when developing the Core Strategy is set out below.

National Policy

Planning policy Guidance notes (PPG) and Planning Policy Statements (PPS) contain guidance and policy relating to settlement strategies. The most relevant policies are:

Delivering Sustainable Development (PPS1) (January 2005) This underpins the concept of sustainable communities with sustainable development as the core principle. The four strands that make a sustainable settlement and, which should be addressed in integrating sustainable development into development plans are sustainable economic development, social inclusion, environmental protection and prudent use of resources.

Green Belts (PPG2) (January 1995) The aim is to prevent urban sprawl and the merging of towns by keeping land permanently open and protecting countryside, agricultural and forestry land. The setting and special character of historic towns should be preserved and the recycling of derelict and urban land should be encouraged to assist in urban regeneration. Opportunities for access to the countryside should be provided, while securing nature conservation interests.

Housing (PPS3) (November 2006) The key goal is to ensure that everyone has the opportunity of living in a decent home, which they can afford, in a community where they want to live. To achieve this, the Government is seeking to create sustainable, inclusive, mixed communities in all areas, both urban and rural.

Planning for Town Centres (PPS6) (March 2005) The key objective of this planning policy for town centres is to promote their vitality and viability. This will be carried out by planning for the growth and development of existing centres, promoting and enhancing existing centres by focusing development there and encouraging a wide range of service in a good environment, accessible to all.

Local Spatial Planning (PPS12) This national policy statement emphasises the importance of spatial planning in creating strong, safe and prosperous communities. It is a process of place shaping and delivery which aims to produce a locally distinctive vision for an area

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Transport (PPG13) (April 2001) This aims to integrate planning and transport at all levels to promote more sustainable transport choices and reduce the need to travel by car. Integration needs to be ensured between different transport types and with policies for the environment, education, health, land-use and the economy.

Securing the future: delivering UK Sustainable Development Strategy (March 2005) This strategy aims for social progress, which recognises the needs of everyone. There needs to be the promotion of a transport system, which provides choice and also minimises environmental harm and reduces congestion.

Regional Policy

South East Plan (Regional Spatial Strategy) This is a spatial framework for the preparation of local authorities’ local development frameworks that aims to ensure a higher quality environment, promoting economic opportunities and concentrating development in urban areas. The sustainable use of the region’s natural resources is also promoted as well as a wider choice in travel options, and reduction in reliance on the car. Policy CC1: Sustainable Development and policy CC6: Sustainable Communities and character of the environment are particularly relevant, promoting safe, secure and socially inclusive communities and actively promoting the character and distinctiveness of settlements.

Local Policy

Replacement Borough Local Plan 2000 The overarching strategy of the current document outlines the need to maintain and enhance the character of the settlements and communities, which together form Elmbridge and ensure growth and development, are economically, environmentally and socially sustainable. This includes protecting the Green Belt from inappropriate development and conserving open areas of land.

Development should be accommodated by making the best use of land in the urban area in accordance with environmental and other polices and the reduction of car use and promotion of other modes of transport should be encouraged.

The Residential Design Guide and Character Area appraisals also influence the type of development and are key documents.

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Elmbridge Sustainable Community Strategy. The Core Strategy needs to deliver the spatial elements of the Elmbridge Sustainable Community Strategy which has been produced by the Elmbridge Community Partnership. The vision is reproduced below

'Our future vision for the Borough is based on what you have told us. It is of an Elmbridge:

• with safe and healthy communities, vibrant town centres and a strong local economy; • with better transport connections, plenty of community facilities, affordable housing and efficient public services; • with a thriving and inclusive borough which integrates all sectors of the community; • where those with extra needs of whatever kind can better access support from their communities; • where there are reducing inequalities and people are able to make the most of the opportunities open to them; • which retains its attractive, green and unique character and where the communities work together to reduce the impact of modern day living on our environment;

Together, we can work with you towards making Elmbridge an even better place for current and future generations’.

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3. Approach taken to producing the Settlement Strategy

Settlement profile and character

The information that has informed this initial context analysis includes:

• Population data • Town centre floorspace • Area profiles (geographical location and character)

The above information forms a profile of the character and setting of the area, while the indicator evaluation seeks to assess the relative sustainability of the settlements.

A number of indicators have been used to assess the sustainability and character of each settlement.

Economic and social indicators

• Shops, schools and community facilities located in or in the vicinity of the settlement • Access to public transport • Access to employment opportunities

Community facilities that have contributed to the assessment of settlements in Elmbridge include:

• Permanent library • Mobile library service • Community / village hall • Place of worship • Health facilities (GP surgery, community hospital/ walk in centre) • Children’s play area • Parks / amenity open space • Public houses / bars • Restaurants / cafés / takeaways • Post office • Banks / Building Societies

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Environmental designations / constraints

• SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) • Sites of Nature Conservation Importance • Conservation Areas • Ramsar sites • Ancient Woodland • Local Nature Reserves • Ancient monuments • Historic Park and gardens • Green Belt • Areas at risk of flooding • Strategic employment land

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4. Assessment of Settlements within Elmbridge

Walton on Thames

Located on the banks of the River Thames, Walton is the largest settlement with regards to population (24,296) and town centre floorspace (52,660m²).

Significant changes have taken place over recent years through the construction of ‘The Heart’ town centre redevelopment which has transformed the centre. This mixed-use scheme has provided 379 residential units and the new shopping mall has attracted high street retailers which had previously not been represented in the area. The centre also contains a new library and a wide variety of restaurants and cafes, as well as a small cinema, and is vibrant during the day and in the evening. Further investment is planned for the town centre, in order to raise the profile of the High Street and improve the environment and air quality.

Whilst Walton is still a small town centre in comparison to Kingston and Guildford, it nevertheless offers an extremely attractive and convenient alternative, which, in turn, reduces their need to travel longer distances to competing centres. There is continued developer interest in the centre and additional private investment is expected to take place on some key town centre sites.

Town centre shopping facilities are supplemented by more local shops at The Halfway and Terrace Road. Both of these centres offer a good range of shops to cater for more day to day needs.

Walton also provides some important open spaces and sports facilities. Several large reservoirs characterise much of the north of the area. The Borough’s leisure centre is located east of the town centre and provides a comprehensive range of indoor and outdoor sports facilities to serve residents, particularly in the North of the Borough. Walton athletics club and Walton and Hersham football club share facilities at Stompond Lane Sports Ground, which lies immediately south of the town centre and within easy walking distance of the railway station.

The area is served by several primary schools and a GP surgery and has its own community hospital, as well as an ambulance station.

Walton Town Centre offers significant employment opportunities. There are also additional employment areas located around Hersham and Walton stations, which offer potential for offices.

Walton has a very mixed community with a good variety of house types ranging from exclusive detached dwellings to small affordable flats. Significantly higher densities have been achieved in the town centre, which has contributed to its

Produced by: The Planning Policy Team Page 9 of 41 image and vibrancy. Walton also has some residential areas where environmental improvements would help to uplift the area and the health and well-being of residents.

The railway station, which, like many other stations in the Borough, is located over a mile away from the town centre offers frequent services to London Waterloo and Woking, although there is over-crowding in peak periods. There is a reasonable bus service to Staines, Kingston and also within the Borough.

Walton summary table

Population 24,296 Retail floorspace 52,660m² Primary schools 5 Secondary schools 0 Independent schools 2 Permanent library 9 Mobile library 9 Community/ village hall 9 Places of worship 9 Doctor’s surgery 9 Community hospital 9 Children’s play area 9 Parks/ amenity/ open space 9 Pub/ bar 9 Restaurant/ cafe 9 Post office 9 Bank/ building society 9 Bus services 30 Train services 27 Major employers 10 Employment Opportunities 8837 Local work patterns 3749

Environmental Sustainability Indicators:

Present 5 5 5 5 5 5 7 7 5 5 5

R Constraint SSSI Site of Nature Conservation Importance Conservation area RAMSA Ancient Woodland Local Natur Reserve Ancient Monument Historic Park & Garden Green Belt Area at risk of flooding Strategic Employment Land

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Weybridge is the second largest settlement area in Elmbridge with a population of 21,122 and a town centre of 36,980m². It is a pleasant area located where the River Thames and the River Wey Navigation meet. It is made up of a number of distinct areas which include the town centre, Queens Road shopping area, St Georges Hill, Brooklands strategic employment and ‘out of town’ shopping area and Oatlands village. The A317, A3050 and B374 pass through Weybridge and provide access to other areas of the borough and the M25. This results in traffic congestion at peak times.

Weybridge has an attractive district town centre which has changed little over the years. The eastern and western gateways to the centre have conservation area status which provides a pleasant shopping environment, although the high street can be busy and congested at certain times of the day. The centre has an unusually high percentage of comparison shops and a very low proportion of convenience shops for a district centre. There are also high numbers of cafes and restaurants, as well as numerous estate agents which, together, account for over 20% of town centre floorspace.

Town centre shopping facilities are supplemented by the Queens Road shopping area, which has become an increasingly popular location for bars and restaurants as well as expensive boutique shops. Oatlands is a much smaller centre which no longer plays a significant role in providing for day to day shopping, but provide for a variety of specialist goods and restaurants.

Until recently, there were only three public parks in the Weybridge area. In 2007, a new park was created at Brooklands in association with the new European HQ for Mercedez-Benz. These parks are very well maintained, offer a good range of facilities, and are very attractive and popular with residents. The Cricket Green provides a very rural feel to an otherwise urban area. Weybridge residents also have the benefit of riverside walks along the Thames, as well as along the River Wey Navigation towpath and the town has several rowing clubs and Elmbridge Canoe Club. A pedestrian ferry offers further access to the Thames Path.

Weybridge provides a comprehensive selection of primary and secondary schools and colleges. Heathside School and Brooklands College are located close to the station and provide a comprehensive post 16 curriculum. Brooklands is identified as a major developed site within the Green Belt and there are existing proposals which will improve education provision on this site. The area is served by 2 GP surgeries, a Walk-In centre, and Sam Beare Hospice, all located within a small community hospital. The area is well served with places of worship, including a synagogue.

The Borough’s principal strategic employment area is located at Brooklands. It provides a significant amount of jobs in retailing in ‘out of town’ stores, as well as

Produced by: The Planning Policy Team Page 11 of 41 a wide variety of industrial and warehouse units. 'The Heights' Business Park is a prestigious commercial office development accommodating the UK headquarters of several international companies including Sony, Proctor and Gamble and Toshiba.

There is a large stock of detached houses as well as flats. Semi detached and terraced properties are not as well provided for. Recent trends have seen the replacement of large detached houses in spacious grounds with higher density flatted developments. St Georges Hill is an exclusive private estate of very large mansions which is detached from the rest of the area and permits access exclusively for residents and visitors to the private tennis and golf club.

The railway station, which is located a mile to the south of the town centre offers excellent rail links to London, Woking and Guildford. There are limited bus services to Kingston, Woking, Staines and other locations within Elmbridge.

Weybridge summary table

Population 21,122 Retail floorspace 36,980m² Primary schools 5 Secondary schools 1 Independent schools 1 Permanent library 9 Mobile library 9 Community/ village hall 9 Places of worship 9 Doctor’s surgery 9 Community hospital 9 Children’s play area 9 Parks/ amenity/ open space 9 Pub/ bar 9 Restaurant/ cafe 9 Post office 9 Bank/ building society 9 Bus services 29 Train services 27 Major employers 23 Employment Opportunities 13158 Local work patterns 3376

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Present 7 5 5 7 7 7 5 5 5 5 5

Hersham

Hersham is a small, primarily residential suburb which offers a wide range of house types and is served by a significant amount of open space. It lies between Walton, Weybridge and Esher and has a population of 12,319. It is a small district centre, partially set round a pleasant village green. The centre provides 11,547m² of floorspace. Although over 40% of this is not in retail use, it does have a large supermarket. This area of the borough has a library, a post office, several churches and a village hall.

Hersham offers a wide range of housing and has the highest provision of semi detached properties in the Borough (39%). It also offers a wide range of tenures. Many of these are within large estates built in the 1940’s, which offer a supply of more affordable family housing. In contrast, Hersham is also home to Burwood Park, one of the Borough’s private estates, where house prices are significantly higher than elsewhere.

Located within the Green Belt, Whiteley Village provides a unique settlement for elderly people. Conceived by the philanthropist, William Whitely in 1907, it provides a self contained village with a shop, post office, library and village hall. The village and its surrounding green land is a conservation area and, whilst it has significant historic relevance, it is also a ‘living village’, where services, facilities and accommodation have been significantly improved over recent years.

Hersham also has significant amounts of open space which provides for informal and formal recreation. There are many parks and recreation grounds, children’s play areas, bowling greens, cricket, football and rugby pitches. The River Mole provides the border between Hersham and Esher and offers residents pleasant riverside walks.

Hersham provides a selection of infant, junior and primary schools as well as one of the Borough’s four secondary schools, Rydens, which holds specialist Business, and Enterprise College status. There is one GP surgery in Hersham.

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Hersham railway station is located close to the residential population and offers convenient links to London and to Guildford. There are several bus services that provided access to Kingston, Woking and internally within the Borough.

Hersham summary table

Population 12, 319 Retail floorspace 11,547m² Primary schools 1 Secondary schools 1 Independent schools 0 Permanent library 9 Mobile library 9 Community/ village hall 9 Places of worship 9 Doctor’s surgery 9 Community hospital x Children’s play area 9 Parks/ amenity/ open space 9 Pub/ bar 9 Restaurant/ cafe 9 Post office 9 Bank/ building society x Bus services 20 Train services 27 Major employers 0 Employment Opportunities 3990 Local work patterns 1698

Environmental Sustainability Indicators:

Present 7 7 5 7 7 7 7 7 5 5 5

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East and West Molesey account for 19,622 of the Borough’s population. Although they are neighbours, they both have their own distinctive character.

The River Mole meets the River Thames at Molesey. The River Thames forms the northern boundary of the area and offers a significant recreational resource to residents and a continuous path from Weybridge to Kingston. The recently created Hurst Park also offers a pleasant green open space on the banks of the Thames and there is a pedestrian ferry which gives direct access to Bushy Park in the adjoining borough of Richmond. Several reservoirs lie within this area, some of which provide water for central London, while others are now empty and are being converted into nature reserves.

The area is served by a district centre at East Molesey (14,530m²), a local centre at Bridge Road, East Molesey (10,249m²) as well as a recenly built local Tesco store at Hurst Park. There are also a small number of shops in West Molesey. The centres are distinctly different with regards to the nature of the shops and services that are provided.

Hampton Court Station is located opposite to Bridge Road and offers a gateway for visitors to Hampton Court Palace. This has had a major influence on the use of shop units in the Bridge Road area, many of which provide cafes and restaurants, with the majority of shopping floorspace used for comparison goods. The station is due to be redeveloped as part of a mixed use development which will provide improved facilities for both visitors and local residents. The area is also served by regular bus services to nearby Esher, Surbiton, and Kingston.

Hurst swimming pool is located in Molesey and is located within a wider area of recreational open space used for a variety of sporting activities. There are several primary schools in East and West Molesey, including an extended primary school and children’s centre at ‘Chandlers Field’. There is no secondary school in the area. There is a GP surgery and an ambulance station, as well as a small community hospital. The area has one library, several churches and two community halls.

East and West Molesey offer a good mix of house types and tenures which help to support mixed communities. There are some residential areas within this settlement where organisations are working in partnership to deliver improvements.

One of the Borough’s strategic employment sites is located in West Molesey. This is a low rise industrial estate which offers a variety of accommodation for industrial, storage and business uses.

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Population 19,600 Retail floorspace 14,530m² (East Molesey) 10,249 m² (Bridge Road, East Molesey) Primary schools 5 Secondary schools 1 Independent schools 0 Permanent library 9 Mobile library 9 Community/ village hall 9 Places of worship 9 Doctor’s surgery 9 Community hospital 9 Children’s play area 9 Parks/ amenity/ open 9 space Pub/ bar 9 Restaurant/ cafe 9 Post office 9 Bank/ building society 9 Bus services 18 (East Molesey) 32 (West Molesey) Train services 15 (East Molesey) 0 (West Molesey) Major employers 3 Employment 6103 Opportunities Local work patterns 2976

Environmental Sustainability Indicators:

Present 5 7 5 5 7 5 7 7 5 5 5

R Constraint Land SSSI Site of Nature Conservation Importance Conservation area RAMSA Ancient Woodland Local Natur Reserve Ancient Monument Historic Park & Garden Green Belt Area at risk of flooding Strategic Employment

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Thames Ditton, Long Ditton, Hinchley Wood, Weston Green

These individual settlements provide pleasant and individually distinctive residential areas located in the North East of the Borough. Together, they have a population of 21,355. The area does not have a town or district centre, but is served by two local centres at Thames Ditton, (a conservation area), and Hinchley Wood. Although Thames Ditton is the larger of the two centres, Hinchley Wood offers a greater amount of retail floorspace (2,279m², compared to 1,669m²). The area is also very close to Surbiton, which offers district shopping facilities and also Kingston, which caters for people’s main shopping needs. The area benefits from the River Thames in the north and green rural surroundings within the area and to the south.

Both Hinchley Wood and Thames Ditton have the benefit of a railway station located within the town centre and many people commute into London for work. The Kingston by pass offers convenient road links to London and to the southbound A3, although it also acts as a significant physical barrier to those who live to the north and south of it. Buses serve a variety of destinations including Esher, Surbiton, Guildford and Woking.

The area provides a good range of education facilities, including several primary schools, a secondary school at Hinchley Wood, and Esher College, one of the boroughs 6th form colleges. All are very popular with local residents and are generally oversubscribed.

The area provides a wide range of house types, with Thames Ditton and Long Ditton offering a mix of detached, semi detached, terraced properties and flats. Hinchley Wood is dominated by detached houses (67%), with Weston Green having 80% detached and semi-detached properties. Between 1991 and 2007, this area had the largest increase in population in the Borough (25%). New development is set to continue through the redevelopment of the Government offices at Hinchley Wood.

There is one library in the area, and there are two GP surgeries, two post offices and several churches.

Thames Ditton, Long Ditton, Hinchley Wood, Weston Green summary table

Population 21,355 Retail floorspace 2,279m² (Thames Ditton) 10,249 m² (Hinchley Wood) Primary schools 6 Secondary schools 1 Independent schools 0 Permanent library 9 Mobile library 9

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Environmental Sustainability Indicators:

Present 7 5 5 7 5 7 7 7 5 5 5

Esher

Esher lies at the centre of the Borough and has a population of 6,686. It has a relatively large town centre (19,900m²), although much of the floorspace is not in retail use. There is a dominance of cafes and restaurants and, as a consequence, the retail offer is generally poor, although the centre does have a supermarket. The majority of people’s main shopping is done in Kingston. The centre does have a small cinema which provides a popular and convenient local entertainment facility for residents.

There are several attractive village greens along the approaches to and within the town centre. Most of the town centre is within a conservation area and this includes the picturesque Esher Green area and the historic 16th Century St George’s church.

Produced by: The Planning Policy Team Page 18 of 41 However, Esher town centre suffers from traffic congestion during peak periods, due mainly to the fact that it lies at the intersection of several main roads (the A307 and the A244) and suffers from a high volume of through traffic. Unfortunately, the road network dominates the centre and acts as a deterrent to pedestrians. In common with many towns in Elmbridge, the station is located outside of the centre, about a mile to the East and trains run twice an hour to London Waterloo and Woking.

Esher is a settlement of contrasts. Large detached houses dominate the housing stock, with only 25% of units being terraced or flatted development. These smaller units tend to be concentrated at Lower Green, which also suffers from excessive lorry movements to and from a large industrial estate that lies immediately to the west of the residential area.

West End lies to the south west of Esher. It is an extremely picturesque village which is quite unusual within an area otherwise characterised by suburban development. To the south of Esher and West End lies Esher Common, which offers a popular and well used recreational resource for informal recreation.

Esher also has several visitor attractions. Immediately adjoining the town centre lies Sandown Racecourse, and to the south, Claremont Gardens. Both are popular visitor attractions which help support the town centre restaurants, pubs and cafes.

Esher provides a high level of public and private education, with two state primary schools, Esher High secondary school and four private schools, (three primary and one also providing secondary education). The area is served by two GP surgeries.

Esher provides a significant amount of employment in the town centre, as at well as Sandown Racecourse, which employs around 500 people.

There is a reasonable bus service from Esher to destinations within Elmbridge and also services to Kingston, Roehampton Vale, Guildford, Woking and Staines.

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Esher summary table

Population 6,686 Retail floorspace 19,900m² Primary schools 2 Secondary schools 1 Independent schools 5 Permanent library 9 Mobile library 9 Community/ village hall 9 Places of worship 9 Doctor’s surgery 9 Community hospital x Children’s play area 9 Parks/ amenity/ open space 9 Pub/ bar 9 Restaurant/ cafe 9 Post office 9 Bank/ building society 9 Bus services 49 Train services 24 Major employers 8 Employment Opportunities 4403 Local work patterns 1037

Environmental Sustainability Indicators:

Present 5 5 5 7 7 5 5 5 5 5 5

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Cobham, Oxshott, Stoke D’Abernon, Downside

The A3 runs South East/ North West through the South of the Borough and represents a significant physical barrier between the above settlements and the rest of Elmbridge. This physical barrier is reinforced with broad natural areas of Green Belt land that surround the settlement area of Cobham, Oxshott, Stoke D’Abernon and the small rural village of Downside. Each area is a separate community with its own distinctive character. Each has a village hall, sport(s) grounds and church and, other than Downside, all have some shopping provision. However, despite this distinction, the area does tend to operate as a single area, with Cobham, the largest of the settlements, acting as the social and commercial centre attracting shoppers from further afield. The area is served by two GP surgeries at Cobham and Oxshott. There are five conservation areas and numerous listed buildings. Many people choose to live here because of this high quality of environment and the fact that they can access plenty of open space and still be close to London as well as the national road network and major airports.

This area of the Borough has a population of 18,607. Cobham town centre has a total floorspace of 18,570m², making it the Borough’s fourth largest centre. It also has an out of town Sainsbury’s superstore. Cobham fulfils a combination of roles, including that of a district, and also one more akin to a rural service centre for the smaller towns and villages in the surrounding area. Cobham town centre serves the local catchment area and is characterised by a number of independent retailers and a low representation of national chains. However, there is concern that the nature of the shopping centre is changing with an increase in estate agents and more expensive shops. 78% of people use Cobham because of its proximity, although many travel out of the Borough to Guildford and Kingston for comparison shopping needs. More recently, local residents have considered that there needs to be a town centre parking strategy in order to take a more comprehensive view of provision and pricing, as well as to control on- street parking along the main high street.

Shopping facilities are provided more locally in Oxshott, although these are generally of a specialist nature, rather than catering for day to day shopping. Oxshott residents also have the option to shop at the Tesco store in Leatherhead. Stoke D’Abernon post office also offers a limited range of convenience goods.

Oxshott and Stoke D’Abernon are very expensive residential areas which offer fast train services to Waterloo. Stoke D’Abernon has recently become the location of the Chelsea football club training ground.

Downside, the smallest village in the Borough, has a population of little more than 600 people. It lies within attractive countryside and has a very rural setting.

Produced by: The Planning Policy Team Page 21 of 41 The houses are located around a picturesque village green and there has been little change in the village for many years. Although the village no longer has a shop, it does have a pub, village hall, nursery, school and church.

Downside retains its rural character and identity although it does suffer from traffic noise from the M25 which lies to the south of the village. Residents are also concerned about potential noise and light pollution from a new motorway service area, which has received planning permission.

This is generally a wealthy area with 50% of children attending private schools. There are many reasons why people may choose private education but, in this particular area, it is also likely to be influenced by problems experienced by residents in getting their children into the state school of their choice. The Borough is generally experiencing capacity issues with regards to education provision, but these are felt the most in the residential areas located furthest away from the schools. Although there are several infant and primary schools in the area, there is no state secondary school.

There is a high percentage of larger detached/ semi-detached properties. This can be summarised as follows;

Location Detached / Semi Terraced / Flats Cobham 72% 28% Downside 80% 20% Oxshott 83% 17% Stoke D'Abernon 89% 11% Elmbridge 60% 40%

All new development needs to take account of the local character of the area, but a greater mix in terms of size and tenure would more closely reflect local housing needs. Whilst local opinion is against more housing development, either within or outside the urban areas, there would appear to be some support for small family and affordable units, as well as housing for elderly people.

Bus services vary across the area. In Cobham they are relatively good providing services to Esher, Hinchley Wood and Kingston. They are more limited in Oxshott and Stoke D’Abernon, and very limited at Downside.

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Cobham, Oxshott, Stoke D’Abernon, Downside summary table

Population 18,607 Retail floorspace 18,570m² Primary schools 3 Secondary schools 0 Independent schools 7 Permanent library 9 Mobile library 9 Community/ village hall 9 Places of worship 9 Doctor’s surgery 9 Community hospital 9 Children’s play area 9 Parks/ amenity/ open 9 space Pub/ bar 9 Restaurant/ cafe 9 Post office 9 Bank/ building society 9 Bus services 23 (Cobham) 15(Oxshott) 14 (Stoke D’Abernon) 5 (Downside) Train services 21 (Cobham) 20(Oxshott) 23 (Stoke D’Abernon) 0 (Downside) Major employers 5 Employment 6238 Opportunities Local work patterns 2267

Environmental Sustainability Indicators:

Present 5 5 5 7 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

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Claygate

Almost totally encircled by the Green Belt, Claygate is a very attractive residential area with a population of 6,956. It has two centres, ‘The Parade’ shopping area, located around the station with a floorspace of 4,757m², and the old village centre, which is a conservation area. Due to its relative detachment from the rest of the urban area, Claygate generally functions as a large village, rather than an urban suburb. This is borne out by the high percentage of floorspace in retail use and the general vitality of the shopping centre. The old village centre is primarily a social and community hub providing a variety of pubs and restaurants, a church and a village hall.

The railway station is conveniently located and offers fast train services to London and Guildford. Bus services are relatively good to Esher, Hinchley Wood and Kingston, but road access is limited to relatively narrow country lanes in and out of the area.

Claygate is regarded by its residents as a village, and has its own parish council. Claygate residents have a strong sense of identity and are currently preparing a Village Design Statement. They are passionate about protecting their surrounding countryside which provides for a variety of uses, including woodlands, commons and farms, many of which provide riding centres.

Claygate does have its own state primary school but children often have to travel relatively long distances to state secondary schools outside of the Borough, as the relative remoteness of the area to Elmbridge Schools means that it is difficult for them to gain places. This is a key concern for Claygate residents. There is a local GP service, which is under pressure and would benefit from improvement.

With regards to house types, 84% are owner occupied and nearly 80% are either detached or semi-detached, with only a little over 20% being flats or terraced houses. This is significantly different to the Borough stock, which provides a 60/40 split of accommodation. Whilst there are general concerns raised by residents with regard to the nature of new development which has taken place over recent years, there would appear to be some support for the provision of affordable family and starter homes, as well as specialist accommodation for older people. Additional luxury detached homes have generated little support from the community.

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Claygate summary table

Population 6956 Retail floorspace 4757m² Primary schools 1 Secondary schools 0 Independent schools 1 Permanent library x Mobile library 9 Community/ village hall 9 Places of worship 9 Doctor’s surgery 9 Community hospital x Children’s play area 9 Parks/ amenity/ open space 9 Pub/ bar 9 Restaurant/ cafe 9 Post office 9 Bank/ building society 9 Bus services 11 Train services 22 Major employers 0 Employment Opportunities 1867 Local work patterns 809

Environmental Sustainability Indicators:

Present 7 7 5 7 7 5 7 7 5 7 7

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5. The Categorisation of Settlements in Elmbridge

On the basis of the above evidence, it is considered that the settlements within Elmbridge fall into the following broad categories.

It is considered that the settlements within Elmbridge fall into the following broad categories:

Walton and Weybridge. These are the areas of the Borough that are the most self contained, have the highest populations and that offer sustainable access to community, leisure and social services and infrastructure. They offer convenient access to a wide range of town centre facilities, as well as employment opportunities.

Esher, Hersham, Molesey, the Dittons, Hinchley Wood. These are areas that are heavily populated, yet are not particularly well served by town centre facilities or a range of employment opportunities. They provide some of the necessary supporting infrastructure, but rely on some services and infrastructure located outside of the area.

Cobham, serving the smaller settlements of Oxshott, Stoke D’Abernon and Downside. This area has Cobham as a main ‘market town/ service centre’ which acts as a focus for shops, employment, social and community facilities. Individual settlements away from the town, but within the area, have limited access to all the social infrastructure and services they need. Much of the area is more remote than other suburban areas within the Borough.

Claygate. This suburban village has a distinct identity and sense of place, separate from other areas in the Borough. It is reliant on two main centres (about 500m apart) for the provision of key community facilities and services to support local residents. The potential for new development is relatively constrained due to; the capacity of the existing infrastructure; the limited opportunities to improve infrastructure; and the lack of sites within the built up area, which is tightly surrounded by Green Belt.

Town Planning Division www.elmbridge.gov.uk [email protected] 01372 474787

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Schools

Source: Details of schools within Elmbridge were obtained from the Surrey County Council website – www.surreycc.gov.uk

Other Community Facilities

Source: A variety of sources including details obtained from the Surrey County Council website – www.surreycc.gov.uk and internal monitoring collected by the Planning Policy Department 2009.

Public Transport

Bus services

Ranking used: 3 = Direct route to more than one higher order centre 2 = Direct route to one higher order centre 1 = Indirect route to a higher order centre 1 = Monday to Saturday service 1 = Sunday service 1 = Before 7am and after 7pm 3 = Under 20 minutes journey 2 = 20-40 minutes journey 1 = 40+ minutes journey 3 = 30+ buses a day 2 = 15-29 buses a day 1 = Fewer than 15 buses a day 1 = School service

Higher order centres are considered to be Kingston upon Thames, Epsom, Guildford, Woking, Staines and Leatherhead. The highest order town in Elmbridge is Walton on Thames and buses that access this location have been noted.

Source: Details of bus services within Elmbridge were obtained from the Surrey County Council website – www.surreycc.gov.uk

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Train services

Ranking used: 2 = In town centre (2) 1 = Out of town centre (1) 3 = Direct route to more than one higher order centre (3) 2 = Direct route to one higher order centre (2) 1 = Indirect route to a higher order centre (1) 1 = Monday to Saturday service (1) 1 = Sunday service (1) 1 = Before 7am and after 11pm (1) 3 = Under 20 minutes journey (3) 2 = 20-40 minutes journey (2) 1 = 40+ minutes journey (1) 3 = 39+ slow trains a day (3) 2 = 21-38 slow trains a day (2) 1 = Fewer than 20 slow trains a day (1) 3 = 39+ fast trains a day (3) 2 = 11-38 fast trains a day (2) 1 = Fewer than 10 fast trains a day (1) 0 = If the settlement is not near to a train station

Higher order centres are considered to be Kingston upon Thames, Epsom, Guildford, Woking, Staines and Leatherhead.

Source: Details of train services within Elmbridge were obtained from the South West Trains website – www.southwesttrains.co.uk

Employment

Major employers

Ranking used: 2 = For each company with 500+ employees 1 = For each company with 100 - 499 employees

Source: Details of employees within Elmbridge were obtained from the Surrey County Council website – www.surreycc.gov.uk - Principle Employers in Surrey.

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Employment Opportunities

The total number of people employed within each settlement

St George’s Hill ward includes Brooklands Industrial Estate, which accounts for the large amount of people employed in the area. This falls under the figures given for Weybridge.

Source: 2001 Census – www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk

Local work patterns

Ranking used: The number of people travelling less than 2km to work and people working from home.

Source: 2001 Census – www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk

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Town Name of School Type of School Claygate Claygate Primary School Primary Claygate Rowan Preparatory School Primary St Andrews Church of England Primary Cobham Primary School Cobham Reeds School Cobham Feltonfleet School Cobham ACS Cobham International School Secondary Cobham Notre Dame Prep & Senior School Primary/Secondary Downside St Matthews Church of England School Primary St Lawrence Church of England Junior East Molesey Primary School East Molesey The Orchard School Primary Esher Cranmere Primary School Primary Esher Esher Church of England School Primary Esher Esher Church of England High School Secondary Esher Claremont Fan Court School Primary/Secondary Esher Milbourne Lodge School Primary Esher Milbourne Lodge Junior School Primary Esher Emberhurst School Primary Hersham Burhill Community Infant School Primary Hinchley Wood Hinchley Wood Primary School Primary Hinchley Wood Secondary School & Hinchley Wood Secondary Sixth Form Centre Long Ditton Long Ditton Infant & Nursery Primary Long Ditton St Mary’s Church of England Long Ditton Primary Junior School The Royal Kent Church of England Oxshott Primary Primary School Oxshott Danes Hill Junior School Primary Oxshott Danes Hill School Secondary Stoke Parkside School D’Abernon Thames Ditton Thames Ditton Infant School Primary Thames Ditton Thames Ditton Junior School Primary Thames Ditton St Paul’s Primary School Primary Thames Ditton Weston Green School Primary Walton on Ashley Church of England Primary Primary Thames School Walton on Bell Farm Junior School Primary Thames Walton on Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary Primary Thames School

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Name Address Town Postcode Service Capelfield Surgery Elm Road, Claygate KT100EH GP Cobham Health Centre Portsmouth Road Cobham KT111HT GP Cobham Hospital Portsmouth Road Cobham KT111HT H Buckland House, Esher Park Littleton Surgery Esher KT109NY GP Avenue Esher Green Surgery Esher Green Drive Esher KT108BX GP The Surgery Pleasant Place Hersham KT124HT GP Hinchley Lantern Surgery 3 Station Approach KT100SP GP Wood The Vine Medical Centre 69 Pemberton Road Molesey KT89LG GP Glenlyn Medical Centre 115 Molesey Park Road Molesey KT80JX GP Molesey Hospital High Street Molesey KT8 2LU H Oxshott Medical Practice Holtwood Road Oxshott KT220QL GP Thames Emberbrook Care Centre 14 Raphael Drive KT70EB GP Ditton Dr C A Roberts And Thames 115a Thorkhill Road KT70UW GP Partners Ditton Fort House Surgery 32 Hersham Road Walton KT121JX GP Ashley Medical Practice 1a Crutchfield Lane Walton KT122QY GP Walton Health Centre Rodney Road Walton KT123LB GP Walton Community Rodney Road Walton KT123LB H Hospital Weybridge Health Centre 22 Church Street Weybridge KT138DW GP Weybridge Community 22 Church Street Weybridge KT138DW H Hospital Weybridge Walk In 22 Church Street Weybridge KT138DW WIC Centre

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Opening Times Library/ Town Mobile Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday library Mobile Claygate - - Fortnightly - - Fortnightly - Library 12:30 – 9:30 – 9:30 – 9:30 – 9:30 – Cobham Library Closed Closed 17:00 19:00 17:00 17:00 16:00 9:00 – 9:00 – 9:00 – 9:00 – 9:00 – Dittons Library Closed Closed 19:00 17:00 17:00 17:00 17:00 9:00 – 9:00 – 9:00 – 9:00 – 9:00 – Esher Library Closed Closed 19:00 17:00 17:00 17:00 17:00 Mobile Esher - - Monthly - - - - Library 10:00 – 14:00 – 14:00 – 10:00 – 9:30 – Hersham Library Closed Closed 19:00 17:00 17:00 17:00 16:00 Mobile Hersham - - Monthly - - - - Library Hinchley Mobile - - Fortnightly - - - - Wood Library Long Mobile - - Monthly - - - - Ditton Library 9:00 – 9:00 – 9:00 – 9:00 – 9:00 – Molesey Library Closed Closed 19:00 17:00 17:00 17:00 17:00 Mobile Molesey - - Monthly - - - - Library Mobile Oxshott - - Fortnightly - - - - Library Stoke Mobile - - - Fortnightly - - - D’Abernon Library Thames Mobile - - Monthly - - - - Ditton Library 9:00 – 9:00 – 9:00 – 9:00 – 9:00 – 9:00 – 11:00 – Walton Library 18:00 19:00 18:00 19:00 18:00 17:00 17:00 Mobile Walton - - Monthly - - - - Library 9:00 – 9:00 – 9:00 – 9:00 – 9:00 – Weybridge Library Closed Closed 19:00 17:00 17:00 17:00 17:00 Mobile Weybridge - - Monthly - Monthly - - Library Whiteley Mobile - - Monthly - - - - Village Library

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Frequency Other Route Operator Frequency Destinations (Sunday) Information Esher Claygate, Hinchley Wood, Long Ditton, K3 Transdev 15 Mins 30 Mins Surbiton, Kingston Upon Thames and Roehampton Vale Guildford, Ripley, Wisley, Cobham, Lower Travel 515 1 Hour - Green, Ember Court, Thames Ditton, Long Surrey Ditton, Surbiton and Kingston Guildford, Ripley, Wisley, Cobham, Ember Travel 515A - 2 Hours Court, Thames Ditton, Long Ditton, Surbiton Surrey and Kingston Travel Downside, Cobham, Oxshott, Thames Ditton, Service ends 513 1 Hour - Surrey Hampton Court and Kingston after 15:00 Kingston, Dittons, Hersham, Weybridge, Travel 471 1 Hour - Addlestone, Rowtown, New Haw, West Byfleet, Surrey Sheerwater and Woking Travel Staines, Laleham, Shepperton, Walton, 218 1 Hour - Surrey Hersham and Kingston Esher, Hersham, Field Common Estate, West Travel Only on 514 1 Hour - Molesey, East Molesey, Thames Ditton, Long Surrey School Days Ditton, Surbiton, Kingston and Kingston Hospital Travel Oatlands, Walton, Hersham, Esher and 662 - - School Bus Surrey Hinchley Wood School Travel 663 - - Walton, Hersham, and Esher High School School Bus Surrey Walton on Thames Travel Staines, Laleham, Shepperton, Hersham, Esher 218 1 Hour - Surrey and Kingston Staines, Thorpe Park, Chertsey, Addlestone, Travel 451 1 Hour - Brooklands, Byfleet, Weybridge, West Molesey Surrey and Kingston Staines, Thorpe Park, Chertsey, St Peter's Travel 461 1 Hour - Hospital, Ottershaw, Addlestone, Weybridge, Surrey West Molesey and Kingston Whiteley Village, Hersham, Ambleside Avenue, Travel 564 30 Mins - Walton, Vicarage Fields Estate and Xcel Surrey Leisure Centre Carlone Walton, Weybridge, Chertsey and Egham 646 - - School Bus Buses (Strode's College) Travel Oatlands, Walton, Hersham, Esher and 662 - - School Bus Surrey Hinchley Wood School Travel 663 - - Walton, Hersham, and Esher High School School Bus Surrey Weybridge Woking, Sheerwater, West Byfleet, Byfleet, 436 Arriva 30 Mins 30 Mins Brooklands and Weybridge Station Staines, Thorpe Park, Chertsey, Addlestone, Travel 451 1 Hour - Brooklands, Byfleet, Weybridge, Walton, West Surrey Molesey and Kingston

Produced by: The Planning Policy Team Page 34 of 41 Frequency Other Route Operator Frequency Destinations (Sunday) Information Staines, Thorpe Park, Chertsey, St Peter's Travel 461 1 Hour - Hospital, Ottershaw, Addlestone, Weybridge, Surrey Walton, West Molesey and Kingston Kingston, Dittons, Esher, Hersham, Weybridge, Travel 471 1 Hour - Addlestone, Rowtown, New Haw, West Byfleet, Surrey Sheerwater and Woking Travel Cobham, Byfleet, Brooklands, Weybridge, 637 - - School Bus Surrey Chertsey, Salesian School and Jubilee High Carlone Walton, Weybridge, Chertsey and Egham 646 - - School Bus Buses (Strode's College) Oatlands, Walton, Hersham, Esher and 662 - - School Bus Hinchley Wood School

Produced by: The Planning Policy Team Page 35 of 41 Frequency Other Route Operator Frequency Destinations (Sunday) Information Hersham Kingston, Dittons, Esher, Hersham, Weybridge, Travel 471 1 Hour - Addlestone, Rowtown, New Haw, West Byfleet, Surrey Sheerwater and Woking Esher, Hersham, Field Common Estate, West Travel 514 1 Hour - Molesey, East Molesey, Thames Ditton, Long Surrey Ditton, Surbiton, Kingston and Kingston Hospital Whiteley Village, Hersham, Ambleside Avenue, Travel 564 30 Mins - Walton, Vicarage Fields Estate and Xcel Leisure Surrey Centre Travel Oatlands, Walton, Hersham, Esher and Hinchley 662 - - School Bus Surrey Wood School Travel 663 - - Walton, Hersham, and Esher High School School Bus Surrey Cobham Travel Downside, Cobham, Oxshott, Esher, Thames Service ends 513 1 Hour - Surrey Ditton, Hampton Court and Kingston after 15:00 Guildford, Ripley, Wisley, Cobham, Lower Green, Travel 515 1 Hour - Ember Court, Thames Ditton, Long Ditton, Surbiton Surrey and Kingston Service runs Travel Guildford, Ripley, Wisley, Cobham, Ember Court, 515A - 2 Hours only on Surrey Thames Ditton, Long Ditton, Surbiton and Kingston Sundays Epsom, Chipstead Valley, Woodmansterne, Quality 1 Hour Banstead, Drift Bridge, Epsom, Leatherhead, 408 - Line Woodbridge, Oxshott, Stoke D'Abernon, Cobham and Oxshott Common Travel Cobham, Byfleet, Brooklands, Weybridge, 637 - - School Bus Surrey Chertsey, Salesian School and Jubilee High Edward Oxshott, Esher, Cobham, Downside, Effingham 671 - - School Bus Thomas Junction and Howard of Effingham School Quality Oxshott Heath, Fairmile, Cobham, Stoke 862 - - School Bus Line D'Abernon, Oxshott and Therfield School Oxshott Epsom, Chipstead Valley, Woodmansterne, Quality Banstead, Drift Bridge, Epsom, Leatherhead, 408 1 Hour - Line Woodbridge, Oxshott, Stoke D'Abernon, Cobham and Oxshott Common Travel Downside, Cobham, Oxshott, Esher, Thames Service ends 513 1 Hour - Surrey Ditton, Hampton Court and Kingston after 15:00 Edward Oxshott, Esher, Cobham, Downside, Effingham 671 - - School Bus Thomas Junction and Howard of Effingham School Quality Oxshott Heath, Fairmile, Cobham, Stoke 862 - - School Bus Line D'Abernon, Oxshott and Therfield School Stoke D’Abernon Epsom, Chipstead Valley, Woodmansterne, Quality Banstead, Drift Bridge, Epsom, Leatherhead, 408 1 Hour - Line Woodbridge, Oxshott, Stoke D'Abernon, Cobham and Oxshott Common Travel Downside, Cobham, Oxshott, Esher, Thames Service ends 513 1 Hour - Surrey Ditton, Hampton Court and Kingston after 15:00 Oxshott, Stoke D’Abernon, Cobham, Downside, Edward 672 - - Effingham Junction and Howard of Effingham School Bus Thomas School Quality Oxshott Heath, Fairmile, Cobham, Stoke 862 - - School Bus Line D'Abernon, Oxshott and Therfield School Claygate Esher, Hinchley Wood, Long Ditton, Surbiton, K3 Transdev 15 Mins 30 Mins Kingston Upon Thames and Roehampton Vale Hinchley Wood, Claygate, Esher, Lower Green, 801 ProducedAtbus by: -The Planning- PoliThamecy Teams Ditto n, Portsmouth Road and KingstoPang e 36 oSchoolf 41 Bus (Tiffin Girl's School) Downside Guildford, Ripley, Wisley, Cobham, Lower Green, Travel 515 1 Hour - Ember Court, Thames Ditton, Long Ditton, Surbiton Surrey and Kingston Service runs Travel Guildford, Ripley, Wisley, Cobham, Ember Court, 515A - 2 Hours only on Surrey Thames Ditton, Long Ditton, Surbiton and Kingston Sundays Oxshott, Stoke D’Abernon, Cobham, Downside, Edward 672 - - Effingham Junction and Howard of Effingham School Bus Thomas School

Produced by: The Planning Policy Team Page 37 of 41 Frequency Other Route Operator Frequency Destinations (Sunday) Information West Molesey West Molesey, East Molesey, Hampton Court 411 Transdev 15 Mins 30 Mins and Kingston Staines, Thorpe Park, Chertsey, Addlestone, Travel 451 1 Hour - Brooklands, Byfleet, Weybridge, Walton, West Surrey Molesey and Kingston Staines, Thorpe Park, Chertsey, St Peter's Travel 461 1 Hour - Hospital, Ottershaw, Addlestone, Weybridge, Surrey Walton, West Molesey and Kingston Esher, Hersham, Field Common Estate, West Travel Molesey, East Molesey, Thames Ditton, Long 514 1 Hour - Surrey Ditton, Surbiton, Kingston and Kingston Hospital Tellings Hampton Court, West Molesey, East Molesey 661 Golden - - School Bus and Hinchley Wood School Millar Hampton Court, East Molesey, West Molesey 681 Transdev - - School Bus and Rydens School East Molesey West Molesey, East Molesey, Hampton Court 411 Transdev 15 Mins 30 Mins and Kingston Esher, Hersham, Field Common Estate, West Travel Molesey, East Molesey, Thames Ditton, Long 514 1 Hour - Surrey Ditton, Surbiton, Kingston and Kingston Hospital Tellings Hampton Court, West Molesey, East Molesey 661 Golden - - School Bus and Hinchley Wood School Millar Hampton Court, East Molesey, West Molesey 681 Transdev - - School Bus and Rydens School Thames Ditton Kingston, Dittons, Esher, Hersham, Travel 471 1 Hour - Weybridge, Addlestone, Rowtown, New Haw, Surrey West Byfleet, Sheerwater and Woking Travel Downside, Cobham, Oxshott, Esher, Thames Service ends 513 1 Hour - Surrey Ditton, Hampton Court and Kingston after 15:00 Esher, Hersham, Field Common Estate, West Travel Molesey, East Molesey, Thames Ditton, Long 514 1 Hour - Surrey Ditton, Surbiton, Kingston and Kingston Hospital Guildford, Ripley, Wisley, Cobham, Lower Travel 515 1 Hour - Green, Ember Court, Thames Ditton, Long Surrey Ditton, Surbiton and Kingston Guildford, Ripley, Wisley, Cobham, Ember Service runs Travel 515A - 2 Hours Court, Thames Ditton, Long Ditton, Surbiton only on Surrey and Kingston Sundays Hinchley Wood, Claygate, Esher, Lower 801 Atbus - - Green, Thames Ditton, Portsmouth Road and School Bus Kingston (Tiffin Girl's School) Long Ditton Esher, Hinchley Wood, Long Ditton, Surbiton, K3 Transdev 15 Mins 30 Mins Kingston Upon Thames and Roehampton Vale Guildford, Ripley, Wisley, Cobham, Lower Travel 515 1 Hour - Green, Ember Court, Thames Ditton, Long Surrey Ditton, Surbiton and Kingston Guildford, Ripley, Wisley, Cobham, Ember Service runs Travel 515A - 2 Hours Court, Thames Ditton, Long Ditton, Surbiton only on Surrey and Kingston Sundays Esher, Hersham, Field Common Estate, West Travel Molesey, East Molesey, Thames Ditton, Long 514 1 Hour - ProducedSurrey by: The Planning Policy TeDitton,am Surbiton, Kingston and KingstonPa ge 38 of 41 Hospital Travel Staines, Laleham, Shepperton, Walton, 218 1 Hour - Surrey Hersham, Esher and Kingston

Weston Green Travel Downside, Cobham, Oxshott, Esher, Thames Ditton, Service ends 513 1 Hour - Surrey Hampton Court and Kingston after 15:00 Hinchley Wood Esher, Hinchley Wood, Long Ditton, Surbiton, K3 Transdev 15 Mins 30 Mins Kingston Upon Thames and Roehampton Vale Tellings Hampton Court, West Molesey, East Molesey and 661 Golden - - School Bus Hinchley Wood School Millar

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Monday - Friday No. of Fast No. of Trains to No. of No. of Fast Trains to Woking/ Station Trains to Frequency Trains to Frequency Frequency Woking/ Frequency Guildford/ London London Guildford/ Hampton Court Hampton Court Weybridge 44 30 Mins 31 30 Mins 38 30 Mins 27 1 Hour Walton on Thames 44 30 Mins 31 30 Mins 38 30 Mins 27 1 Hour Hersham 44 30 Mins 0 - 38 30 Mins 0 - Esher 44 30 Mins 0 - 38 30 Mins 0 - Hinchley Wood 37 30 Mins 0 - 39 30 Mins 0 - Claygate 37 30 Mins 0 - 39 30 Mins 0 - Hinchley Wood 37 30 Mins 0 - 39 30 Mins 0 - Cobham & Stoke D'Abernon 37 30 Mins 0 - 39 30 Mins 0 - Thames Ditton 34 30 Mins 0 - 33 30 Mins 0 - Hampton Court 34 30 Mins 0 - 33 30 Mins 0 -

Saturdays No. of Fast No. of Trains to No. of No. of Fast Trains to Woking/ Station Trains to Frequency Trains to Frequency Frequency Woking/ Frequency Guildford/ London London Guildford/ Hampton Court Hampton Court Weybridge 31 30 Mins 28 30 Mins 40 30 Mins 25 30 Mins Walton on Thames 31 30 Mins 28 30 Mins 40 30 Mins 25 30 Mins Hersham 31 30 Mins 0 - 40 30 Mins 0 - Esher 31 30 Mins 0 - 40 30 Mins 0 - Hinchley Wood 34 30 Mins 0 - 35 30 Mins 0 - Claygate 34 30 Mins 0 - 35 30 Mins 0 - Hinchley Wood 34 30 Mins 0 - 35 30 Mins 0 - Cobham & Stoke D'Abernon 34 30 Mins 0 - 35 30 Mins 0 - Thames Ditton 34 30 Mins 0 - 33 30 Mins 0 - Hampton Court 34 30 Mins 0 - 33 30 Mins 0 -

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Sundays No. of Fast No. of Trains to No. of No. of Fast Trains to Woking/ Station Trains to Frequency Trains to Frequency Frequency Woking/ Frequency Guildford/ London London Guildford/ Hampton Court Hampton Court Weybridge 28 30 Mins 0 - 26 30 Mins 5 1 Hour Walton on Thames 28 30 Mins 0 - 26 30 Mins 5 1 Hour Hersham 28 30 Mins 0 - 26 30 Mins 0 - Esher 28 30 Mins 0 - 26 30 Mins 0 - Hinchley Wood 16 1 Hour 0 - 17 1 Hour 0 - Claygate 16 1 Hour 0 - 17 1 Hour 0 - Hinchley Wood 16 1 Hour 0 - 17 1 Hour 0 - Cobham & Stoke D'Abernon 16 1 Hour 0 - 17 1 Hour 0 - Thames Ditton 32 30 Mins 0 - 31 30 Mins 0 - Hampton Court 32 30 Mins 0 - 31 30 Mins 0 -

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