#EpsomChalk are shocked but not really surprised that Planning Application 2020/0159 with Surrey County Council has been delayed yet again. The latest update on the website for SCC has the details below. After several delays, the expected date had been 13/10/2021.
Application to be determined by : Committee
Estimated date to committee : 17/11/2021
Residents will now have have to endure the hazards of dust and disruption of noise from Chalk Pit, College Road, Epsom for at least another month. It is not known why the decision has been delayed yet again.
The decision was made by Epsom & Ewell Council on 19th May on the linked planning application. SCC has so far taken more than 10 months to make a decision. The original planning application was received by SCC on 03/12/2020.
21/00223/CMA | Change of use from Waste Transfer Station to Materials Recycling Facility and extension of this facility, including: demolition of existing building; reinforcement of retaining wall; provision of new site surfacing and drainage; construction of buildings for sorting and bulking of mixed skip waste and skip storage; crushing and screening of mineral waste materials; use of an office; retention of existing | Land At The Chalk Pit College Road Epsom KT17 4JA
| Application Validated | Wed 03 Feb 2021 |
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| Address | Land At The Chalk Pit College Road Epsom KT17 4JA |
| Proposal | Change of use from Waste Transfer Station to Materials Recycling Facility and extension of this facility, including: demolition of existing building; reinforcement of retaining wall; provision of new site surfacing and drainage; construction of buildings for sorting and bulking of mixed skip waste and skip storage; crushing and screening of mineral waste materials; use of an office; retention of existing |
| Status | Decided |
| Decision | Objections |
| Decision Issued Date | Wed 19 May 2021 |
Please see the link below for the results of the consultation from Epsom & Ewell Borough Council. This is followed by a list of points raised.
The Borough Council has received a substantial number of representations from nearby residents, including a petition, raising concerns about this proposal. The concerns include (inter alia):
Inappropriate Green Belt development
Potential noise and disturbance
Potential dust generation and air pollution
Potential adverse impact on neighbour amenities
Potential adverse impact on ecology/wildlife
Potential adverse traffic/parking implications
Potential adverse impact on character of surrounding area
Potential contaminated land issues
Potential flood risk
Contrary to planning policies.
The Borough Council has received concerns from its Members. The concerns include (inter alia);
Resident objections and petition (captured above)
Extended working hours at the Site
Excessive traffic issues
Dust generation
Contamination issues
Adverse impact on neighbouring amenity
General nuisance caused from operations.
Epsom Chalk Pit Community 