Save Esher's Greenbelt - Say No to development on Sandown Park

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#202

The developments will have a huge impact on our already congested roads

(Thames Ditton , 2019-02-13)

#204

the congestion and pollution in the area is terrible already. the fact that it is green belt seems to be by the by these days. This is just sheer greed by the Jockey club. The worrying thing is Elmbridge Council seem to pass anything and everything these days. In this instance I sincerely hope not.

(Esher, 2019-02-14)

#205

Sandown Park is greenbelt. Greenbelt should be protected.
Gridlock is a daily sight in Esher. Both on the roads and on the trains. The infrastructure simply cannot take more. The number of dwellings proposed is far too high for a small town like Esher to absorb with no impact. The proposed plans will have a negative impact not just on our infrastructure, but on local services - schools, GP surgeries, hospitals. It will bring a minimum of 300 additional vehicles to not only clog the roads but also pollute our air, not to mention the potential for another 300 minimum people trying to travel on our overcrowded and unreliable railway service which is near breaking point already.
I am particularly alarmed at plans to build 70 4-6 story high apartment blocks behind Cafe Rouge. There are no 6 story residential buildings in Esher. The majority are 2 story so this would be totally out of character with the local area.
I do not oppose constructive and appropriate development, but I do oppose the building on Green Belt land, and building beyond what is appropriate for a town of our size, with our limited services.

(Esher, 2019-02-14)

#206

I'm signing as it is key we keep the greenbelt in esher as this why people choose to live here and also the traffic would be horrendous. It is already dreadful and would be dangerous. this is unacceptable and is just a quick way to make money for what is an already profitable organisation

(Esher, 2019-02-14)

#208

Overdevelopment madness in Elmbridge. We will lose what makes this area special.

(East molesey, 2019-02-14)

#212

I agree with Linda’s objections 100%. Esher already struggles with its current traffic issues - the majority of this caused by Sandown Park

(Esher , 2019-02-15)

#215

This proposed development on our green belt will only benefit the coffers of the Jockey Club.
Will not vote again for our Conservatiive member if allowed.Traffic will be even worse than it already is.Please do not allow this to happen.

(Esher, 2019-02-15)

#217

I'm signing because the scheme is far too large for Esher with very little thought for existing homes,transport and infrastructure,

(Esher, 2019-02-15)

#219

I do not want this development to take place.

(Esher, 2019-02-15)

#220

We live opposite the racecourse and will be directly be impacted by the development. Surrey is too over developed. The green spaces in Esher are few and far between.

(Esher , 2019-02-15)

#221

These proposals by The Jockey Club are totally outrageous. This is Green Belt Land and one that I have come up against in my roll as an Architect when submitting Planning to Elmbridge. So how does the Jockey Club get this opportunity for proposed development ??????? I can assume the obvious.

(ESHER, 2019-02-15)

#222

Strongly disagree that the development should be allowed.

(Esher, 2019-02-16)

#223

We should not be building on the Green Belt

(Esher, 2019-02-16)

#224

Cstathacopoulos

(Esher, 2019-02-16)

#227

I strongly object to this development which is not in the interests of local residents.

(Esher, 2019-02-16)

#230

It is not necessary and does not serve the interests of the residents.

(Esher , 2019-02-17)

#232

Green belt land should be protected. To allow it to be built on would be to betray future generations.

(Esher, 2019-02-17)

#234

As a local resident living opposite the racecourse I do not feel Esher has the infrastructure to support this development at all. Greenbelt land must be protected.

(Esher, 2019-02-17)

#236

This is over development. The infrastructure cannot sustain it.
Current residents don't have quick or easy access to facilities, let alone accommodating about 500 more (310 flats).

(East Molesey, 2019-02-17)

#237

I’m signing because I want to preserve the green belt that Sandown is on.

(Esher, 2019-02-17)

#238

I believe the Green Belt should not be developed. It is there to keep our green space for the benefit of future generations.

(Guildford , 2019-02-17)

#241

Traffic is already dreadful on race days let alone with further housing. No need for a further hotel of this magnitude in the area.

(Kingston, 2019-02-18)

#243

There should be no development on green belt land unless absolutely unavoidable, which it isn’t in this case.

(Gordon, 2019-02-18)

#244

Not enough schools,doctors etc.roads will grind to a halt,not enough facilities for young people to keep them of the streets.

(Esher, 2019-02-18)

#245

The proposed development on green belt land is totally out of keeping with the character of the area and takes no account of the traffic problems it will inevitably create and put huge stress on the infrastructure

(Cobham, 2019-02-18)

#246

I am totally against building on Green Belt land

(Esher, 2019-02-18)

#247

Extra Traffic issues
Doctors/ schools
Already packed trains

(Esher , 2019-02-18)

#248

I'm signing because I live in Esher and have already had a school built on green belt land behind my house. Nothing should be built on green belt land.

(Esher, 2019-02-18)

#249

I am directly affected by this proposed development

(Esher, 2019-02-18)

#252

I’m signing this petition because the proposed development infringes green belt land

(Esher, 2019-02-19)

#255

The Green Belt must be preserved and this would be a dangerous precedent.

(Esher, 2019-02-19)

#257

I feel very strongly that this is a GREEN BELT area and that Esher is already very congested.

(ESHER, 2019-02-19)

#261

Esher is already congested every rush hour and particularly on race days. The traffic is such that it can often take half an hour to pass up the High Street from Cafe Rouge to the traffic lights at the Bear. This six storey high proposal on our precious green belt is unacceptable, blocking its openness, causing light and noise and air pollution, affecting wildlife on the Commons, and causing individual homes to be affected in breach of rights to a quiet and peaceful home life. Houses in the vicinity will be disturbed by people, cars, footpaths, noise, litter. I have owned my property in Esher for 25 years and this threatens myself and my neighbours and our choice to live in Esher, with the space it provides there. The Station cannot cope as it is. This is in breach of the promises to save the green belt. The lungs of London. There is no need for this development other than the greed of the Jockey Club. They were turned down at Kempton and should be turned down now at Esher

(ockham, cobham, 2019-02-20)

#262

Esher cannot cope with the added strain on its already congested infrastructure. The jockey club needs to be transparent as to why profits can't be used for upgrades!

(Esher, 2019-02-20)

#265

The Green Belt should be protected.

(Faversham , 2019-02-21)

#266

We live just off More Lane. Levels of traffic using this road - and particularly at the bottlenecks in Lower Green Road - are already unsustainable. Traffic through all of Esher is already well in excess of levels the road system can properly withhstand. The proposed developments will significantly add to this and stretch the existing infrastructure (on all sides of Sandown) to breaking point. This development is clearly driven solely by private commercial interests for the few and without any consideration of the material impact it will have on local residents and amenities surrounding Sandown. It should clearly be prevented by Elmbridge Council if those interests are being properly taken into account.

(Esher, 2019-02-21)

#271

I am supporting this petition since the land is assuredly green belt and a development such as is proposed would dramatically change the ethos of this rural leafy part of Surrey.

(esher, 2019-02-21)

#276

Firstly this is a green belt site and building in it creates a dangerous precedent. Secondly because the local infrastructure can not cope with the traffic nor demands of additional people.

(Esher, 2019-02-22)

#278

I agree with all the readons why the proposal should NOT go ahead

(Esher, 2019-02-22)

#283

This would destroy the town for current residents, particularly those who have lived next to Sandown for many years. The roads could not support such an increase in cars. Highly opposed to these awful plans.

(Hersham, 2019-02-24)

#284

Esher is already heavily congested and through traffic is a nightmare, parking is a problem and it’s already becoming a place you can’t go through.. we can’t gwr doctors appts at our local surgeries and schools are full!

(Esher, 2019-02-24)

#286

This development is ludicrously wrong.

(Walton-on-Thames, 2019-02-25)

#288

OMG 310 new homes in Esher would have a huge negative impact on the already heavy traffic.
The local roads are already so busy on every day basis - Esher Church of England High School, Esher Green Surgery, Esher train station not to mention the dreadful traffic during the events in Sandown Park.
More traffic would increase the danger to all pedestrians and cyclists particularly.
The greenery of Sandown park has always been important part of Esher and should be safe.
There are enough buildings and housing provided in Esher. Council should keep, safe and look after the remaining greenery.

The idea of development of 4-6 storey buildings is outrageous and does not belong in Elmbridge.

(Esher, 2019-02-25)

#290

This is inappropriate development on Green Belt land. The Jockey Club does not have a 'special circumstance' requirement: as a highly profitable business they can maintain and upgrade Sandown Park with funds generated from their current business activities.

(Esher, 2019-02-25)

#293

the already narrow and busy Lower Green Road will become busier with construction lorries and additional vehicles belonging to the owners of the proposed apartments.

(Esher, 2019-02-27)

#294

It’s not only those living by the racetrack who will be affected, the traffic implications and the principle of the loss of Green Belt should greatly concern everyone in Elmbridge.

(London, 2019-02-27)

#296

We need to keep at much green land as possible for future generations. The local road infrastructure is already stressed with too much traffic and pollution.

(ESHER, 2019-02-28)

#298

Development on Green Belt land and increase of traffic in Lower Green Road.

(Esher, 2019-03-02)

#304

• In breach of both local and national planning policies (this is well performing Greenbelt Land)
• Traffic generation to our overcrowded streets
• Overlooking/loss of privacy
• Over density of the buildings
• Loss of light or overshadowing
• Impact on natural & historic environment
• Loss of trees (some of which have TPOS)
• Conservation Area (Esher Green)
• Locally listed buildings (Horseshoes Nursery - Esher's former Toll House)
• Increased Flooding Risk (Lower Green Road)

(johannesburg, 2019-03-04)

#307

I'm a local who will be affected by this grotesque scheme.

(Esher, 2019-03-04)

#308

We must save this very important area of our Green Belt. Replacement of the existing few houses on the corner of Lower green Road/ More lane with 4-6 storey buildings or eg a hotel near the Portsmouth road is preposterous.

(Esher, 2019-03-05)

#315

This would increase traffic congestion on already over Used roads Esher is a known bottle neck Building on green belt land especially 6 stories is not acceptable

(Esher, 2019-03-05)

#316

I am totally opposed to the proposals for two main reasons:
1. Building on greenbelt - let's keep it as it's supposed to be.
2. Traffic on the Portsmouth Road in Esher is already appalling and 300+ flats and a hotel will result in gridlock. As it is, the Scilly Isles roundabout is blocked at rush hour & race days due to the sheer volume of traffic.

(Esher, 2019-03-05)

#318

I’m signing because our roads around esher high street are already clogged. Extra traffic flow would put too much strain on the whole area. Green belt should not be built upon.

(Esher, 2019-03-05)

#321

The roads around Esher are already at bursting point for large parts of the day, this proposal will only further exacerbate the problem.

(London, 2019-03-05)

#322

I am against green belt development. There are brown field sites available.

(Esher, 2019-03-05)

#324

I am against Green Belt Land being used to support building developments

(Esher, Surrey., 2019-03-05)

#325

We are against building on our diminishing green belt in an area on very high road congestion which will be made worse.

(Esher, 2019-03-05)

#327

Esher is very congested and I have seen so much of Esher and the surrounding over developed, we are losing our green spaces.

(Esher, 2019-03-05)

#329

These plans will only add to the already considerable congestion that we encounter on a daily basis. There just isn't the infrastructure for more development here.

(Esher, Surrey, 2019-03-05)

#330

I'm signing because I am deeply concerned about the effect this new development would have on our local roads

(Esher, 2019-03-05)

#332

The infrastructure is at breaking point already.

(Esher, 2019-03-05)

#333

I am signing because we need to maintain and preserve our Green Belt and not abuse it. If we give them an inch they will take a mile.
Traffic is bad enough on race days as it is. Any development will also add to the noise pollution in the area. Its bad enough being able to hear the Go Karting on site already, it an annoying receptive noise which should have had noise proofing measures put around the site.

(Esher, 2019-03-05)

#335

I'm signing because I live on the north side of Sandown and the traffic is already really bad on race days. This development would be a strain on local schools, doctors, etc. Polution levels would also go up.

(Esher, 2019-03-05)

#336

of all the reasons mentioned in this petition

(esher, 2019-03-06)

#338

We do not need any such abuse of green belt land - it is only proposed because it feeds the coffers of the rich, it delivers nothing of use to the community

(Esher, 2019-03-06)

#340

The density of housing on this site will cause enormous disruption on the roads around Esher which are already busy and unable to cope. Other services such as schools and surgeries will also be adversely affected. This is also green belt land!

(Esher, 2019-03-06)

#343

It is pure madness to consider such a plan. We all these extra residents and hotel guests on a race day let alone a non race day the traffic in Esher will be going nowhere! Forget the Esher bypass you’ll need another new 4 lane motorway to take the traffic away from what was a lovely town where once you could park to shop and dine as well as be able to commute at ease!

(Esher, 2019-03-06)

#346

Sandown Park is in the Green Belt and is an important part of Esher. To build 310 dwellings will lead to increased traffic in an area which is already often gridlocked.

(Esher, 2019-03-06)

#348

I'm signing the petition as I do not believe the existing infra structure (roads, schools, health services etc.) can support the additional flats and hotel. In addition the Green Belt provides valuable open space.

(Esher, 2019-03-06)

#349

The traffic through Esher High Street is quite substantial even nowadays. What will it be like after this proposed crazy development ? 310 flats
equals around 600 cars , plus the traffic created by the hotel customers and staff. Not to mention the increase in air pollution which is already VERY high. We are definitely against this idea.. G. Sazio/Ms C. Wilson

(Esher, 2019-03-06)

#351

Hotel is totally unnecessary

(Esher, 2019-03-06)

#356

Absolute disgrace . The infrastructure will never support this .

(Surrey, 2019-03-07)

#357

once gone it can never be retrieved

(London, 2019-03-07)

#358

I'm signing because it is vital to preserve the greenbelt.

(Thames Ditton, 2019-03-07)

#360

I work in this area and have had family in the area for over 80 years and it would be such a shame to input more people into a struggling area of heavy traffic as it is

(Woking, 2019-03-08)

#364

Inappropriate use of Green Belt land. The roads around Sandown Park are already regularly heavily congested with traffic and this massive development would impose addition traffic on a road system which cannot cope with current traffic volumes and was never designed to deal with current traffic volumes let alone the huge increase this development would bring. There would also be considerable additional health and safety risks to the members of the local community from increased air pollution and increased volume of hazards. A development such as the one proposed would be totally out of keeping with the rest of the town.

(Esher, 2019-03-08)

#366

The ensuing traffic congestion that would result if development is approved. Also loss of Green belt and impact on natural and historic environment.

(Walton on Thames, 2019-03-08)

#370

Don’t destroy our beautiful Maine

(Fort Kent , 2019-03-09)

#371

The proposal is out of keeping with the site and will change to nature of the neighbourhood.
Lower Green Road ,with its single lane bridge and resident parking is totally unsuitable for an increase in race traffic.

(Esher, 2019-03-09)

#372

No building on Green Belt!!

(Thames Ditton, 2019-03-09)

#373

Green belt. Jocky club could improve the racecourse without cashing in on dwellings and a hotel built on Green belt.

(KT108HA, 2019-03-09)

#374

The roads around Sandown are already gridlocked and it will dramatically effect the appeal of the local area. It is also greenbelt land and does not qualify as special circumstances

(Esher , 2019-03-09)

#375

We should not be building on Green Belt land and the traffic is very bad already in Esher with these new plans it will make it worse especially on race days

(Esher, 2019-03-10)

#376

I believe green belt land should be protected and the area proposed for development already has traffic congestion and other infrastructure issues thatb would be significantly worsened.

(Claygate, 2019-03-10)

#379

Traffic level increase spoiling green belt

(esher, 2019-03-11)

#380

I object to precious green belt land being built on for private profit.

(Esher, 2019-03-11)

#383

I object to these plans as an Esher resident

(esher, 2019-03-12)

#384

Houses and flats should not be built on Sandown Park racecourse. There will be too many cars on the roads, the services in Esher will be severely compromised. The greenbelt should not be built on but saved for future generations.

(Esher, 2019-03-12)

#387

I wish to protect the green belt which is already under threat through other proposed developments. Our roads are already grid locked surrounding the racecourse.

(Thames Ditton, 2019-03-12)

#392

Ii's appalling to think of the Green Belt in the area being destroyed in this way. More building and less space will be encouraging money-grabbing organisations to follow suit and our green spaces which are so precious to us will disappear very quickly.

(Claygate/Esher, 2019-03-13)

#394

This development will exacerbate traffic gridlock in Esher and surrounds which are already a problem for residents and businesses. Also, what provision will be made for additional school places and public trnsport provision to support 310 additional households in Esher? Schools already grossly underfunded and over subscribed, train services poor and under pressure, bus services non existent. All to say nothing of the impact on green belt.

(Thames Ditton, 2019-03-15)

#396

The development threatens the area, it’s high density plans with no regard to increased transportation and traffic measures will have a significant impact. Secondary schooling is already in crisis yet this brings significantly more families requiring places. It is totally unsustainable.

(Esher, 2019-03-15)

#397

The traffic in Esher is bad enough already, not to mention the environmental damage.

(Esher, 2019-03-16)

#399

I am opposed to further building work and the erection of over 300 apartments. It is not conducive to the environment on protected green belt land and the current infrastructure ofEsher cannot support another 800 people!!!!

(Esher, 2019-03-16)