Wates Developments and its Vistry Group partners have submitted outline plans to Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) for up to 270 new homes in Ashtead, Surrey.
The proposals will bring forward vital, high-quality homes – 108 of which will be affordable – on land south of Ermyn Way.
Wates Developments, part of the Wates Group, is headquartered in nearby Leatherhead and specialises in residential land, planning and development. This unique combination of community knowledge and expertise ensures that its plans for Ermyn Way will significantly support local housing provision in an area where new homes are urgently needed.
Land south of Ermyn Way is allocated for residential-led development in MVDC’s adopted Local Plan. Wates Developments, in partnership with Vistry Group, has shaped the proposals in line with Local Plan policy and has consulted extensively with Council members, key stakeholders and the general public, including local schools, to seek their views and feedback on the plans.
Wates Developments is committed to creating a distinctive and responsive new neighbourhood, offering a good range of house sizes and types. The proposed development will enhance the existing local community and deliver a range of benefits for people in Ashtead, in addition to the much-needed new homes, including:
- A purpose-built community building with potential for a children’s nursery
- Landscape-led, with approximately 30 acres of open space with green corridors and children’s play areas
- Potential to deliver 20% gain in net biodiversity
- On-site car share club and enhanced walking and cycling facilities
John Tarvit, director of planning for Wates Developments, said: “Wates has a long and proud history in Leatherhead, so we’re delighted to have the opportunity to bring forward much-needed new homes so close to our head office.
“We have an exciting vision for this site to create a sense of place and community, with landscape-led design that incorporates a variety of green spaces.
“Our proposals will help encourage social interaction, provide safe and attractive streets, encourage sustainable travel choices and maximise biodiversity.
“We’re proud that this will be a high quality, net zero development that reduces carbon emissions and enhances the resilience of the development to a changing climate. All new homes will be lean, clean and green.”
