A new flyer is currently being distributed to homes across the village. We have included all the content on this page and provided links to download the PDF file.
Flyer SDRA Stoke D’Abernon final
Say NO to 250 new homes in Stoke d’Abernon
What’s happening?
Burwin Investments plans to build over 250 homes on Green Belt land in Stoke d’Abernon – a 40% increase in local housing. The development includes 1-2 bed flats and 2-4 bed houses, with a mix of market, affordable, and social housing.
Why you should object
A proposed development of 250 homes off Blundel Lane will have far-reaching consequences – not just for Stoke d’Abernon, but also for Oxshott, Cobham, and Fetcham.
- Green belt land loss: land identified as having a “moderate to high sensitivity to change.”
- Inappropriate urban development: excessive height and massing of flats and houses.
- Unsustainable location: with limited local amenities, there will be high reliance on cars.
- Pedestrian safety risk: no walkway or cycle lane on narrow railway bridge.
- Road safety risk: dangerous access roads proposed with blind corners.
- Dangerous junction: Blundel Lane & Stoke Road junction is already hazardous.
- 250-500 new cars on the road: inevitably new homeowners will bring 1-2 cars per household.
- Traffic: queues on Blundel Lane regularly stretch back from Stoke Road.
- Flooding & sewage: unresolved drainage and overflow issues cause ongoing problems.
- Pollution: more air, noise, and light pollution impacting health and wellbeing.
- Environmental harm: loss of trees, hedgerows, and habitats for wildlife.
- Strain on local services: healthcare capacity already under pressure.
What you can do
Object to planning application
2025/1097. Submit your objection at: www.elmbridge.gov.uk/planning. Or email: tplan@elmbridge.gov.uk. Deadline: 27 June 2025 – objections after this date should still be accepted – don’t be discouraged.
Spread the word
Talk to your friends and neighbours. Share this flyer and encourage others to object. Community voices make a real difference.
Lobby your Councillors
Express your concerns; they matter. Share how the development would affect your daily life. Ask them to represent residents and oppose the plans.
Make a donation
If you’d like to helpus to fight this development, we’ve set up a GoFundMe page for donations. Anything you give will help in spreading the word. Your support will help fund professional planning & legal services – as well as publicity materials.
Stay informed
Follow updates at: www.sdra.org.uk/paddocks. Sign up for email alerts: contact@sdra.org.uk
You can find the Planning Application is 2025/1097 which you can find here where you can also object to the application. Alternatively you can send objections in to tplan@elmbridge.gov.uk.