So please Help – spread the word
– without exaggeration, the future of Hersham depends on us
A planning application is expected in November after which there will only be a small window for the public to make their comments – look at the details of the proposals and the likely impact on our village so you are ready to react when the application is submitted. Please keep your eye on social media and this blog page for more information when it becomes available.
In summary we feel the proposals we have seen are likely to be be almost entirely negative for Hersham – the high density flats would be out of keeping with the village and result in more cars/ traffic – and at the same time
much less parking for shoppers, Burhill School and village events. Then there is this issue blight of the village centre during the works, after which Hersham will be a less attractive and less viable centre with less amenities, less shop space and no public toilets.
For further details watch this space – further information will be posted here when further details are known about the proposals, news of the forthcoming planning application or consultation arrangements.
The key time to act is when the planning application is received in November – but (in addition) if you want to do something now you can also send a letter of protest to:
Adam Chalmers
Chief Executive Officer
Elmbridge Borough Council, Civic Centre
High Street, Esher, Surrey KT10 9SD
Or just email to:
achalmers@elmbridge.gov.uk
Any feedback or input from anybody concerned about this issue are welcome. All enquiries: Save Hersham Green Shopping Centre Campaign
HERSHAM GREEN SHOPPING CENTRE NEWSLETTER 18 JUNE 2025
What is happening to The Centre?
Response and reply from Quadrant and LaSalle
Letter to Quadrant and LaSalle
OPEN LETTER TO CENTRICA COMBINED COMMON INVESTMENT FUND DIRECTORS
Our Newsletter 9 June 2025 made the factual observation that the fabric of The Centre is in visible decline and that 40% of the shop units have become vacant since purchase by the developers.
There is an obvious decline in what was a viable and valuable asset to the community. This is clearly evidenced by the physical deterioration of the fabric of The Centre and 40% of the shop units are now empty since the purchase of the site in May 2021.
Response and reply email's received on 29th April to the letter sent on 28th April to Quadrant & Lasalle from HRA and HVS