Why is Hersham village in danger?

• The planning application seeks to demolish half the Centre, cut car parking capacity from 270 down to maximum 127 spaces and build 2 residential blocks – up to six storeys high – overlooking existing residential properties, Havers Ave, Paul Vanson Court plus Burhill School.

So, what’s the problem?

• In addition to the adverse effect on local residencies, the proposed revised car park may no longer be viable for ALL local users in Hersham. Indeed, it may be insufficient for Waitrose alone! All remaining shops in The Centre, including Waitrose, are in danger of closure. All the leases in The Centre come to an end in Spring 2025, adding to the uncertainty. Hersham Centre may become derelict!

What about all the other shops and businesses in Hersham?

• The majority of shops and businesses outside The Centre itself rely on the existing car parks. The knock-on effect of the latest proposals will be at best uncertain, at worst catastrophic.

So, what can be done?

• Hersham has spoken, with over 2,850 objections and nearly 3,300 signatures on a petition.

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