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Search the Public Notice PortalUp to 300 new homes could be built on green belt land next to Ewell East station under emerging plans for the Priest Hill site.
The proposed development, on land off Cheam Road, would focus on a disused section of the site that has not been in active use for more than 20 years.
Plans include between 250 and 300 homes, with around half expected to be family-sized.
The scheme also proposes new public green space, tree-lined streets and improved walking and cycling routes connecting directly to Ewell East station.
Small commercial units, such as cafés or local services, are also planned at ground level to support both new residents and the wider area.
Developers say the aim is to create a new neighbourhood that makes better use of land next to a railway station, while improving access and local amenities.
The proposals only cover the northern part of the wider Priest Hill site.
This land was previously used by Old Suttonians rugby club but has remained largely unused since 1999.
This proposal relates to the Priest Hill sports ground beside Ewell East station and does not include Glyn School’s Priest Hill playing fields in Reigate Road.
The southern section, still used by Sutton & Epsom Rugby Football Club, is not included and would remain unchanged.
The site was previously considered for housing in Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s draft local plan but was removed in 2024 after concerns about whether the full site could be delivered.
Priest Hill Land Company has returned with a smaller scheme focused only on the unused land and say a full planning application is expected later in 2026.
The plans are likely to reignite debate because the site sits within the green belt, which is normally protected from development.
Developers argue the land could fall under so-called “grey belt” rules, a category introduced in national planning policy for areas that may be suitable for development if they are previously used or make a limited contribution to the green belt.
The site also borders Priest Hill Nature Reserve, a protected wildlife area, meaning any development would need to consider its environmental impact.
No formal planning application has yet been submitted.
Once lodged, residents will be able to comment on the proposals, and further details, including affordable housing levels and final design, will come in phases over the course of this year.
