Plans for up to 280 homes in Hersham could be in the pipeline, with developers preparing to submit an outline application for the scheme.

The proposal would see housing built across an 8.4-hectare site at Molesey Road, with a mix of two-storey houses and apartment blocks up to four storeys high. Access is expected to come from Molesey Road.

Several other developments are either proposed or under consideration within a couple of kilometres from the site.

These include up to 262 homes at Hersham Technology Place, over 200 homes at Hersham Golf Club, around 190 homes on the Esher Rugby Club, 74 residential units at Sundial House in East Molesey and commercial development units with up to 40 homes.

View of the Land at Molesey Road, Hersham, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey. (Credit: Google Street View)

placeholder image — View of the Land at Molesey Road, Hersham, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey. (Credit: Google Street View)

But the report said these are unlikely to combine with the Hersham proposal to create significant cumulative impacts.

The site (currently made up of grassland, scrub and horse paddocks) sits within the Green Belt, designed to stop urban sprawl.

Planning documents state it was once a quarry used for sand and gravel extraction until 2001, and was later filled in with construction waste and restored.

Developers said the scheme could deliver up to 280 homes, helping the council meet local housing demand.

If approved, the development would represent a major change for the site, which has remained largely undeveloped since its restoration more than two decades ago.

Despite its Green Belt status, much of the land is described as being in ‘poor condition’, with neutral grassland and patches of scrub.

The River Mole lies to the east of the site and the Hersham Golf Club to the south.

A screening request submitted to Elmbridge Borough Council argued the development is unlikely to have significant environmental impacts and therefore does not require a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).

The report concludes that any disruption, such as noise, traffic or construction impacts, would be temporary and could be managed through planning conditions.

The area around the site is already a mix of residential neighbourhoods, industrial land and open space.

To the north lies existing housing, while Hersham Trading Estate sits to the south. Walton-on-Thames and Molesey are also nearby.

Elmbridge Borough Council is expected to make a decision whether the project requires a full environmental assessment by April 4, before a formal planning application is submitted.

Residents are welcome to comment on the plans.