Kingston Council Validates Seven-Pitch Caravan Site on Leatherhead Road
Proposal for Malden Rushett includes dayrooms, hardstanding and landscaping on undeveloped land
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Kingston Council has validated a planning application to establish a residential caravan site with seven pitches on the east side of Leatherhead Road in Malden Rushett. The proposal, submitted under reference 26/01543/FUL, includes the construction of seven dayrooms, hardstanding areas, drainage works and landscaping enhancements. The site is currently undeveloped.
The application specifies that the pitches are intended for Gypsy and Traveller use. It also includes retrospective elements, meaning some works may already have been carried out without prior approval. The council’s validation does not indicate approval but allows the application to proceed to the next stage of public consultation.
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What the Plans Include
The scheme proposes seven residential pitches, each with an associated dayroom. Hardstanding areas for vehicles and caravans are included, along with drainage works to manage surface water. Landscaping enhancements are planned to screen the site and integrate it with the surrounding area.
The land is located on the eastern side of Leatherhead Road, near the boundary with Chessington. The application does not specify the size of the dayrooms or the exact layout of the pitches. Details of the landscaping, including tree planting or fencing, are also not yet publicly available.
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What Happens Next
Kingston Council will now publish the application on its planning portal, where residents can view the full details and submit comments. The consultation period typically lasts 21 days, though the council may extend this for major applications. Objections or support must be submitted in writing through the council’s website or by post.
After the consultation closes, a planning officer will review the application and any representations received. The officer may visit the site before making a recommendation. The final decision will be made by the council’s planning committee, which could approve, refuse or request amendments to the plans.
If approved, the site would become a permanent residential caravan site for Gypsy and Traveller families. If refused, the applicant has the right to appeal to the Planning Inspectorate, which would review the decision independently.
Questions this report answers
+What is being proposed for Leatherhead Road?
A seven-pitch residential caravan site for Gypsy and Traveller use is proposed on undeveloped land on the east side of Leatherhead Road in Malden Rushett. The plans include dayrooms, hardstanding, drainage and landscaping. Kingston Council has validated the application but not yet decided on it.
+How can residents comment on the plans?
Residents can view the application on Kingston Council’s planning portal and submit comments during the consultation period, which typically lasts 21 days. Comments must be made in writing through the council’s website or by post before the deadline.
+What happens after the consultation closes?
After the consultation, a planning officer will review the application and any comments received. The officer may visit the site and make a recommendation. The final decision will be made by Kingston Council’s planning committee, which could approve, refuse or request changes to the plans.
+Is the site already in use?
The application includes retrospective elements, meaning some works may have been carried out without prior approval. However, the site is currently described as undeveloped in the planning documents submitted to Kingston Council.
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