Opportunity

Enabling a prosperous local economy with thriving towns and villages.

We will

  • Facilitate sustainable development that takes into account social, economic and environmental factors, including protection of the Green Belt
  • Support new and existing businesses to thrive and achieve their growth aspirations
  • Lead the transformation of Leatherhead town centre and drive the implementation of Opportunity Dorking, while supporting initiatives that bolster other high streets, local businesses and rural areas
  • Promote opportunities for local people to develop their skills in order to access suitable employment
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Objectives and Performance

2025/26 Annual Plan Objective Cabinet Portfolio
Implement the Local Plan, begin work on updating the evidence base and work on additional supporting planning documents Planning
Develop a Vision and work with key partners to produce a collaborative strategy for sustainable growth. This will help inform other strategies that support the delivery of the Vision. Planning
Implement the Annual 2025/26 Business Plan for the Joint Venture Limited Liability Partnership which outlines the key milestones. Property & Projects
Progress the implementation of the Riverside scheme. Property & Projects
Complete essential repairs to Pippbrook House and pilot the use of Pippbrook House as a hub for culture and wellbeing. Sustainable Economy / Leisure & Tourism
In consultation with the local community, explore other opportunities on the Pippbrook campus to provide facilities for residents, visitors and businesses, complementing the town centre. Sustainable Economy
Seek planning consent to redevelop the Foundry/Church Street site to provide homes and small scale commercial space, and create a new identity as the Museum Quarter. Sustainable Economy
To help places and communities perform to their best, we will put in place masterplans for Bookham and Dorking in partnership with local communities, and seek to deliver the masterplans’ projects by attracting grant funding. Leader
 2025/26 Cabinet Performance Indicator Target 2025/26
Percentage of major planning application decisions overturned at appeal Less than 10%
Housing Land Supply 5 years
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