Save Bull Hill

What is proposed?

The Leret Partnership have officially submitted their plans for the development on Bull Hill and in the Red House Gardens park by Leatherhead railway station that will fundamentally alter our town.

This development is not just about a few new buildings - it’s about changing the character of Leatherhead forever. Tower blocks will irrevocably change the character of our small market town, not only aesthetically, but through the reduction of green spaces in the town. This is the last chance residents have to influence the plans for the heart of our town.

What are the issues?

We are not against new development in Leatherhead, but feel that any building needs to be in proportion and keeping with the current look and feel of Leatherhead. There are currently no high rise blocks in Central Leatherhead. 

The majority of the planned building, comprising 480 dwellings, commercial floorspace and multistorey car parking in buildings of between three and 12 storeys in height, will be on the Red House Gardens, a local park that is used by many people every day and is home to lots of wildlife and historical trees. 

There has been no mention of how these new buildings will affect the already struggling sewage and drainage systems, the removal of existing parking spaces and the impact on the traffic congestion around Bull Hill.

Find our more about the issues >

The current situation

Mole Valley District Council’s Scrutiny Committee held a meeting on Tuesday 2 June 2026. The main takeaway from the meeting is that the development plans may be revised further. In addition, all provision for social housing has now been removed from the scheme, with developers citing concerns about the project's profitability. 

What are we doing?

Save Bull Hill has attended all consultations and the forum meeting since the residents’ petition was presented to Mole Valley District Council in October 2024. We have contributed wherever there has been an opportunity. But, from all the signs we’ve seen, Leatherhead residents have not been heard.

The objection letter from the solicitor we instructed to review the planning application professionally was submitted to the Mole Valley planning portal on Tuesday 26 May. We've also commissioned further independent expert reports to properly assess the impact of the proposed development including a heritage and townscape report. We're currently fundraising for a hydrology report. The potential impact of the development on local water systems remains one of our greatest concerns and is an area that deserves thorough and expert scrutiny.

We will monitor any revised plans as they emerge and assess their implications for the community. We will also continue to work closely with other local organisations and community groups, including the Leatherhead Residents' Association (LRA), Love Leatherhead, and the Leatherhead and District Countryside Protection Society.

How can you help?

• Write to your MP and local councillors to make sure they know what you think about the scheme.

• Donate to fund our campaign efforts - your support is crucial in helping us instruct planning experts. See our finances >

• Submit an objection to the development to Mole Valley District Council.

• Spread the word – the more people who know about us and our cause, the stronger we become.

• Join our mailing list and/or join us on Facebook to keep up to date about the planning process. We'll also be around the Swan Centre on most Saturday mornings if you would like to speak with us.
  
  

We encourage everyone to stay involved. By working together, we can help ensure the best possible outcome for both current and future residents of Leatherhead.