The development of a new Eastern Divisional Headquarters for Surrey Police in Leatherhead has been given the go-ahead.
The plans for the site on Cleeve Road were considered at a meeting of the Mole Valley District Council Planning Committee on Wednesday 5 November.
The Committee approved resolution to grant planning permission, subject to legal agreements, for the development on land currently owned by the Police and Crime Commissioner.
Since the discovery of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in the construction of Reigate Police Station in 2023, Surrey Police’s Eastern Divisional HQ has been temporarily based at Wray Park in Reigate.
The new Divisional Headquarters will provide the opportunity to build a bespoke, permanent divisional HQ that will be modern, financially sustainable and ensure officers and staff have the facilities they need to investigate crime and keep communities safe.
The plans also include an adjacent residential development which includes 40 new affordable homes. Back in November 2024, the Force held a public consultation event in Leatherhead and there are now additional legal stages to go through before construction begins.
During construction, the Force have committed to taking all the appropriate steps to minimise any disruption to neighbours or the local community and further updates will be provided as the project progresses.
The new Divisional HQ will form part of the overall transformation of the Surrey Police Estate and the PCC has committed to ensuring that the project delivers value for money, investing in long-term solutions that are sustainable and environmentally friendly.
Police and Crime Commissioner Lisa Townsend said: “This is an exciting milestone for the future of policing in the east of our county.
“The most important factor for me has always been that we provide long-term value for money for our residents which I believe the Leatherhead project will deliver.
“There are now some additional legal stages to go through before we can take the initial steps towards redevelopment, which is an important part of the process.
“But this decision means we can move forward with our plans to provide an even better policing service for our communities in East Surrey.”