The Cabinet Member for Property, Waste and Infrastructure, Natalie Bramhall, approved the disposal of land at Spital Heath, Deepdene Avenue, Dorking. The decision was made in conjunction with the Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner, with whom the Council will share the proceeds of the sale.

Disposal of Land at Spital Heath, Deepdene Avenue, Dorking

Surrey Council owns 0.4 acres of land at Spital Heath, next to 0.85 acres of land and three houses owned by Surrey Police. In October 2024, the Cabinet Member declared the Council's land surplus to requirements and agreed to market it jointly with the Police. The Cabinet Member has now agreed to the disposal of the land and delegated authority to the Director of Land and Property to agree the terms of the sale with the Police. A report presented to the Cabinet Member states that:

A comprehensive and competitive marketing exercise has been carried out by consultants, Vail Williams, since July 2024 on lands at Spital Heath Dorking extending to 1.32 acres together with 3 houses. (CMDDeepdene Avenue DorkingSpital Heath Report - Part 1 FINAL)

The report explained that the Council's land is landlocked by that owned by the Police. It also identified that the Council had a number of options in respect of the disposal and decided to dispose of the land conditionally on the purchaser securing planning permission.

The report notes that the Council will have to act as a statutory consultee on any planning application made but will not be involved in determining it, as that responsibility lies with Mole Valley District Council.