The Planning Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council was scheduled to consider two planning applications. The meeting agenda also included standard procedural items.

Planning Applications

The committee was scheduled to consider a planning application for land northwest of Barnett Wood Lane, Leatherhead, KT21 2BU. This application concerns the installation of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility, underground cabling, an access track, and landscaping, with a focus on biodiversity. The proposed site is located near the A243 and Chessington Substation.

Another planning application scheduled for discussion was for Hobkirk House and Noble Centre, Blagdon Road, New Malden, KT3 4BD. This proposal involves a change of use to a school playing field (Use Class F1)¹, to become part of Burlington Junior School. The plans also include landscaping, new boundary treatment, and other associated works.

Procedural Matters

The meeting agenda indicated that the committee would address apologies for absence and the attendance of substitute members. It was also scheduled to confirm the minutes of the previous meeting held on 23 April 2025. Members were asked to declare any disclosable pecuniary interests or other relevant interests, and to indicate if they had attended any site visits in a personal capacity related to the application sites. The agenda also noted that urgent items, if any, authorised by the Chair would be considered.