Issue - meetings

This report provides the Conservators with an update on items considered by the Epsom and Walton Downs Training Grounds Management Board.

The Conservators noted an update on items considered by the Epsom and Walton Downs Training Grounds Management Board. The following matters were considered:

a)            Hatched area. The Conservators were informed that the hatched area was currently closed for hack riding due to the ground conditions.

b)           Woodland Trust site, Langley Vale. The Conservators noted the concerns expressed by the TGMB with regard to the planning application submitted by the Woodland Trust for an access road, car park and (outline application for a) visitor centre. It was noted that applications had been submitted by the Woodland Trust to both Mole Valley and Reigate & Banstead Councils.

Following consideration, the Conservators:

(1)          Noted the updates on items considered at recent meetings of the Epsom and Walton Downs Training Grounds Management Board.