Plans approved for new police division HQ

The division left Reigate Police Station after the discovery of unstable concrete in 2023

The development of a new eastern divisional headquarters for Surrey Police has been given the go-ahead, the force has said.

The division left its base in Reigate Police Station after the discovery of unstable reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac) in 2023.

Plans for the site in Cleeve Road, Leatherhead, were approved by Mole Valley District Council on Wednesday, subject to legal agreements.

The development will take place on land currently owned by county's Police and Crime Commissioner.

The force has been temporarily based at the former headquarters of Surrey Fire & Rescue Service in Wray Park, Reigate.

The new plans also include an adjacent residential development which includes 40 new affordable homes.

A Surrey Police spokesperson said: "It will provide the opportunity to build a bespoke, permanent divisional HQ that will be modern, financially sustainable and ensure our officers and staff have the facilities they need to investigate crime and keep our communities safe.

"The new HQ will form part of the overall transformation of our estate and we are committed to ensuring that we are delivering value for money, investing in long-term solutions that are sustainable and environmentally friendly."

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