Issue - meetings

The Committee considered a formal consultation from Surrey Heath Borough Council for Hybrid application comprising: a) Full application for means of site accesses (including alterations to existing accesses and a new road junction onto the A320); (b) Outline application (all matters reserved) for the phased development of the site for up to 1,000 residential units (C3) and elderly care (C2); and, a total of 65,004sqm* of non-residential floor space, comprising employment (B1, B2, B8), education (D1), retail (A1-A5), leisure and community (D1/2) and a hotel (C1); and a strategic parkland and Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) with associated car park. The change of use of Blister Hanger (aviation maintenance store*), Gamekeeper’s Cottage (agricultural to equestrian), the retention of Woking Lodge (C3) and the retention of the Kennels (Sui Generis) and the phased demolition of all other existing buildings. Provision of supporting infrastructure, helipad and associated facilities, re-provision of existing equestrian building, open space and landscaping, visitor centre, associated vehicular and other access routes and related highways works.

The Committee did not think that the amendments to the application had overcome their reasons for objection previously. It was considered that the reasons for objection last time still stood, as detailed on page 185 of the Officers’ report. Councillor S Ashall requested that an additional objection be added regarding the reduction in public open space. It was agreed that bullet point 3 on page 185 could be expanded to include these concerns.

RESOLVED

That Woking Borough Council objects on the basis that it had not been demonstrated that the proposal would not have a detrimental impact on key infrastructure and facilities within the Borough.