Vehicular and pedestrian access at Land East of Eashing Lane and West of Ock Way, Godalming

What was proposed

The application sought a vehicular access to Ock Way and three pedestrian access routes.

“‒ Creation of a vehicular access to Ock Way. ‒ Creation of three pedestrian access routes.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

The highway authority raised no objection subject to conditions, while the town council sought cross-boundary contributions and safer links.

“Consultees Comments SCC Highway Authority No objection (subject to conditions) (19/05/2026) SCC Lead Local Flood Authority As the Surface Water drainage is part of the overall wider development (planning ref: 25/P/01474 Guildford Borough Council) and there is no change or update to the surface water drainage strategy for these works, we would have no further comments. (19/03/2026) Guildford Borough Council No observations.”

“‒ As part of the officer recommendation on the Guildford application, the heads of terms for the wider residential development at Eashing Lane / Ock Way (25/P/01474) included, amongst other matters, healthcare contributions, police contributions, early years education contributions as well as a package of highways improvements.”

Officer report

Who spoke

Two people spoke against the application, one spoke in support and one represented Godalming Town Council.

The committee vote

The committee voted against the officers’ recommendation, then supported an alternative proposal to refuse permission by seven votes to two.

“Following debate, the committee voted against the officers recommendation to grant permission 2 in favour, no abstentions and 7 against.”

“The committee voted on the revised proposal 7 in favour, no abstentions and 2 against RESOLVED that planning permission be REFUSED for the following reasons:”

Minutes

The decision

Permission was refused because the access would generate significant additional traffic through Ockford Park and harm residential amenities.

“RESOLVED that planning permission be REFUSED for the following reasons:”

“The creation of the proposed access would generate a significant level of additional traffic through the existing residential estate of Ockford Park which would be harmful to the amenities of residents within the development and the surrounding residential area. As such the proposed development would be contrary to Local Plan Policy DM5.”

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