Four industrial units at Watchmoor Park, Watchmoor Road, Camberley

“The application seeks the approval of reserved matters (access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) in relation to the outline consent granted as part of application ref.23/1100 on the 25 April 2024.”

“The proposal largely follows the indicative site layout considered as part of the original permission, with a total of four units (Units 2-5) comprising one larger rectangular unit fronting Riverside Way, having an appearance, form and scale to mimic Unit 1 (granted as part of the original application), and three smaller scale units situated towards the southern boundary of the site.”

“SITE DESCRIPTION 2.1 The application relates to an area of land measuring 10.65 ha. in size that forms part of Watchmoor Park, an established business park situated towards south of the York Town industrial area, a designated Core Employment Area. The part of the development comprises five buildings, ranging from two to three storeys in height in Use Class E(g)(iii) uses. The area of Unit 1 has been cleared as of early 2025.”

“The site is largely hardstanding, with areas of decorative soft landscaping around the buildings and respective car parks. The site falls within Flood Zone 2 (medium risk). Land west of the site adjacent to the access from the A331 is within Flood Zone 3 (high risk) and this area is also designated as Countryside beyond the Green Belt. The A331 provides direct access to the M3 motorway.”

“23/1100/FFU Hybrid planning application comprising: Full planning application for the erection of one industrial and logistics unit within Use Classes E(g)(iii), B2, and B8 together with access, parking and landscaping and Outline application (all matters reserved) for the erection of up to 19,000 sqm of flexible industrial and logistics floorspace within Use Classes E(g)(iii), B2, and B8 following demolition of existing buildings on land at Watchmoor Park.”

“24/0703/PMR Variation of conditions 4 (plans) and 26 (EV charging requirements) of application ref.23/1100/FFU granted 14/06/2024 (Hybrid planning application comprising: Full planning application for the erection of one industrial and logistics unit within Use Classes E(g)(iii), B2, and B8 together with access, parking and landscaping and Outline application (all matters reserved) for the erection of up to 19,000 sqm of flexible industrial and logistics floorspace…”

“The key issues to be considered within this application are:”

“Impact on the character and appearance of the area. • Impact on residential amenity. • Impact on access, highway safety and parking capacity. • Impact on flood risk and drainage. • Impact on biodiversity and ecology. • Other matters.”

“A total of 754 letters of consultation were sent on the 23 September 2025 to neighbouring residents, together with a site notice dated 30 September 2025 and press notice issued on the 1 October 2025. No representations were received as part of the public notification exercise.”

“The officer’s recommendation to grant the application, subject to conditions was proposed by Councillor Shaun Garrett, seconded by Councillor Richard Wilson put to the vote and carried.”

“Note 1 In accordance with Part 4, Section D, Paragraph 18 of the Constitution, the voting for the officer’s recommendation to grant the application, subject to conditions was unanimous, as follows:”

“RESOLVED that application 25/0745/RRM be approved, subject to conditions.”