Nine homes and extensions at Weyside Park Thornbrook House, Catteshall Lane

What was proposed

The application proposed extensions providing four duplex flats, five two-storey houses, alterations, access and storage works, and electric vehicle charging points.

“WA/2025/02001 – Erection of second and third floor extensions to Thornbrook House to provide 4 duplex flats with alterations to flats (nos. 7, 21 and 31), relocation and extension of the existing external staircase and existing bin stores; erection of 5 two-storey dwellings and associated works including erection of bin stores; and installation of EV charging points. at THORNBROOK HOUSE WEYSIDE PARK CATTESHALL LANE GODALMING”

“Also proposed by this application is the erection of two storey terraced row of 5 x three bedroom houses to the northern part of the site. They would have rear gardens and cycle stores. Associated works include the installation of electric vehicle charging points (EVCPs), changes to the number of car parking spaces and landscaping such as the creation of an 8m deep wildlife buffer.”

Officer report

The site

Thornbrook House is a three-storey apartment building within Weyside Park, on a mainly paved site beside the River Wey.

“The application site is an apartment building called Thornbrook House within a development known as Weyside Park and land to the north of that adjacent to the River Wey. It is to the north side of Catteshall Lane and to the east of Godalming town centre.”

“The subject site is to the north side of Catteshall Lane, joining the A3100 (Flambard Way) with Catteshall Road, and is to the east of Godalming town centre. Thornbrook House is one of seven buildings within this development known as Weyside Park with an access road that wraps around it. Weirview Place, although part of Weyside Park, to the east has its own separate access off Catteshall Lane and is separated by vegetation and Heras fencing.”

Officer report

Earlier applications

Earlier proposals included permission for extensions and flats, and several prior notification applications for changing offices to homes.

“Reference Proposal Decision PRE/2024/00194 Erection of second and third floor extensions to Thornbrook House to provide 4 duplex flats and alterations to the existing external staircase and erection of 6 x 2-3 storey dwellings to the north of the car park.”

“Prior Approval Not Required 27/8/2015 CR/2014/0012 Prior Notification Application - Change of use from Class B1a (office) to Class C3 (residential) use (revision of CR/2013/0031). Prior Approval Required and Granted 12/5/2014”

Officer report

Why officers supported it

Officers considered the proposal well designed, sustainably located and beneficial for housing, with impacts capable of being addressed through conditions.

“The application proposal would provide an important contribution to housing supply and would provide economic, environmental and social benefits. The accessibility of the scheme, highly sustainably location of the development, proposed biodiversity net gain, standard of amenity for future residents and sustainability benefits also weigh in favour of the proposed development. The proposed extensions and building are considered to be well designed.”

Officer report

Who spoke

An objector and two supporters made representations under the council’s public speaking scheme.

The committee vote

The committee voted for the officers’ recommendation, with 10 members in favour, one abstention and none against.

“Following the debate, the Committee voted in favour of the officers’ recommendation to grant permission 10 in favour, 1 abstention and none against.”

Minutes

The decision

Permission was granted under delegated authority after completion of a Section 106 agreement for biodiversity net gain and subject to conditions.

“Delegated authority be given to the Assistant Director of Planning, that following completion of a Section 106 Agreement for BNG and subject to conditions, permission be GRANTED.”

Minutes