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We've been actively consulting and engaging with the local community on several smaller projects that form part of the overall Weyside Regeneration Project.
We're holding an exhibition of the current proposals for phase three of Weyside Urban Village. The consultation starts on 21 September 2023
Weyside Urban Village has won the 'Best use of publicly owned land and, or property placemaking' category in the Planning Awards 2023
The relocation of the Woking Road Depot means that the current site can be redeveloped as part of the Weyside Urban Regeneration.
As part of the Weyside Urban Village regeneration, the Aggie Club have a new temporary home
Thames Water to build first new sewage works since 2005 in Guildford providing new modern facilities for the borough.
The Secretary of State's decision allows us to relocate allotment plots from Bellfields Road.
Councillors agreed to approve a capital budget of £359.504 million to enable the infrastructure phase of Weyside Urban Village Project to begin. Cllr Caroline Reeves, Leader of the Council says: "Weyside Urban Village is the most exciting and important infrastructure project in our borough and we are delighted to see it move forward with the approval of this significant council investment. The Weyside Urban Village project will help deliver much-needed housing, community space and employment opportunities for our borough and we look forward to seeing work begin on site in the next year." Additional funding for the project includes an EM3 Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) grant of £7.5 million and a £52.3 million grant from the Housing Infrastructure Fund. Cllr Reeves adds: "As with all such significant investments, we will have a rigorous system of financial checks and balances in place to ensure the council taxpayer receives best value for money throughout this complex and important project." As part of the Weyside Urban Village project, residents will also benefit from a newly-relocated state-of-the-art sewage treatment works provided by key partner Thames Water. About the Weyside Urban Village It is 41-hectare brownfield regeneration scheme that will deliver 1,500 homes, as well as 2,000 square metres of community space and 6,500 square metres of employment space. The development will help meet the essential need for more housing in the borough, with 40% affordable housing available as part of the new community. It will help regenerate this area of Guildford, creating a vibrant new community with a mix of affordable housing with easy access into the town centre along the riverbank. Community space where local residents can come together is a key part of the development and we will be consulting local residents for their views about how we can best provide areas that everyone can enjoy. The site is a key strategic site in the Guildford Borough Local Plan and will be connected to the town centre and station through the Sustainable Movement Corridor's planned cycle routes and footpaths.
The Weyside Urban Village project (Slyfield Area Regeneration Project) is a key strategic site in the Guildford Borough Local Plan. Situated next to the River Wey, just two kilometres from the historic town centre, the development will be connected to the town centre and station through the Sustainable Movement Corridor's planned cycle routes and footpaths. It supports the development of 1,500 homes, 40% of which are affordable and employment space on a 41 ha. brownfield site currently used for a Thames Water Sewage Treatment Works and a Guildford Borough Council depot. Cllr Caroline Reeves, Leader of Guildford Borough Council, says: "We are delighted that our bid for significant funding from central government has been successful. This will enable us to progress with our plans to build the homes our borough needs on this key strategic site in Guildford. "The Weyside Urban Village will be a sustainable development with a mix of accommodation suitable for all, from families to young people and those downsizing. With links to our Sustainable Movement Corridor, residents will be able to cycle and walk into the town centre along the River Wey."
The new sustainable allotments will have many 'green' features including recycled accommodation units, rain water harvesting, ecological enhancement, tree retention and protection and permeable surfacing to footpaths and parking areas. Current allotment holders and members of the public were invited to two information events this week to understand the relocation of the new North Moor allotment facilities as part of the Slyfield Area Regeneration Project (now known as the Weyside Urban Village). A large laminated illustration of the new site allowed attendees to write or draw their thoughts and offer suggestions on the design of the new facilities. Cllr Jan Harwood, Lead Councillor for Lead Councillor for Planning, Planning Policy, Housing Delivery through Planning says: "It was great to see so many residents and allotment holders this week at the information events. We know how passionate people are about gardening in Guildford and we're delighted to be offering such cutting-edge facitilies at the relocated site. The new allotment facilities are fully sustainable and are a great example of a modern, eco-friendly, community gardening project. The innovative and sustainable new facilities will have toilets, storage, meeting space for allotment holders, a patio for socialising and event space as well as brand-new offices for the Guildford Allotment Society (GAS). Working with our partners GAS and the National Allotment Society (NAS) has been incredibly important and helpful, providing insight into the requirements that these amazing new facilities will have." The Weyside Urban Village is part of the Council's local plan, which was adopted on 25 April 2019. Plans for the project include regenerating brownfield land the size of 30 football pitches by building 1,500 new homes, with 40% being affordable housing and creating opportunities for retail outlets and business space as well as the relocation of the Thames Water Sewage Treatment Works. The redevelopment will be connected to the town centre through the Sustainable Movement Corridor's planned cycle routes and footpaths. Allotment holders at the current site will have a six-month transitioning period from October 2020 to April 2021. Both the old site and the new site will be open for the movement of vegetation. The next stage of the allotment relocation project is forming a planning application that will be submitted to the Secretary of State at the end of November.