St Edward have submited full plans for approval with a view to obtaining consent by mid 2023. The plans have been numbered 22/P/01336 It is a big application (240 documents approx) covering mixed use redevelopment, comprising buildings ranging from 4 to 14 storeys high, on a site bounded by North Street, Leapale Road and including Commercial Road and part of Woodbridge Road; a redeveloped bus interchange on the current site with new access junction arrangements; a underground car park; and highway works (including alterations to North Street, Leapale Road and Commercial Road; and junctions at Leapale Road / North Street; Leapale Road / Commercial Road / Woodbridge Rd). The scheme also involves conversion of adopted highways (including Commercial Road and Woodbridge Road) to be pedestrian use only.
Plans now include:
St Edward is opening a drop-in exhibition at Dominion House, Woodbridge Road, Guildford, GU1 4PU, (North End of the Bus Station) for a three-week period in August for anyone to come in, view the proposals and ask questions.
By appointment only: 9am-5pm on weekdays.
10am -2pm on Saturday 13th and 20th August
Open drop-in event on Wednesday 17th August
St Edwards have produced a detailed model of the development and some photographs of the model can be found below. It is possible that the model will go on public dispaly at a location in the Town, St Edward are finalising arrangements.
Full details of the Drop in Centre and other information can be found on the North Street Regeneration Website. The Website also has a virtual fly through of the completed scheme.
Part of the scheme proposes a 14 storey building at the north end of the site. This building replaces Dominion House and faces No 1 Onslow Street (previously Sanofi house). No 1 Onslow Street is itself subject to a planning application at 21/P/00539 thet would result in the building becoming 10 Stories high compared to the current height of 8 Stories.
The Society will be reviewing these significant plans over the coming weeks and also engaging in dialogue with St Edwards. Our response will be published on this website.
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