Policy information sourced from the Elmbridge Core Strategy

CS4 - Weybridge

Weybridge, which also includes Oatlands and St George’s Hill, will continue to fulfil a diverse range of important roles as a centre for residential, employment and leisure uses. There is scope for additional residential development across the area, primarily through redevelopment of previously developed land outside of high flood risk areas. Opportunities for further employment will be focused in existing employment areas at the Heights, Brooklands Business Park and the town centre. Weybridge is an area with a high quality environment. All new development will need to be well designed, integrate with, and enhance local character.

Development in areas of heritage value, specifically in and around Weybridge town centre, Monument Green, Brooklands and the Wey Navigation will take account of their historic context and any relevant Conservation Area Character Appraisal.

Although there is limited development potential within the town centre, higher density mixed use developments could be appropriate, provided they contribute to local character and distinctiveness; enhance the historic context of the centre; and contribute to the diversity of uses available to local people. (see CS18 - Town Centre Uses).

The provision of infrastructure and services, including education, will be improved within the plan period (see CS16-Social and Community facilities). The Council will work in partnership with providers to ensure that continual improvements take place in order to retain people’s quality of life and address the needs of a growing local population. Brooklands Community Park will be protected and improved in order to fulfil its role as a Suitable Accessible Natural Greenspace (SANG), as part of the mitigation measures relating to the Thames Basin Heath Special Protection Area.

The Council will work in partnership with service providers, to ensure that access to and within the area is improved for pedestrians and cyclists, public transport users and those with impaired mobility. Measures will be promoted to tackle traffic congestion and air pollution. The station will be improved and a parking strategy will be developed in partnership with Surrey County Council.

See appendix 2 for settlement investment and development schedules.

For more information please see the Elmbridge Core Strategy