Policy information sourced from The Woking Local Development Document - Core Strategy
CS3: West Byfleet District Centre
High density mixed-use development will be encouraged within West Byfleet District Centre as indicated on the Proposals Map. All new development should be well designed and integrated, and enhance local character.
The Council will facilitate the delivery of the following specific proposals at the district centre. The timetable set out to deliver the proposals is indicative and any proposal which brings forward the redevelopment of the district centre in a comprehensive manner will be considered on its merits.
| Development type and indicative amount | When |
|---|---|
| Housing: 2010-2027 = 170 units | Over the life of the Core Strategy |
| Employment: 1,000 to 1,500sq.m of additional office floorspace to be provided as part of mix-used developments | Over the life of the Core Strategy |
| Retail: Potential for up to 13,000sq.m of additional A class floorspace including 12,500sq.m of A1 retail made up of 10,500sq.m of comparison and 2,000sq.m of convenience floorspace | Over the life of the Core Strategy |
Town centre and residential uses will be acceptable in principle subject to the following requirements.
- A1 retail uses will be focused in the Primary Shopping area.
- The change of use of A1 retail uses will be permitted where this would not have significant harmful effects on the Primary Shopping area, crime and disorder or the vitality and viability of the centre.
- In the Primary Shopping area residential and office development should be provided above ground floor level in order to retain active frontages.
- The Council will safeguard office floorspace within West Byfleet District Centre and support office redevelopment where it does not result in an overall loss of office floorspace.
- The Council recognise the importance to the well-being of the community of adequate community facilities and social and community infrastructure and will seek to safeguard existing facilities and promote new ones where appropriate, as set out in policy CS19.
The Council will work in partnership with service providers, to ensure that access to and within the area is improved for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users.
For more information please see the Core Strategy