Julian Lyon, chairman of the Guildford Society, opened his statement by reminding the meeting that the council were the applicants as well as the adjudicators in the matter of Walnut Bridge and that it was situated within River Wey Conservation Area. One letter was summarised as saying: “Not necessary to replace bridge / current bridge functions well (officer comment: There is no requirement for the applicant to justify the specific need for development.)” While the development will result in the loss of a number of mature trees this will be mitigated by a suitable landscaping scheme.ģ2 letters of objection were received by GBC and none, apparently, in support.
The council says that the design of the bridge is sympathetic to its location and will not impact on the setting or significance of the designated River Wey Conservation Area. The route is likely to be subject to increased traffic by virtue of new development in the local area, especially the unpopular Solum redevelopment of Guildford Railway Station. The new bridge is intended to provide an improved route for pedestrians and cyclists between the station and the town centre. There was concern, expressed at the planning meeting, that if the project did not proceed the £926,000 already used from the M3 LEP grant would be lost or have to be repaid. See also: Letter: Dragon Report Ignored Planning Grounds Comments on Walnut Bridge
5 million) with contributions from Surrey County Council and Guildford Borough Council. According to a GBC press release the project is set to be completed by Spring 2020.Įxpected to cost £3.3 million, nearly a million of which has already been spent in consultation fees and preparation, the bridge will be funded by the M3 Local Enterprise Partnership (£1. Guildford Borough Council (GBC) granted permission to itself at the Planning Committee meeting held last night (October 10). Guildford’s Walnut Bridge which crosses the River Wey by the Odeon Cinema is to be replaced.
A computer-generated view of the approved new Walnut Bridge from the river, with the Billings building in the background.
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