Land East of Eashing Lane and West of Ock Way, Godalming.
This is a joint Inquiry with Guildford that has been called in by SoS and will be held at the WBC council chamber, due to open at 10am on 6 October 2026 and is currently scheduled for 8 sitting days.
Appeal references : APP/Y3615/V/26/3378815 and APP/R3650/V/26/3378816
The inquiry is being live streamed:
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Reason for inquiry
Application by Ashill Land Ltd for creation of a vehicular access to Ock Way and pedestrian access routes (application associated with planning application 25/P/01474 under determination by Guildford Borough Council) at land east of Eashing Lane and west of Ock Way, Godalming, Surrey (Application no: WA/2026/00451)
Details
PINS ref : APP/Y3615/V/26/3378815 relating to
Guildford BC application : 25/P/01474
Residential development comprising of 234 dwellings, including 50% affordable dwellings, together with means of access, internal road network, parking, public open space (including play space), landscaping and associated works.
PINS ref : APP/R3650/V/26/3378816 relating to
WBC application : WA/2026/00451
Creation of a vehicular access to Ock Way and pedestrian access routes
Case Officer contact at the Planning Inspectorate
Laura Chadwick
Email : laura.chadwick@planninginspectorate.gov.uk
Tel : 0303 444 5151
National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) Update
On 12 December 2024, the Government published a revised National Planning Policy Framework (the Framework 2024). The Framework 2024, amongst other things, was accompanied by a written ministerial statement (WMS) and updates to Planning Practice Guidance (PPG).
Information regarding the Framework 2024, and updates to PPG, can be found on GOV.UK: National Planning Policy Framework - GOV.UK.
The WMS can be found on the UK Parliament website: Written statements - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament.
The Framework 2024, WMS and the PPG are material considerations which should be taken into account from the day of publication.