We are ready to share our plans for 20 new affordable homes at Site F of Ockford Ridge in Godalming and we'd love to know what you think. Our plans feature both flats and houses, ensuring there are homes to suit families of different sizes, and there will be 32 off street parking spaces to reduce pressure on nearby roads.&nbsp; Sustainability is at the heart of the design, reflecting our commitment to tackle climate change. Solar panels will produce renewable energy to power the new homes, including electric vehicle charging points and energy efficient LED lighting. Air Source Heat Pumps will be installed to provide a more efficient way of heating the homes, and high-quality double glazing will keep the heat in and the cold out. Just click on the Ockford Ridge Site F tile to view the plans and have your say. If you would like to meet our team in person, we have organised a drop-in event at &nbsp;St Mark’s Church in Godalming on Tuesday 30 July from 3.30pm until 6.30pm. Please come and join us to talk about our proposals and ask any questions you may have.

Take a first look at plans for new affordable homes at Ockford Ridge

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<div>Waverley Borough Council is inviting residents to a drop-in event at Elstead Youth Centre on Wednesday 10 July to view plans for 26 new affordable homes.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The council is proposing to demolish 10 existing properties and replace them with 26 new affordable homes at Springfield in Elstead. The drop-in event, which will run from 3.15pm until 6.15pm, is a chance to meet with the team managing the project, talk about the proposals and ask any questions.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The plans include different styles of homes, including flats, maisonettes and semi-detached houses, and feature a mix of one, two and three-bedroom homes, providing residents with a choice of properties to suit all needs. &nbsp; &nbsp;Each house and maisonette will have private gardens, the flats will share outdoor communal space and there will be landscaped public space for everyone to enjoy. &nbsp; &nbsp;The new homes have been designed sympathetically to complement the existing style of the village, and off-street parking will be provided for each property to reduce pressure on the roads. &nbsp; &nbsp;Sustainability is at the heart of the design, reflecting the council&rsquo;s determination to take action on the Climate Emergency and protect the environment. Solar panels will produce renewable energy to power the new homes, including electric vehicle charging points and energy efficient LED lighting. Air Source Heat Pumps will be installed to provide a more efficient way of heating the homes, and high-quality double glazing will keep the heat in and the cold out. &nbsp; &nbsp;The council has worked closely with Surrey County Council, the lead flood authority and consultants to ensure the scheme not only has no impact on existing surface water drainage, but it actually reduces flood risk in this part of Elstead. The scheme also aims to ensure the natural environment is in a better state than it was before, by delivering a biodiversity net gain of 20%. &nbsp; Any residents who are unable to attend the drop-in event on 10 July are able to view the plans online from Monday 08 July on our new housing development engagement platform at:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.waverley.gov.uk/housingdev">www.waverley.gov.uk/housingdev</a>. All the information boards are available to read and there&rsquo;s the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed layout and design. &nbsp; &nbsp;Councillor Janet Crowe, co-portfolio holder for Housing Delivery, said: &nbsp; &nbsp;&ldquo;Our development at 13 to 22 Springfield in Elstead is an opportunity for us to provide much needed affordable housing for local people and families who would otherwise struggle to find a place of their own. &nbsp; &nbsp;&ldquo;We&rsquo;ve taken great care to produce designs that are in keeping with the area and make the best use of new technology to maximise energy efficiency and protect the environment.&nbsp;&nbsp;&ldquo;I look forward to sharing our proposals on 10 July and I hope local residents are able to come along on the day to let us know what they think&nbsp;about the proposed new homes, Local Area of Play and our plans to refocus and improve The Quillets before we submit a formal planning application in the summer.&rdquo; &nbsp;</div>

Feedback on exciting plans for new sustainable homes in Elstead  

<div><div><div>The best of the borough&rsquo;s construction projects and the teams working on them, were celebrated at the first Surrey Building Control Awards last week (Thursday 11 May 2023) at The Guildford Pavilion, Woodbridge Road Sportsground.The aim of these new Awards is to recognise and reward the best construction projects and people working with Surrey&rsquo;s Local Authority Building Control teams.&nbsp;The judging panel reviewed a range of projects and talented individuals or teams that had worked with Surrey&rsquo;s Building Control teams in 2022. They highlighted the strength of high quality workmanship across the projects; from simple extensions, complex barn conversions and new houses built on tricky terrain to larger, bolder housing developments and local authority housing schemes focusing on sustainability and lowering utility costs for residents. The nominations truly showcased the professional working relationships between the local building control teams and the project/client team.Waverley was successful in the following categories:WINNERSBest quality workmanship &ndash; Best Builder &ndash; Craig Grover and team at Grover Building ServicesBest quality workmanship &ndash; Best Architect &ndash; Ava O&rsquo;Grady and team at C7 ArchitectsBest Site Manager &ndash; Clive Healey, Countryside PartnershipsBest New Local Authority Housing Development &ndash; Site B/now Laurel Close, Ockford Ridge, Godalming&nbsp;Best Sustainable Development &ndash; Site B/now Laurel Close, Ockford Ridge, Godalming&nbsp;Best Residential Extension &ndash; Starvelle Barn, Baynards&nbsp;HIGHLY COMMENDEDBest public or community building: Hazelbank Stores, EwhurstBest individual new home &ndash; Treetop View, FarnhamCommenting on Site B/Laurel Close, Ockford Ridge, judges said:&ldquo;This development produced 17 superb, spacious and affordable homes. &nbsp;Following demolition of 14, 1930s small, energy-inefficient houses, the housing development team created 17 stylish affordable energy efficient homes in their place. &nbsp;The project addressed resident needs, helps with fuel poverty, and delivers Waverley the council&#39;s net zero and biodiversity targets. &nbsp;Waverley Building Control balanced a sensible approach with the team, responding with speed to the contractor (Thakeham Homes) and developed a great working relationship.&rdquo;</div></div></div>

Waverley among winners of Inaugural Surrey Building Control Awards 2023

We are delighted to finally bring you this one-stop-shop for everything Waverley housing development. On this site you will find information tiles and timelines for all of Waverley’s current and recently completed housing development projects. Take your time to peruse the information available.

 

We are opening our hub by asking for your feedback on the 13-22 Springfield redevelopment in Elstead. Please click on the tiles to view information and design boards and give us your feedback. We are also asking for local views on The Quillets play area at Springfield as we look to improve this for the community.

Introducing Waverley’s new Housing Development Engagement Hub

Waverley Housing Development

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Housing Waverley

The housing team

4 new affordable 1 bed flats, with 2 allocated to support homelessness.

Aarons Hill, Godalming

Being Built: Aarons Hill, Godalming

This development will provide four 1-bedroom flats part funded by Homes England, which will be allocated to support people who are currently or are at risk of homelessness. The new homes will be affordable to help meet social and affordability needs in the area.Waverley Borough Council have chosen Ermine Construction to build these homes. Ermine Construction are hoping to finish the homes in 10 months, starting in Spring 2024 and finishing in early 2025. Waverley Borough Council councillors, Ermine Construction and Waverley Borough Council&rsquo;s Housing Development team met at the site in May to officially start the build with a &lsquo;spade-in the-ground ceremony&rsquo;.&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1720091917/projects/65df161f59295bd76d616700/yhdej7ep9ubbpaudlmlx.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Waverley Borough Council Councillors, Ermine Construction and Waverley Borough Council Housing Development Team at the Spade in the ground ceremony." data-uw-rm-alt="HD" style="width: 700px;">

The homes have been designed in line with Waverley Borough Councils Affordable Homes Delivery Strategy and climate change commitments. The homes will be net zero in operation taking a fabric first approach. They will be fitted with air-source heat pumps and photo voltaic (PV) panels providing hot water and energy to the new homes. These technologies will complement enhanced insulation (doors, windows, floor slab, roofs, and wall) measures, the fabric-first elements, delivering fit for the future homes for Waverley Borough Council and its residents.&nbsp;Concept images and initial layout plans are below.

Take a look at some photos of the building in progress&hellip;

Check back here for updates as the project continues!

Retrofit of 7 council-owned homes at Ockford Ridge, Godalming. 

Retrofit Home

Being Built: Ockford Ridge Retrofit Project

Retrofit homes at Ockford Ridge

A project that sees the ground-up refurbishment of 7 council-owned homes at Ockford Ridge. It&rsquo;s an important project for the Council which incorporates a &lsquo;green tech&rsquo; Pilot Scheme. The aim here is to create sustainable smart homes, using green technology and sustainable building practices, improving the quality of the homes for residents whilst driving down long-term running costs for both residents and the Council. &nbsp;&nbsp;The project delivers against Waverley Borough Council&rsquo;s strategic priorities of:&nbsp;<ul type="disc"><li>Taking-action on Climate Emergency and protecting the environment &ndash; by providing energy efficient homes.</li><li>Good quality housing for all income levels and age groups &ndash; by providing affordable homes.&nbsp;</li><li>Effective strategic planning and development management to meet the needs of our communities &ndash; by managing and improving existing council homes and property.&nbsp;</li><li>Improving the health and wellbeing of residents and communities &ndash; by updating and improving homes for the people who live in them.&nbsp;</li></ul>Work is nearly complete on the seven retrofit properties on the Ridge. The sites were secured in 2023 and initial stripping out was completed early 2024. Now the properties have external wall insulation, new windows and doors, solar panels, air source heat pumps, new electrical installations and revised interiors. Completion of the works is expected end May 2024. &nbsp;Niblock have successfully carried out the works and have added benefit to the local community through their recent involvement with the community garden, engagement with St Mark and All Saints Primary School, and donations to support local initiatives such as the Surrey SATRO Mentoring Programme.&nbsp;Take a look at our before and after images of the retrofitted homes below.

Photos of two houses, before and after refurbishment.

Find out about our new award winning homes at Ockford Ridge. 

New homes

Being Built: Ockford Ridge, Godalming

Ockford Ridge Godalming 

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1718355420/projects/65df161f59295bd76d616700/rhi3dydx9d0ltiqhy6hb.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" alt="Image of Laurel Close, Site B, Ockford Ridge, Godalming">Image of Laurel Close, Site B, Ockford Ridge, Godalming

Six sites at Ockford Ridge (A to F) are being redeveloped in phases up until 2025. The Ockford Ridge project is part of Waverley&#39;s substantial multi-million-pound investment in its housing stock. Sites A, B and D are now complete. Site C is still in construction and site E and F are in the pipeline.&nbsp;

Find out about each part of the development here...

<h3 style="text-align: center;">Site A Construction</h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zZTZ3DvGVJk?si=i8PL9ySZueZIs6fo" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></h3>

When building these properties, we&#39;ve tried to keep the local community informed and advised. Here are our community newsletters - the next one is due out summer 2024.&nbsp;

A selection of My Ockford newsletters 

In 2023 Laurel Close won a LABC Building Excellence Award - being selected as Regional Winner for Best Small Social Housing Development!&nbsp;

Supporting the Community

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1718357620/projects/65df161f59295bd76d616700/uij9iaewcl5ipsuvvucn.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" alt="Image showing logos of organisations supporting Eashing Cemetery community garden project">Image showing logos of organisations supporting Eashing Cemetery community garden project

Waverley Borough Council, Thakeham and Roots for the Future also carried out ground-breaking, re-wilding and planting in the adjoining Eashing Cemetery community garden working with Godalming Town Council - investing in social value themes through the council&rsquo;s bespoke community benefit programme.&nbsp;<ul><li>12 walnut trees were donated by our main contractor, Thakeham and planted on a community planting day.</li><li>Many community garden days have taken place.</li><li>Skillway students have crafted a bench and metal plaques, now in the garden, with the grand unveiling in 2023 by the Mayor of Waverley.</li><li>The Girl Guides have created and installed a bird bath in the garden.&nbsp;</li><li>Many more community members have planted seeds and tended weeds.&nbsp;</li></ul>Thanks to all the hard work it&#39;s now a reflective and beautiful place to be.&nbsp;

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1718357789/projects/65df161f59295bd76d616700/pirchb6irz4sd2y6eevj.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" alt="Diagram showing progression of works at Eashing Cemetery">Diagram showing progression of works at Eashing Cemetery

Supporting the Local School

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1719238546/projects/65df161f59295bd76d616700/lzlun7fugafmfnptauh1.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Image of trim trail at local school. ">Image of trim trail at local school. &nbsp;

Community Benefit Funding also helped support the local school with a new &#39;trim trail&#39; climbing apparatus installed. Here is what the children had to say...<ul><li id="isPasted">&quot;The trim trail changed my break because it&#39;s fun and it reminds me about gymnastics. My favourite is the bars because you can discover new skills. It makes my day HAPPY.&quot;</li><li>&quot;The new trim trail has really made playtime more interesting and more exciting.&quot;</li><li>&quot;Playtime became more fun with the trim trail. My favourite is the bar. You can flip on it and it&#39;s really fun.&quot;</li><li>&quot;I think the trim trail is an amazing thing for KS2 because it has kept everyone busy all break every break! It is great for improving gymnastics and sports.&quot;</li><li>&quot;It makes me connect with other kids because we all have the trim trail. Also it makes our playtime more fun than it was. I just love it so so so much!&quot; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>&quot;It&#39;s very good. Everyone I know is chilling and racing on it!&quot;</li><li>&quot;I give the trim trail a 10/10. Thanks!&quot;</li><li>&quot;I love it. It is very fun to play on and the design is great!&quot;</li><li>&quot;I like the new playground because you can climb and go on the bridge.&quot;</li><li>&quot;What I like about the trim trail is that there is a tunnel because you can climb on top of it.&quot;</li></ul>

My Ockford Ridge - Winter 2023 .pdf

My Ockford Ridge - Summer 2023 .pdf

My Ockford Ridge - Summer 2022.pdf

My Ockford Ridge - Winter 2022.pdf

My Ockford Ridge - Autumn 2021.pdf

See the new flats built by Fowler Construction. 

Riverside Court Farnham

Newly Built: New flats at Riverside Court, Farnham

Riverside Court in Farnham

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1716288263/projects/65df161f59295bd76d616700/t2btisxczjacern55zhv.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Riverside Court, Farnham" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" data-uw-rm-alt="HD" style="width: 700px;"> This project included the conversion of a former staff accommodation and a disused communal bathroom into two new, large one-bedroom flats.&nbsp;The new flats are modern with accessibility at the heart of the design. They are suitable for wheelchairs, have modern layouts, kitchens, accessible bathrooms and have private outside garden spaces.&nbsp;Both flats are being advertised to residents via Waverley Borough Council&rsquo;s choice-based lettings system called Waverley Homechoice, supporting the council&rsquo;s aim to deliver quality, affordable housing for residents with accessibility needs. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;The scheme was delivered by Fowler Building Contractors to the highest quality design specifications. Residents living within the other 29 flats at Riverside Court were kept notified throughout the duration of the works.See below the flats before the refurbishments.

Take a tour of the new flats...

Here's how we plan to deliver affordable sustainable homes across the borough. 

Construction Work

Corporate and Affordable Homes Delivery Strategy

Build More, Build Better, Build for Life.

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1720091105/projects/65df161f59295bd76d616700/onynyqrc4xhkbfkb44rk.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Waverley Housing Development Team, Councillors and The Mayor of Waverley with Ermine Construction at Aarons Hill, SPring 2024.">Housing Development Team, Councillors and The Mayor of Waverley with Ermine Construction at Aarons Hill, Spring 2024.

Affordable housing is central to community wellbeing. It is consistent with the Council&#39;s Corporate Strategy 2020 &ndash; 2025, strategic priority to deliver &lsquo;good quality housing for all income levels and age groups&rsquo; and &lsquo;Effective strategic planning and development management to meet the needs of our communities&#39;.The projects we have on this hub aim to increase the number of affordable homes available for those that are in housing need and registered on the Council&rsquo;s housing register or seeking to own a home through purchase of a percentage share of a shared ownership home.&nbsp;Importantly schemes are being developed with sustainability in mind - using renewable energy and innovative design to meet the needs of housing now and in the future, driving down energy use and costs for residents and the Council longer term.&nbsp;Read our Corporate and Affordable Homes Delivery strategies below:<a class="fr-strong fr-green" href="https://www.waverley.gov.uk/Services/Council-information/About-Waverley-Borough-Council/Corporate-Strategy-2020-25" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Corporate Strategy 2020-2025</a><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.waverley.gov.uk/Portals/0/Documents/services/housing/housing-enabling/Wave%20-%20Affordable%20Homes%20Delivery%20Strategy%202022-2025v4.pdf?ver=OfyN2IJe9M5HC4d0HgFS8A%3d%3d" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Affordable Homes Delivery Strategy 2022-2025</a>

View exciting plans for 20 new environmentally sustainable homes at Ockford Ridge, Godalming.

In Consultation: Ockford Ridge Site F

Ockford Ridge: Site F

Ockford Ridge: The Background

Waverley Borough Council is investing in the council housing at Ockford Ridge, Godalming to enhance it for the benefit of existing residents and future generations.&nbsp; We are working with the community at Ockford Ridge to refurbish homes that are going to be retained, to rebuild homes and also create new homes for local people. This will be delivered through ongoing conversation, consultation and community engagement.&nbsp; Six sites (A to F) are being redeveloped in phases up until 2025 as part of a substantial multi-million pound investment in to Waverley&#39;s housing stock. Homes are now complete and occupied at Sites A, B, C and D, with just Sites E and F still to be delivered. You can find out more about the project at our <a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://housingwaverley.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/being-built-ockford-ridge-godalming/step1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ockford Ridge section on this hub</a>.

View the Plans and Have Your Say

Please take a look at the information boards below to learn more about the redevelopment of Site F and to view the proposed plans.We would be grateful to hear your thought on the plans by filling out the survey below.

Check Out the Ockford Ridge: Site F Information Boards

Frequently Asked Questions

<h3>Thank you for your feedback, please press &#39;Next&#39; to submit your response.</h3>

Ockford Ridge Site F Information Boards July 2024.pdf

See the plans for 13 to 22 Springfield, Elstead.

In Pre-Application: 13-22 Springfield, Elstead

13-22 Springfield Elstead

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1711620666/projects/65df161f59295bd76d616700/ldb65pytfdb1ozhe2dki.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" alt="Early stage drawing of houses and a road with some trees">Early-stage artistic impression of Springfield, Elstead

Elstead Village Elstead is situated within the beautiful countryside of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), in the County of Surrey. It is an attractive rural village where development is concentrated on two roads - Thursley Road and Milford Road - that meet at a central green. The settlement area nestles in a long but narrow band of land between the River Wey to the west and north and the higher land of Bonfire Hill / West Hill and Spring Hill to the east and south. The built up area never rises above the 60m contour line, a defining line for the settlement structure.&nbsp;(Source: Elstead and Weyburn Neighbourhood Plan)&nbsp;

Springfield is situated off Milford Road in Elstead. It is close to Elstead village centre and currently houses local authority homes and privately owned residences. Waverley Borough Council is hoping to redevelop the existing homes 13 -22 Springfield that are in need of updating and repair and deliver 26 new energy efficient, affordable homes in line with the Council&rsquo;s Affordable Homes Delivery Strategy 2022-25 and meet local housing need.&nbsp;Below are some details about the project including an indicative timeline and some plans.&nbsp;

Project timeline

Existing layout

Our plan is to revise the layout of 13-22 Springfield to include the new properties. The scheme still needs planning permission - we hope to submit a planning application in the summer this year - so this engagement is pre-application and your views and comments are welcome.&nbsp;The information boards below outline the proposal and are the same boards that were shared at a &nbsp;community drop-in event held on 10 July 2024 at Elstead Youth Centre.Let us know your thoughts on the new plans to deliver 26 new affordable, energy efficient and sustainable homes to meet local housing need below.&nbsp;

View or download the information and design boards here:

We have worked with our design team and the Parish Council to develop a scheme that will provide energy efficient homes, improved environment by reducing the longstanding flood risk, increased provision of parking and &nbsp;enhanced local play provision, landscaping and biodiversity which will benefit not only our tenants but also have a wider positive impact for the community in Elstead.&nbsp;

New Local Area of Play (LAP)

<div data-scroll-id="617f2aaf-6590-48dc-a23d-1c3b4dfbdf78" data-testid="ProposalSectionRender" id="isPasted"><div data-testid="Container">The size of the Springfield scheme gives the council the opportunity to add new informal play facilities closer to the heart of Springfield and in turn re-focus and improve the recreational facilities of Quillets for wider community use.&nbsp; A Local Area of Play (LAP) refers to a play area primarily intended to encourage informal play and social interaction among younger children. Typically, the area defines itself through low-level playground equipment. Below are some ideas for the LAP layout. </div></div><div data-scroll-id="fcaf7565-3f9c-4c7a-9879-d024c299bef4" data-testid="ProposalSectionRender"><div data-testid="Container"><div data-disable-events="true"> </div></div></div>

<div data-scroll-id="617f2aaf-6590-48dc-a23d-1c3b4dfbdf78" data-testid="ProposalSectionRender" id="isPasted"><div data-testid="Container">This sketch shows one of the possible options for the open space at the front of the scheme: we have canvassed the views of the council&rsquo;s green spaces manager and community developmet officers so that we can capture and be aware of the main ingredients for this planning requirement: its principle elements are:</div></div><div data-scroll-id="fcaf7565-3f9c-4c7a-9879-d024c299bef4" data-testid="ProposalSectionRender"><div data-testid="Container"><div data-disable-events="true"><ul><li>An enclosed, safe (gated) and fenced play area for children with adult supervision seating, smaller play equipment with planted, sensory-rich landscaping close by.</li><li>Perimeter hedges to provide both screening and security as well as habitat and means to reduce carbon, giving its location near the roads/ junction.</li><li>A water feature (swale), to provide biodiversity and community interest. It would be in the shape and style of a shallow, fenced pond.</li><li>Picnic tables and benches, mounds and planting.</li></ul> </div></div></div>

<h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2>These are some of the questions we have been asked about this development.&nbsp;We will continue add to these as we are asked questions about the redevelopment from the community.--

13-22 Springfield, Elstead Information Boards.pdf

Learn more about the green space and play park at Quillets, off Back Lane in Springfield, Elstead.

The current Quillets play area

In Pre-Application: The Quillets - Springfield, Elstead

Improving The Quillets Play Area, Springfield

In addition to the new LAP in Springfield, Elstead, we are hoping to make improvements to the Quillets green space.&nbsp;It is proposed that the current Quillets play area will be changed to create a more informal leisure space for all members of the community, for example having made paths, an orchard, boarder planning and grassed areas for relaxation.

Take a look at our information and design board for The Quillets and LAP

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1719236447/projects/65df161f59295bd76d616700/eas7moasaae8xmshiwej.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" alt="Photo of the current Quillets play area.">Above is a photo of the existing Quillets play area