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The development proposals for Walton Court consist of eight residential buildings comprising 375 new homes, parking facilities and new commercial and public space. The buildings will be three to five storeys high, and will include both apartments and townhouses, with 25% affordable housing provision across the development. The office complex has been vacant for over a decade since Birds Eye/Unilever relocated.
A comprehensive programme of community consultation was conducted prior to submission of the planning application in March 2017. This included a public exhibition in December 2016 and a further public exhibition in April 2017. The feedback received through the consultation programme has informed the design development process.
Steve Coggins, A2Dominion’s Regional Development Director South said:
“We are excited to progress this proposal with our partner Crest Nicholson. I am delighted to say the public consultation event was well attended with over 300 people visiting the exhibition.
“Our proposals, including two different design options, were met with enthusiasm from local people, with many acknowledging the residential development of the vacant site as a positive move.”
A decision on the scheme is due in the Summer.
Walton-on-Thames set for new residential development
15 May 2017
A2Dominion in partnership with Crest Nicholson has submitted a planning application to Elmbridge Borough Council for the redevelopment of the former Birds Eye/Unilever headquarters in Walton on Thames.
The new Walton Court will provide 375 new homes
A comprehensive programme of community consultation was conducted prior to submission of the planning application in March 2017. This included a public exhibition in December 2016 and a further public exhibition in April 2017. The feedback received through the consultation programme has informed the design development process.
“Our proposals, including two different design options, were met with enthusiasm from local people"Originally a listed building, the proposal is to develop a contemporary geometric look which is designed to reflect historic features of the original architecture, whilst retaining some of the original elements such as the listed bird sculpture. An internal courtyard and water features are also proposed as part of the new design, which will sit alongside improved community and landscaped areas.
Steve Coggins, A2Dominion’s Regional Development Director South
Steve Coggins, A2Dominion’s Regional Development Director South said:
“We are excited to progress this proposal with our partner Crest Nicholson. I am delighted to say the public consultation event was well attended with over 300 people visiting the exhibition.
“Our proposals, including two different design options, were met with enthusiasm from local people, with many acknowledging the residential development of the vacant site as a positive move.”
A decision on the scheme is due in the Summer.
