Decision details

Easement over 24-29 Woodbridge Meadows

Decision Maker: Head of Asset Management

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:


The Council has received a request to grant an Easement over 24-29 Woodbridge Meadows, in line with the following terms and conditions:

The Easement is to be tripartite between the Council as Freeholder, Porche as the long lessee and Thames Water as grantee.

Porche undertook a redevelopment of the site at 24-29 Woodbridge Meadows (with the necessary consents) in 2021/22 to build the Porche Centre Guildford. During construction they were informed by Thames Water of an existing mains water pipe running within the western boundary of the site which had not previously been identified on utility searches.

Thames Water has requested an Easement over the water pipe which the Council has agreed is to be tripartite with Porche who have responsibility for the site until their lease expires in 2106.

As the water pipe is existing, no consideration is payable in this instance. However our legal and surveyors costs are being met.

If you have any queries, then please contact Emma Guy who will be happy to provide further information.


Reasons for the decision:

In accordance with good estate management practice. The mains water pipe serves 8,000 properties within the Borough.

Alternative options considered:

The decision meets the policy requirements for the Council and there were no alternative options available.


Source of Authority to take Decision:

Scheme of Delegation to Officers December 2024
Assistant Director – Assets and Property
Para. 3.8.3
To acquire and dispose of land and property in connection with the Council’s functions and to grant leases, variations, tenancies, rights, easements, licences, consents and wayleaves of, in, or over buildings or land in connection with the Council’s functions, in accordance with Council policies and within the approved General Fund capital programme.


In consultation with the Portfolio Holder, JSD Finance
Portfolio Holder – Housing
(in respect of HRA
commercial leases)
Any relevant AD

Publication date: 29/01/2025

Date of decision: 29/01/2025