Thames Water hold a 99 year lease of their Shalford Water Treatment
Work dated 28th July 1970. Under the terms of their lease the
Tenant must obtain written consent from the Council for any
alterations to their premises.
A permissive pathway for pedestrians and cyclists runs along the
bank of the River Wey and through the demised premise of Thames
Water. This is part of National Cycle Route 22. As the Highways
Authority Surrey County Council are responsible for the repairs and
maintenance of the pathway.
Surrey County Council are proposing upgrade works to the permissive
pathway which crosses the Thames Water lease demise. These works
include resurfacing the path, removing steps to replace with a ramp
and installing a fence to protect users from the river at a narrow
point. These works are deemed acceptable by the Council and will
provide an improved route for walkers and cyclists.
It is therefore proposed that the Council grants its formal consent
to these works via a tri-partite License to Alter, which will be
contracted between Thames Water, Surrey County Council and
Guildford Borough Council.