This location offers an excellent opportunity to deliver a new, high-quality store in a easily accessed existing retail site, helping to improve shopping choice for local residents and supporting continued investment in the town.

The proposals include a new M&S Foodhall of approximately 1,900 sqm (20,500 sq ft) net sales floor area. A modern new M&S Foodhall, offering a wide range of fresh, seasonal produce sourced from Select Farms and everyday essentials offering a distinct M&S product range not currently available in Godalming. The store will be supported by 170 parking spaces (including parent and child and accessible bays), cycle parking, and utilising existing servicing arrangements.

The new store will create up to 80 local jobs across a range of roles.

Vehicle access and egress will be via Woolsack Way, with designated customer and service entrances. The site is well-connected by foot, road and cycle, with a bus stop located adjacent to the site on Flambard Way ensuring strong links to local public transport.

Yes. The site is located within walking distance of the town centre and nearby residential areas. 24 cycle parking spaces will be provided to encourage travel by bike. The location supports access via sustainable transport modes, aligning with M&S’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions.

A Transport Assessment will be submitted with the planning application. This will assess the impact of the proposals on the local highway network and confirm that the scheme can be accommodated with appropriate mitigation if required.

The Foodhall will include electric car charging points, energy-efficient heating and cooling systems and biodiversity enhancements as part of sustainability-first design.

Subject to planning permission, M&S aims to begin construction in early 2026, with the new Godalming Foodhall opening in Spring / Summer 2026.

The proposal will bring back into use the vacant Homebase unit. Pets at Home will remain on site and continue to trade as normal.