Welcome to
Bookham Youth & Community Association
Newsflash - Action Needed !
PLANNING APPLICATION for NEW CENTRE
At last, finally, after a lot of hard work - we have the Planning Application in progress and we need your help.
We urgently need your support and help to turn this community facility into reality.
The full plans are now all on the Surrey County Council (SCC) planning portal and they require public comment.
The deadline for comment is 23 January 2026 the link to access the application is below
So please take a few minutes to support our Application named: Bookham Youth & Community Centre.
https://planning.surreycc.gov.uk/Planning/Display/SCCRef-2025-0206
(Please note when you click on the link you will need to scroll down and click on the "Accept" button and the Bookham Youth and Community Centre application will open).
Comments can also be made by email or post:
By Email: mwcd@surreycc.gov.uk
By Post: Planning, Surrey County Council, PO Box 478, Reigate RH28EF quoting application reference number SCCREF-2025-0206 with your full postal address.
Message From the BYCA Trustees
We have fought hard for 13 years for a new, exciting and inclusive community facility to be built for everyone in and around Bookham. With an emphasis on youth.
To help us get there, PLEASE take a few minutes to support the Planning Application
This new website is to keep the Bookham & neighbouring communities up to date as the development proceeds. Building completion is due Autumn 2026, subject to Planning timescales.
In addition to updates on this website, you can click here to sign up for our email service which will send updates direct to your mailbox.
There are hurdles ahead before delivery can be assured including:
Planning approval
Lease agreement
Funding of equipment required to operate centre.
Recruiting more volunteers - see “Can you help?”
Latest news...
Planning Submitted
10th December 2025
Planning application submitted by SCC and old building demolished.
Demolition of the old building to start
24th October 2025
Contractors, Best Demolition Ltd, will be commencing the demolition of the old centre on behalf of SCC on 29th October 2025. The work is expected to take six weeks to complete. Any points of concern can be raised with Best Demolition 01435 862381 - office@bestdemolition.co.uk.
SCC Press Release
Surrey County Council’s Cabinet has given the green light to build a brand-new Bookham Community Centre, marking a significant milestone for residents and local community groups.
The former Bookham Youth and Community Centre, located at 164 Lower Road, served the community from the 1950s until its closure in 2019. After careful consideration of potential sites and planning constraints, Cabinet has now confirmed that the new Bookham Community Centre will be delivered independently of any housing development, ensuring that the needs of the community remain the top priority.
