Frequently Asked Questions

The proposals are for a new residential development on land south of Old Park Lane, Farnham. The emerging plans include new homes, public open space, strategic planting, sustainable drainage features, pedestrian and cycle routes and associated infrastructure.

The site is located adjacent to the north-eastern edge of the previous Crondall Lane development and to the north of the University for the Creative Arts.

The proposed application boundary extends to approximately 12.288 hectares (30.364 acres).

The proposals are currently being prepared as part of a reserved matters planning application following the approved parameter plans for the site.

The proposals have evolved through technical assessment, stakeholder engagement and ongoing design development. The emerging plans have been informed by approved parameter plans, site constraints, landscape considerations and analysis of the surrounding area.

The layout has been shaped by the site’s existing landscape structure, topography, movement routes, Public Rights of Way, trees, hedgerows and surrounding residential context.

Vehicular access to the development is proposed from Keepsake Close. The movement strategy also includes pedestrian and cycle connections throughout the site.

Yes. The proposals include pedestrian and cycle routes connecting through the site and linking with existing Public Rights of Way and surrounding neighbourhoods.

The proposals seek to prioritise walking, cycling and public transport through a connected and permeable movement network. Nearby bus services and Farnham railway station also provide wider public transport connections.

The site is close to schools, healthcare facilities, supermarkets, leisure facilities and Farnham town centre.

The sustainable travel analysis identifies a number of nearby destinations, including:

• St Andrew’s Church within approximately a five-minute walk;

• The University for the Creative Arts within approximately a six-minute walk or three-minute cycle;

• Farnham town centre within approximately a 20-minute walk or 10-minute cycle; and

• Farnham Leisure Centre within approximately a 30-minute walk or 10-minute cycle.

The proposals include a range of homes designed to support a balanced residential community. The current housing mix includes:

• 4 one-bedroom flats;

• 4 one-bedroom maisonettes;

• 6 two-bedroom bungalows;

• 17 two-bedroom houses;

• 1 three-bedroom bungalow;

• 30 three-bedroom houses;

• 18 four-bedroom houses; and

• 3 five-bedroom houses.

Yes. The proposals include 30% affordable housing distributed throughout the development.

The affordable housing provision includes Affordable Rent, Shared Ownership and First Homes. The proposals also seek to ensure that affordable homes are tenure blind and integrated within the wider development.

Buildings are proposed to be predominantly two storeys with pitched roofs. Areas of single-storey dwellings are also proposed in selected locations.

The proposals are organised around three character areas known as Green Edge, Parklands and Core Area.

The design approach has been informed by surrounding areas including Beavers Road, Crondall Lane, Park Row and Cascade Way. The proposals draw on local materials, roof forms, landscaping and architectural detailing to create a cohesive neighbourhood with its own identity.

The proposals are expected to include a range of red tonal and red multi bricks alongside render, with feature elements such as tile hanging, timber-style cladding and club roof tiles used in selected locations.

Existing trees, hedgerows and vegetation are proposed to be retained and protected wherever possible.

New tree planting and hedgerow planting would also be introduced to strengthen the landscape framework and help the development sit more comfortably within its rural edge setting.

The proposals include strategic planting, public open space, tree-lined streets, ecological corridors, landscape buffers and biodiversity enhancements throughout the site.

The landscape proposals also include a community orchard, integrated play spaces and areas of species-rich grassland, woodland and pond habitat.

The proposals include species-rich grassland, scrub, woodland planting, wetland habitat, a wildlife pond, native planting, hedgerow enhancements and sustainable drainage features. These measures are intended to support Biodiversity Net Gain and create a more varied habitat across the site.

Sustainable drainage systems and balancing ponds are proposed as part of the wider environmental and landscape strategy for the site.

Yes. The layout has been designed to protect important views towards St Andrew’s Church. This has influenced where homes, rooflines and open spaces are placed, helping the development sit more comfortably within the landscape and respond to the shape of the site.

The current parking strategy includes 158 allocated spaces, 22 garages, 26 visitor spaces and 4 temporary sales area spaces, giving a total of 210 spaces distributed throughout the development.

Yes. Cycle storage and bin storage areas are proposed throughout the development as part of the wider movement and streetscape strategy.

Residents and stakeholders can provide feedback through the consultation website, dedicated consultation email address, freephone number and consultation events.

Feedback received during the consultation period will be reviewed by the project team and considered before submission of the reserved matters planning application.

A substantial part of the site is proposed as open space, existing vegetation, play space, SuDS and landscape areas. The updated land use plan identifies around 22 acres / 8 hectares of open space including existing vegetation.

The proposals include a Local Equipped Area for Play and a Local Area for Play, alongside informal recreation areas, seating, picnic tables and nature-based play features. These spaces are designed to be accessible, overlooked and integrated within the wider green infrastructure network.

Each home would be provided with space for refuse and recycling storage, with hardstanding areas included where required. For houses, bins would generally be stored within the plot and accessed via side gates where possible, helping keep streets and frontages tidy.

The layout has also been designed to allow refuse vehicles to move through the development safely and efficiently. Bin collection points would be provided where needed, with bins positioned within a convenient distance of both residents and collection vehicles. The proposals seek to ensure that bins can be collected without creating unnecessary obstruction or visual clutter within the street scene.

The layout has been designed with appropriate separation distances, including around 20m back-to-back and 11m side-on distances where relevant.

Streets, parking areas, pedestrian routes and open spaces are designed to be overlooked by homes, with clear boundaries between public, shared and private areas.

Open space and landscape areas are expected to be managed through a management company or another process agreed with the Council.