Surrey, like many parts of the country, faces significant challenges in meeting local housing needs, particularly for smaller and more affordable homes.

The council is exploring opportunities to make better use of land within its ownership to help increase the supply of affordable housing and accommodation that supports independent living. The proposal also seeks to contribute towards meeting identified housing and accommodation needs within Surrey.

The council is considering the delivery of new affordable housing on the site through a development partner model. Subject to outline planning approval and the outcome of procurement processes, a development partner will be responsible for developing the detailed design proposals and delivering the scheme.

Yes. Surrey County Council owns the freehold interest in the site.

The site was identified because it has characteristics that may make it suitable for residential development, including:

• Proximity to local amenities and services.
• Access to public transport connections.
• Its relationship with the surrounding built environment.
• The opportunity to bring forward housing on land already owned by the Council.

The suitability of the site for the proposed development will be assessed through the planning process.

The current proposal is for up to 30 units.

This figure is indicative and may change as the design develops and further technical, planning and viability assessments are undertaken.

Affordable housing is defined by the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) as “Housing for sale or rent, for those whose needs are not met by the market (including housing that provides a subsidised route to home ownership and/or is essential for essential local workers

(Definition from Davitt Jones Bould Legal - extract from their webinar on 21/07/2026, “Unlocking Affordable Housing: A practical guide to S106 Agreements for Local Authorities, Providers and Developers”

The current design is for a building of four storeys.

The exact height will be determined as part of the detailed building design during the next stage of the project.

The emerging proposals have been developed with consideration of neighbouring properties and local planning policies and will demonstrate compliance with regulations governing overlooking and overshadowing.

The appearance of the building, including its architecture, materials, landscaping and external finishes, has not yet been determined. These matters will be developed through the detailed design process and considered through any future Reserved Matters application.

An indication of what the development might look like can be found on the Current Proposals page.

The proposal has been developed to demonstrate how residential accommodation may be accommodated on the site while taking account of planning policy requirements, site constraints, resident needs and the surrounding area.

Detailed design proposals will be developed at a later stage.

Accessibility and inclusive design will be key considerations in developing the detailed proposals.

The final design will be developed in accordance with applicable building regulations, planning policies and accessibility requirements.

The proposal currently shows 15 parking spaces including three accessible parking bays.

The number and type of parking proposed will be informed by planning policy requirements, site constraints, accessibility considerations and the needs of future residents.

Electric vehicle charging for cars, cycles, scooters and similar vehicles will be provided in accordance with national planning policy requirements.

Tree surveys and preliminary design work have mapped the existing landscape features. For safety reasons it may be necessary to remove existing trees which are identified as being affected by disease or decay.

Where appropriate, opportunities to retain and enhance the existing landscape features will be incorporated into the development proposals. Any additional landscape mitigation or replacement planting requirements, for example to deliver against biodiversity net gain targets, will be addressed by the imposition of planning conditions.

Ecological appraisals have been undertaken to identify any ecological constraints on development of the site due to the presence of protected species, and measures have been put in place to safeguard any protected species on site throughout the development process.

Any future development will comply with relevant ecological legislation, including any necessary measures to protect, maintain and enhance biodiversity.

Any development brought forward on the site will be required to demonstrate an appropriate sustainable drainage strategy and comply with relevant planning and environmental requirements to address flood risks.

The council is exploring the delivery of affordable housing, including accommodation that may support people with mental health needs who are able to live independently.

The precise accommodation mix, tenure arrangements and allocation policies will be determined as the project develops.

The arrangements for allocating and managing the accommodation have not yet been determined.

Further information will be provided if and when the scheme progresses and occupancy arrangements are established.

The eligibility and allocation criteria are still being developed and have not yet been finalised. Any future arrangements will be subject to applicable housing eligibility criteria and operational requirements.

Due to the limited number of units in the proposal it is likely that demand will exceed supply. The agreement with the development partner is likely to include measures that ensure Surrey residents will be given priority.

It is too early to confirm future rental levels.

Any future rents will be determined closer to completion of the development and will reflect the tenure model adopted for the scheme and relevant housing regulations and policies.

Any potential impacts on local services will be considered through ongoing engagement with relevant stakeholders and service providers.

Once submitted, details of the application will be available through Surrey County Council's Planning applications register and via this website.

Information about how to view the application and submit comments will be made available through the council's normal consultation processes.

Once the planning application has been validated, members of the public will be able to review the application documents and submit comments during the consultation period.

Details of how to do this will be published on the planning register, and a link to the application will be placed on this website.

An outline planning application establishes whether the principle of development is acceptable.

It determines key elements including scale, massing and access, but allows certain details to be considered later through a separate process known as Reserved Matters. This provides flexibility to develop a fully detailed proposal following further technical design work and consultation.

The council’s planning officers will notify statutory consultees, including the relevant district or borough council, the highways department and the Environment Agency. Residents who might be affected by the proposed development will receive formal notification when the application is submitted.

Planning officers will consider the proposals in the light of local and national planning policy and any comments or recommendations from statutory consultees. They will also consider comments received from local residents and interested parties.

The method of determination will depend on the nature and extent of representations received and the council's planning procedures at the time that the application is considered.

Alongside the planning process, Surrey County Council is progressing the appointment of a development partner.

If outline planning permission is granted, the appointed development partner will be responsible for progressing the detailed design proposals.

Detailed proposals will be subject to technical and viability considerations and will form part of a reserved matters planning application – which will need to address any conditions attached to the outline planning permission.