Planning application
25/P/01156
Gosden Hill Farm, Merrow Lane, Guildford, GU4 7LE
Proposal
Outline planning application with all matters reserved except for means of access to the site, for the phased development of a residential-led mixed-use development comprising up to 1,800 dwellings (Class C3 Use), C2 use, 6 gypsy and travellers pitches, a mixed-use local centre (comprising some or all Use Class C2, C3, E, F2 and sui generis use), with associated public space, employment floorspace (comprising some or all Use Class B2, B8 and E), land for the provision of a primary school and a secondary school (Use Class F1), creation of a new junction onto the A3, new vehicular access from London Road and Merrow Lane, Park and Ride facility, green infrastructure (including allotments, playspace, amenity green space and sport pitches (Use Class F2(c) and pavilion), SANG, and associated infrastructure and earthworks, at land at Gosden Hill Farm.
As published by the council, reference 25/P/01156
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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18 Aug 2025
Received by Guildford
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30 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Guildford for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About outline applications
How this application type works
An outline application tests the principle of developing a site before the detail is worked up. Some or all of the particulars, such as appearance, layout, scale, access and landscaping, are held back as reserved matters for later approval. Permission at outline stage does not by itself allow building to start; the reserved matters must be approved first.
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