Plans approved for 160 new homes in Guildford town centre

Plans have been approved for 160 new homes in Guildford town centre including 40% at affordable rents.

One hundred and sixty new homes for local residents will be built by the Council on a key brownfield site next to Guildford station, after approval by the Planning Committee. The new development on the site of Guildford Park Road car park will offer 64 homes at affordable rents. A new multi-storey car park will also be built to provide parking for residents and visitors.

Cllr Tony Rooth, Lead Councillor for Housing and Social Welfare says: “We are delighted to now go ahead with these exciting plans for much needed affordable housing in Guildford town centre. This development is part of this council’s commitment to look at brownfield sites first for new housing in the borough.

“40% of the new homes will be available at affordable rents. This means lower income households, including many key workers will be able to live closer to their place of work and thereby also help reduce traffic congestion.”

The development includes 51 one and 82 two bed flats plus 27 three bed houses. 64 units will be retained by the council for letting at affordable rents.

The car park will have 493 public parking spaces, helping meet the need for more parking for shoppers, visitors and local residents. Parking for new residents in the development will also be provided. The ground floor of the main building will also be home to a small number of commercial units.