The site is allocated for approximately 100 homes (C3)
Requirements
(1) Pedestrian routes through the site connecting to the existing footpath system in Cathedral owned land which also enables access to the University of Surrey’s Stag Hill campus
(2) Retain strategically important views of the Cathedral and its setting across the town
(3) Sensitive to the setting of the Grade II* listed building (Guildford Cathedral)
(4) A holistic approach to the landscaping of the site to include no unacceptable impact on existing trees or mature hedges
(5) The loss of greenfield requires provision of sufficient integral green infrastructure to enable connectivity of spaces and habitats
(6) Whilst there will be an overall loss of open space, development proposals should incorporate attractive pockets of open space and green infrastructure within the development site, linking to green spaces outside of the site and helping to lessen the impact of the loss
Three rounds of consultation has have now been completed. VIVID and Guildford Cathedral have now submitted a planning application.
The planning application is at the
The webinar will be hosted by VIVID and Guildford Cathedral, the delivery partners for the proposed new scheme, along with architects JTP and other specialist consultants.
Visit the Vivid - Guildford Cathedral page for more information.
A full planning application has now been submitted to Guildford Borough council for 124 Dwelling Units.
The development will be split into 3 areas, with a line of housing to the west end of the site, a denser development at the east end and housing also included at the North Side of the site.
The Guildford Society has written expressing concerns that the submitted development doesn't fully address traffic Issues and in particualr doesn't demonstrate how the views of the site will look. We will be keeping a close eye on whether the concerns are address before determination is proceeded with.
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