Planning application 5/P/01368 is now open for public comments. The proposal is for the construction of a three-storey, 70 bed care home (Class C2) on land at Hammersley Drive, Ash (GU12). The application also includes access arrangements, car and cycle parking, and landscaping works.
A well-attended parish meeting in October 2025 gave residents the chance to hear details about earlier versions of this proposal. Representatives from Muller Property Group, EQ Care Group, and Third Revolution Projects presented the plans and answered questions.
Key points raised at the meeting included:
- The design had been reduced from an earlier 76-bed concept to a 70-bed design following feedback.
- Developers stated that most care home residents typically come from within three miles, emphasising a local community benefit.
- The care home is expected to create around 100 local jobs.
- Space inside the building would be made available for community use.
- Residents raised concerns about parking capacity and local transport limitations. In response, developers reported a plan for 25 on-site spaces, including disabled parking and an ambulance bay, along with a staff travel plan to reduce car use.
What Class C2 Means
The proposed care home falls under Use Class C2, which covers residential institutions. This typically includes Care homes, Hospitals and nursing homes, Boarding schools, Residential colleges and Training centres. Class C2 applies to facilities where residents live full-time and receive care or supervision as part of the service provided.
About the Proposal
According to the submission, the development includes:
- A purpose built 70 bed care home
- A three storey building
- On site parking for staff and visitors
- Dedicated cycle storage
- Landscaping and boundary treatments
- A new vehicular and pedestrian access layout
How to View and Comment
Residents can view Full planning documents, Site plans and drawings, Design and access statements, and supporting technical reports on the Guildford Borough Council planning portal. Searching for application 5/P/01368.
Comments can be submitted online to share concerns, objections, support, or general feedback on the development.
Why Resident Feedback Matters
Public comments help the planning authority understand the local impact. Feedback can highlight:
- Traffic and parking implications
- Local infrastructure pressures
- Environmental or amenity issues
- The suitability of the building’s height and scale
- Potential community benefits
Every comment is reviewed before a decision is made.
Next Steps
If you live near Hammersley Drive or have an interest in developments at Ash Lodge Park, you are encouraged to review the application and submit your views during the consultation period.