Shortlands Farm public inquiry

What you need to know

A public inquiry is a formal procedure open to the public. It's led by an Planning Inspector. The procedure allows the named parties to give evidence. The Inspector will consider all the information on the appeal before making a decision.

A planning inquiry related to Shortlands Farm, Guildford Road, Ash, Guildford, GU12 6DF ran from 15 September until 25 September 2026.

Update

The Inquiry took place virtually on Monday 21 September 2026.

Second Adjournment Note (Word doc, 53 KB)

Reason for inquiry

Appeal by Gleeson Strategic Land against a non-determination of an outline planning application 25/P/01521.

Planning application number: 25/P/01521 (opens new window). Planning Appeal reference number: 25/P/01521/APL. Appeal number: 6008529

Description of works: Outline planning application with all matters except for the access off Guildford Road and Wyke Lane reserved, for subsequent approval for the demolition of existing buildings and hardstanding and the rection of up to 200 residential dwellings including affordable housing and plots of self-built plots (class C3) Green and Blue Infrastructure and associated services and utility structures.

Site address: Shortlands Farm, Guildford Road, Ash, Guildford, GU12 6DF