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 will open at 9:30am on 15 September 2026 and is anticipated to run for 8 days across 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24  and 25 September 2026. 

Reason for inquiry

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

Appeal: 6008529

Planning application number: 25/P/01521

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

The inquiry will not be livestreamed.

Case Officer contact at the Planning Inspectorate

Tim Salter

Email: TIM.SALTER.OO@planninginspectorate.gov.uk

Tel: 0303 444 5520

Documents for the inquiry

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Dates and times

Day 1 (15/09/2026) 10:00 am

Day 2 (16/09/2026) 9:30 am

Day 3 (17/09/2026) 9:30 am

Day 4 (18/09/2026) 9:30 am

Day 5 (22/09/2026) 9:30 am

Day 6 (23/09/2026) 11 am

Day 7 (24/09/2026) 9:30 am

Day 8 (25/09/2026) 9:30 am