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title: "Green Lane Meadows South Makes Its Pitch to the Community"
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# Green Lane Meadows South Makes Its Pitch to the Community

*Rugby pitch receives 100% backing from written feedback respondents as residents tackle questions and explore development options at Farnham Rugby Club.*

The team behind Green Lane Meadows South has welcomed the encouraging feedback and constructive discussions following its public consultation, held at Farnham Rugby Club on Monday 2 November.

## Encouraging feedback on key community benefits

Feedback collected during the consultation highlighted support for several important elements of the proposals.

Of those who submitted written feedback:

- 100% supported the proposed all-weather rugby pitch for Farnham Rugby Club.

- 75% agreed that additional retirement housing is needed within Waverley borough.

- 75% recognised the need for more residential care-home places in the Farnham area.

- 100% indicated that the consultation helped address their questions or concerns, either fully or partly.

## Bringing residents and specialists together

The specialist team included representation covering planning, architecture, highways and access, flood risk and drainage, and landscape design, alongside members of the development team and representatives of Farnham Rugby Club.

Discussions covered a wide range of topics, including highways and access, flooding and drainage, landscape and ecology, housing needs, and the proposed sporting and recreational facilities.

Various development layouts and options were presented, allowing residents to explore different approaches, understand the technical considerations behind the proposals and share their thoughts directly with the team.

## Responding to community questions

A series of 12 short question-and-answer videos has already been published, addressing frequently raised subjects including traffic generation, site access arrangements, flooding, wildlife, affordable housing, retirement accommodation and the proposed all-weather rugby pitch.

These videos were developed in response to questions and concerns raised by local residents, helping make information about the scheme more accessible.

Specialist consultants have also prepared technical responses to matters raised through the planning process, with information already submitted to Waverley Borough Council for consideration.

Further questions and feedback are being reviewed, with additional responses and supporting information being prepared where required. Relevant technical information will be made available through the Council's planning portal as the application and formal consultation process progresses.

## A development focused on local needs

Green Lane Meadows South brings together a range of proposed community benefits under the theme Local Life. Later Life.

The plans include 50 homes, comprising family housing, retirement bungalows and apartments, with 30% affordable housing provision, alongside a separate 70-bed care home.

The proposed all-weather rugby pitch would provide Farnham Rugby Club with a more reliable, year-round playing surface, helping reduce the disruption caused by increasingly unpredictable weather conditions.

The scheme also incorporates extensive landscaping, wildflower planting, habitat enhancements and recreational facilities intended to support active living and wellbeing.

## Continuing the conversation

Malcolm McPhail of Lamron Securities said:

“We were delighted with the constructive conversations at Farnham Rugby Club. It was encouraging to see residents exploring the different options, speaking directly with our specialists and sharing their views. The positive feedback on the all-weather rugby pitch and recognition of the need for additional retirement housing and care facilities was particularly welcome.

“From the outset, we've made it a priority to listen to residents and explain not just what we're proposing, but the thinking behind it. Developments like this naturally generate questions, differing opinions and sometimes misunderstandings. We don't expect everyone to agree on every aspect, but we do want people to have access to accurate information and understand the reasoning behind our proposals.

“Monday reinforced just how valuable face-to-face conversations are in helping us explain the proposals, address concerns and understand what matters to the community.

“We're grateful to everyone who attended. As the proposals evolve, we'll continue to listen, provide updates and answer questions as openly as possible.”

## Keep up to date with Green Lane Meadows South

Residents can find the latest project updates, proposed development plans, visualisations, frequently asked questions and explanatory videos on the dedicated Green Lane Meadows South website.