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REGENERATION

Unlocking brownfield potential

Faced with the challenge of rising housing demand, Guildford BC is turning a former industrial site into a thriving new community, says Ezra Wallace. It proves how councils can unlock brownfield land while protecting the countryside.

Guildford BC depot ©Ash PC Surrey

Like many councils across the country, Guildford has faced the challenge of meeting rising housing targets while protecting our green spaces and ensuring development is sustainable and community-focused. That's why we're using a brownfield site for our latest major development scheme.

Weyside Urban Village (WUV) is a transformative regeneration scheme that will deliver 1,650 high-quality new homes, with 40% designated as affordable. This is not just a housing project, it's a bold reimagining of a complex brownfield site, located within walking distance of Guildford town centre. It's a testament to what councils can achieve through partnership and an ambition for place.

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