Leading Guildford councillors have been quick to endorse the approval of SARP as one of 10 housing zones approved across the country. 

SARP is a major urban regeneration scheme that can deliver 1,000 homes, including affordable homes, on a brownfield site. According to the council “The project requires high upfront capital to start development of this site, which includes the relocation of the existing sewage works, and Council Depot, associated infrastructure and site remediation that is required before housing can be built."

Rt Hon Eric Pickles MP, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, said: “This extra Government funding and support will help Guildford Borough Council kick-start the regeneration of the Slyfield site, providing new homes on brownfield land. This will help the Council protect the Green Belt..."