Imagine a pump track winding through natural surroundings, an outdoor gym, a lively cafe buzzing with conversation, kids laughing on a brand-new playground, or joining your neighbours for a weekend park run. What could the next major community space in South Farnham, set to open in 2031, look like?

Waverley Borough Council is inviting residents to help shape the future of a former landfill site - locally known as Brambleton Park - just southeast of the town centre in the residential area of Weydon.

Residents can share their ideas through an online survey, open until 13 July 2025. This is a chance to help shape an early vision for a vibrant, active, and green community space. Paper copies of the survey are also available at Farnham Town Council on South Street.

Cllr Mark Merryweather, Waverley Borough Council's portfolio holder for finance, assets and property, said: "We are still in the early stages of planning, but now is the ideal opportunity for local residents to have a direct influence on the future direction of the project.

“Over the years, many ideas have been suggested for this site but transforming a former landfill into a genuine and sustainable community space is no small task. We have completed extensive environmental assessments, and now, at this pivotal stage, we're eager to engage with the community and gather their valuable input."

The Weydon site served as a landfill from the 1950s until the 1980s. After its closure, a protective clay cap was installed to seal the waste and minimize its environmental impact - a common method used at former landfill sites in the UK. To move forward with development, the existing clay cap requires extensive repairs.

This is a detailed process, and the council currently estimates that the new park could be ready for opening in 2031.

Cllr Kika Mirylees, Waverley Borough Council's portfolio holder for community services, leisure and EDI (equality, diversity and inclusion), said: "Although the process may take time, I strongly encourage residents to participate in our survey about the future of the park.

“The site spans nearly 10 acres - about the size of six football pitches - and holds incredible potential to be transformed into a vibrant, accessible green space. Not only could it enhance local biodiversity, but it also offers exciting opportunities for recreational activities that will benefit the entire community."

The results from the survey will be used to inform a business case.

If the business case gets approved by the Full Council, the next steps will be developing the initial designs and further engagement with residents before submitting a planning application for the project.