Planning permission has been granted for 146 homes on the eastern edge of Farnham.

Waverley Borough Council's planning committee unanimously approved the scheme on land off Waverley Lane, west of Old Compton Lane, at a meeting on Tuesday, May 13.

The 31-acre development, to be known as Waverley Gardens, is being delivered by national housebuilder Miller Homes in partnership with Wates Developments.

The scheme will provide a mix of one to five-bedroom homes, including 54 affordable properties comprising both houses and apartments.

Alongside the new homes, the development will include a Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) to the south-east of the site. The open space will feature walking trails, extensive landscaping and measures to retain existing trees and green areas.

Developers have welcomed the decision, saying the scheme will help meet local housing demand while providing new community facilities and green space.

David Brown, managing director of Miller Homes Southern, said the company was “very pleased” to have secured planning permission for what he described as a “well-considered scheme” in South Farnham.

He said the development would bring a range of new homes to the market while also enhancing local amenities through the creation of an on-site play area and adjacent green space.

Mr Brown added: “We are pleased to have received the resolution to grant permission unanimously via Waverley Borough Council’s planning committee and would thank all engaged parties and stakeholders involved in the process.”

Construction work is expected to begin in the coming weeks, with the first homes due to be completed by the end of 2026. A showhome is also planned ahead of the first residents moving in.

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Natalie Flint, development partnering and marketing director at Wates Land and Developments, said the scheme would help provide much-needed housing and new green space while delivering long-term benefits for the local community.