A STREET party to rally the local community against an application to build 102 new homes on land at Folly Hill in Farnham saw more than 150 people in attendance on Sunday.

Having expected just a handful of visitors the Save Farnham Great Park campaigners were overwhelmed by the number of residents who turned up to show their support, which included town councillors Julia Potts and John Fraser.

Jennifer Scott, chair of the campaign, said: “We were so pleased and encouraged by the turn out of so many people. There is genuine concern about the impact of this proposed housing development not only on the local infrastructure but also on the wildlife and heritage of this important site.

“We had such great support at our street party with people rallying to save this important field and to protect Farnham from urban sprawl.

“By Friday, July 29, we need everyone to send in their objections to Waverley Borough Council to ensure they know how concerned we are. With just a few days to go it is critical that the community speak in one loud voice and say no.”

The proposed housing development at the Folly Hill site would see more than 100 new houses built on an ancient piece of land containing the original folly of trees thought to have been used as a hunting hide by King Henry VIII and James I.

The development comes with concerns of flood risk as well as increasing pressure on local amenities. Campaigners also believe that it will add to traffic congestion and pollution levels, as new commuters struggle into Farnham through even longer queues of traffic on Castle Street.

To comment go to www.waverley.gov.uk/planning using reference code ‘WA/2016/1224’ before tomorrow’s deadline of Friday, July 29. More information can be found at www.savefarnhamgreatpark.weebly.com.