Ockford Park, Godalming, Surrey, UK

Project type:	New Neighbourhood
Client:	Ashill Developments
Stage:	Detailed Planning Application

A communal neighbourhood in a historic, countryside setting

Nestled on the edge of the historic market town of Godalming in Surrey, Ockford Park will create a new, sustainable neighbourhood with community at its heart. Situated close to five Conservation Areas, Ockford Park aims to restore the connection between the edge of Godalming with new and existing local communities, whilst also preserving the rural landscape.

With a real emphasis on identity and a sense of community, the neighbourhood will deliver a village green, communal gardens, play areas, outside fitness equipment and the Valley Park. These extensive social facilities aim to encourage engagement with the outdoors as well as the promotion of wellbeing and health for new and nearby residents. A flexible-use community building will be built to act as a hub for engagement and interaction.

By embracing the distinct character of the Surrey countryside, the dwellings will be situated amongst the woodland setting and comprise a carefully thought out range of material palettes to complement the neighbouring environment.

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There is an undeniable need for new homes in Waverley, and we have been careful to ensure the scheme provides a mix of affordable and open market housing that will satisfy this housing need for local people.

Ben Boyce, Managing Director at Ashill Developments

Project Delivery

– 262 new homes provided in a mix of sizes and tenures designed to meet local needs, including a 30% affordable housing provision split between affordable rent and shared ownership.

– Innovative housing typologies have been designed in a contemporary interpretation of the local Surrey vernacular and respond specifically to the unique site topography.

– A flexible-use community building and adjacent village green acts as a meeting space and place for sports and recreation, for both residents and visitors.

– The Valley Park preserves the existing features of trees and hedgerows within a new and natural, biodiverse and ecologically rich landscape of meadows and woodland.

– Enhancements to the site’s biodiversity, including bird and bat boxes to aid the local ecology and existing habitats.

– Pedestrian and cycle routes lead through the site and improve accessibility between the countryside and Godalming town centre and train station.