Queen Elizabeth Park
Guildford
This low-density traditional development is located in parkland two miles from Guildford town centre.
Previously an army barracks and depot, 525 houses and flats are being constructed on this 23 hectare (57 acre) site.
The dwellings are generous - many are detached - and benefiting from an exceptional landscape. The layout takes into account the preservation of over 1000 trees. Calming measures to the roads, and their detailing, help vehicular access blend into the environment.
A strong masterplan, with design guidelines, provides cohesion to a project being implemented by several different teams. The elevational treatment of the initial stages is based on the arts and crafts movement, with later stages having more a contemporary aesthetic - including 'Surrey vernacular'.
Amenities include a community centre incorporating a doctor’s surgery, a crèche, a health and fitness centre, and a supermarket. There are also 25 small business 'starter' units and 4550sq.m (48980sq.ft) of office accommodation. A total of 35% affordable housing is included which is either owner-occupier, shared ownership, or rental.
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