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Public Consultation - Land off Salt Box Road

Worplesdon Parish Council understands that Guildford Borough Council is considering selling the field visible from Salt Box Road (adjacent to Mount Pleasant) - known locally as 'the horse field'. The asking price is believed to be in the region of £200,000.
1.The Parish Council is seeking your feedback to understand if the local community wishes the field to be kept in public ownership (through the Parish Council purchasing the site) or if the community would be happy for it to be sold into private ownership.

Would you support the Parish Council's purchase of this land?(Required.)
There is a possibility that the field could be acquired through a Community Asset Transfer from Guildford Borough Council, which could significantly reduce the costs to an estimated £30,000 (including professional fees and fencing).
2.Would you support the acquisition of this land through a Community Asset Transfer?(Required.)
The site lies beside one of Southern England’s most important lowland heathlands. Community ownership would secure an ecological buffer, protecting sensitive habitats, and creating inclusive public access and education opportunities.

The Parish Council envisions: a small car park and community building (subject to planning) - incorporating toilet facilities, a heritage display including information on nearby Bronze Age barrows combined with a flexible community space, and a café kiosk (to generate modest income).

Wildlife-friendly land management will enhance biodiversity and wellbeing through walking trails, meadows, and native planting.
3.Would you support the proposed usage of the field?(Required.)
4.The Parish Council does not have funds available to purchase the field outright at market value.

Would you consider contributing to a public appeal for monetary donations to allow the Parish Council to purchase the field if a Community Asset Transfer bid is unsuccessful?(Required.)
5.The monies required to provide any community facilities at the site would need to be raised through grant applications and crowdfunding.

Would you be prepared to make a financial donation towards the cost of building these facilities (subject to planning approval being obtained)?(Required.)
6.Whilst the Parish Council has come up with outline suggestions for uses of the site, do you have any other suggestions you would like to contribute?
7.Do you have any other comments you wish to make regarding the Horse Field? If yes, please answer in the box below.
8.Please provide your full postcode.(Required.)
Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey.