Native Land begins £132m, 180-home project in Guildford
What happened
Native Land has confirmed £132 million in funding for an 180-home project at St Mary’s Wharf in Guildford town centre. Bennett will manage the 1.7-acre site on the bank of the River Wey, with preparatory work starting immediately and main construction beginning in the coming weeks. Since securing planning consent in 2022, Native Land has completed demolition, basement, and flood protection works at the site.
Why it matters
The project represents a major regeneration effort in Guildford, delivering high-quality homes across various tenures, including integrated affordable housing. Robert Harris, Development Director at Native Land, stated the project will deliver significant regeneration benefits to the town centre.
Who's involved
- Native LandDeveloper of the 180-home riverside housing project
- BennettContractor managing the site for the residential development
- Robert HarrisDevelopment Director at Native Land
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Native LandSpeculative
Native Land might see increased revenue and funding from securing the £132 million investment and commencing construction.
- GuildfordSpeculative
Guildford could see increased investment and housing supply driven by the major £132 million regeneration project.
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The entities involved
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Guildford
county town of Surrey in England
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Native Land
online database and interactive map of Indigenous lands
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