Grainger, as development partner for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation and the HCA, has submitted a major planning application to Rushmoor Borough Council for the 255 hectare former Aldershot Garrison site, known as Wellesley or the Aldershot Urban Extension (AUE).

The outline planning application will pave the way for up to 3,850 new homes of which 35% will be affordable homes, two new primary schools, around 110 hectares of new green space, sports and community facilities and the refurbishment of six listed buildings, including the Cambridge Military Hospital. The development is due to start in 2014 with the first phase of 228 homes. It is likely that the development will take 15 years to complete.


Grainger and the Council have agreed a six month period to consider the planning application, and a report should be going to the Development Control Committee by the end of June 2013. The Council will take into account the views of members of the public and all interested parties and there is an extended consultation period of ten weeks, starting on 18th January 2013.

John Beresford, lead Development Director for the AUE scheme at Grainger, said: "We are pleased to submit this major planning application, which, if approved, will help revitalise and improve Aldershot as a whole. By working closely with the community, the Council, the MoD, HCA and other stakeholders, we believe our proposal will bring long-term economic benefits to the wider Aldershot community, while providing much-needed, good quality new homes, new schools and fantastic green open spaces and amenities."

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