The Farnham Herald reports (20 May 2026) that a developer has finally been selected for Farnham’s Woolmead site, which has been empty for seven years.

Homes England, the government housing agency which has owned the site since 2024, announced that local developer Farnham Estates has been chosen as its preferred partner to take forward development of the site. Earlier this year, Homes England officials met local councils and Farnham and Bordon MP Greg Stafford following mounting pressure for action.

Under previous developer Berkeley Homes there was planning permission for 138 apartments and more than 4,000 square metres of commercial space. However the project stalled amid rising construction costs and viability concerns. Homes England has previously indicated that revised plans could be considered.

Greg Stafford MP commented in the Farnham Herald

The Woolmead has become a major issue in Farnham, with residents and businesses
repeatedly criticising the lack of progress and the impact of the vacant plot on the eastern end
of the town centre.