Extra care housing progress

The groundbreaking ceremony for Meadowcroft Lodge in Guildford marked the beginning of an exciting new development aimed at supporting older people to live independently for longer. Surrey County Council, in collaboration with Places for People, is transforming a disused site into a state-of-the-art extra care housing facility.

Meadowcroft Lodge will feature 59 one and two-bedroom apartments, all available at affordable rents. The development includes communal facilities such as a café and gardens and the apartments will be equipped with assistive technology to help residents maintain their independence. The local community will also have access to some of these facilities.

This project is part of Surrey County Council’s Right Homes, Right Support Strategy, which aims to provide specialist accommodation in local communities to help people achieve greater independence. The strategy also includes plans for more supported independent living accommodation for people with learning disabilities and autistic people, as well as improved short breaks facilities for carers.

As construction progresses, social care teams will begin discussions with individuals supported by the county council to explore the possibility of moving into Meadowcroft Lodge. The development is expected to be ready for residents by early 2027.

For further information or to learn more about the plans, please visit Extra Care Housing.