New 24-hour extra care community of 49 bungalows for Frimley approved

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        August 22, 2026

New 24-hour extra care community of 49 bungalows for Frimley approved

Good Morning Guildford — 2026-08-22

The 49-home community will feature larger houses and an expanded hub after new plans were approved
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New 24-hour extra care community of 49 bungalows for Frimley approved
• The 49-home community will feature larger houses and an expanded hub after new plans were approved
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Guildford Castle's stone keep was probably built in the 1170s under Henry II, and the castle later served as the common gaol for Surrey and Sussex until 1487. Source →
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