Plans to demolish Surrey village's strawberry nursery to build 95 new homes

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        September 4, 2026

Plans to demolish Surrey village's strawberry nursery to build 95 new homes

Good Morning Surrey — 2026-09-04

The nursery is currently used to grow strawberries, but could be demolished for a 95-home housing development
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Plans to demolish Surrey village's strawberry nursery to build 95 new homes
• The nursery is currently used to grow strawberries, but could be demolished for a 95-home housing development
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