THE controversial redevelopment of land adjoining Farnham Hospital has been given the green light, with 134 dwellings set to occupy the southern part of the site. But to assuage concerns about traffic, a new junction complete with traffic lights and a pedestrian crossing is set to be built on Hale Road. Additionally, a nursery will be erected on site, as well as a £15,000 piece of "public art." After planning permission was granted in 2004, developers Bellway Homes saw its previous proposal rejected after officers concluded that the design and layout was unacceptable and did not comply with local or national planning policies.   Resubmitting its plans, Bellway included 54 affordable homes in its proposals, 205 parking spaces and 23 garage spaces and following criticisms about height, imposed a 3.5-storey limit. The estate will, according to Waverley Borough Council's Paul Falconer, be constructed of a "buff-colour brick, not dissimilar to Farnham Hospital," with slate roofs housing solar thermal heating panels in order to meet the required environmental legislation. Farnham Town Council commented that "very little effort has been made with the design of this development; the buildings are bland and lack variety". The body also raised concerns about traffic implications and on-street parking. Eleven letters of objection were received, focusing on the density of the development, poor access to the site, inadequate parking and an increase in traffic. English Nature made no objections to the proposal because the outline permission has already established the principle of the net increase in dwellings on the site. Planning officers recommended approval of the scheme, concluding that the design of the development preserves and enhances the character of the area and results in appropriate buildings between proposed properties. WBC councillors shared concerns about traffic, with Patricia Ellis leading the way. "The government directive is 1.5 spaces per dwelling but if you go to any development after it is completed, you will find cars packed in bumper to bumper. We look at this wonderful design and artistic impressions and there's hardly a car in it! When people move in, there will be more than 1.5 vehicles per house and they have visitors. Do we really think 1.5 is adequate for this size of development, or are we building up horrible problems for the future?" Byron Grainger Jones raised similar concerns, adding: "I am concerned about the traffic implications of this scheme. One hundred and thirty four dwellings will generate 270 cars, which is 500 vehicles a day. I don't know how they are going to fit in Farnham. "The reason I don't live in Farnham is because of the traffic. If we don't do something more radical, Farnham is going to grind to a halt." Similar worries were raised about the future of car parking at Farnham Hospital, given its proximity to the site. "I would hate to see Farnham Hospital become like Frimley Park Hospital where you have to pay," said Jenny Lane. Peter Isherwood praised the scheme, remarking: "What a difference six months make. Let's hope the architects and builders carry out what the various impressions look like. These are great improvements."