Welcome to the Shere Parish Council website…

The civil Parish of Shere is the largest in area in the Borough of Guildford, Surrey. The Parish lies in the Green Belt, the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and an Area of Great Landscape Value. It also includes three Conservation Areas (parts of the villages of Holmbury St. Mary, Peaslake and Shere). The total population is approximately 3,500. Shere Parish Council serves the four villages of Gomshall, Holmbury St. Mary, Peaslake and Shere and also a large part of Abinger Hammer (excluding the village centre). For a brief introduction to each of the communities, please click on the appropriate image below.

Shere

Shere

February 19, 2015
Peaslake

Peaslake

February 19, 2015
Gomshall

Gomshall

February 19, 2015
Holmbury & Abinger

Holmbury & Abinger

February 19, 2015
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Holmbury St Mary Traffic

by | Nov 19, 2025 |

Councillor R Findlay carried out a community consultation regarding traffic safety in Holmbury St Mary. The following report was compiled and reviewed by both Shere Parish Council and Surrey County Council.

Traffic Safety Consultation Report

A site meeting took place on the 7th November 2025 with Parish Councillors, Surrey County Council (SCC) Highways, SCC Councillor B Hughes and members of the speed watch team. More information will be posted as soon as we receive feedback from SCC.

Shere Surgery Wing Extension

by | Nov 19, 2025 |

Shere Surgery is embarking on an exciting project to provide a new wing, housing four new consulting rooms.

Shere Parish Council is very supportive of the project which will benefit the whole community and has therefore pledged £10,000.

If you would also like to support the project either directly or via fundraising please contact Shere Surgery or SALV

Peaslake Farmyard

by | Nov 13, 2025 |

English Rural Housing is currently in discussions with a potential contractor about a proposed development of 10 affordable homes at Peaslake Farmyard. The scheme would comprise four one-bedroom, four two-bedroom, and two three-bedroom dwellings. While there is no formal agreement between the Parish Council and English Rural at this stage, the Council will keep residents informed as discussions progress.

Planning Meeting, 11th December 2025

by | Nov 11, 2025 |

Agenda

Post agenda applications:

25/P/01507 1 Vine Cottage, Gomshall Lane, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9HE
Listed building consent for the proposed erection of a single-storey rear extension following demolition of existing 19th century lean-to structure. Existing porch canopy to be enclosed to create a boot/cloak room. Installation of new first-floor rear window and conservation roof light to family bathroom.

25/P/01585 Nichols Nymet, Woodhouse Lane, Holmbury St Mary, Dorking, RH5 6NN
Erection of garage with adjustments to widen driveway entrance following demolition of existing outbuilding.

25/P/01591 Meadow Cottage Westfield, Hoe Lane, Abinger Hammer, Dorking, RH5 6RS
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed development to establish whether the erection of an outbuilding to be used as a gym and workshop with solar panels to roof and roof lights would be lawful.

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