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Guildford Borough Council
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Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Guildford Borough Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
6,507Searchable applications
897Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 5,225 approved or refused records
853Refused applications

4,372 approved · 853 refused · 230 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 18 Apr 2023 to 8 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 12 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas40 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection

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  1. Decided24/P/01674

    Change of use of the site from established garden shed business (Use Classes E (light industrial) and B8 (storage and distribution) with ancillary retail use (Use Class E)) to car sales business (sui generis) for the display and sale of cars.

    The Shed Factory, Portsmouth Road, Ripley, Woking, GU23 6EW

    Received 15 Nov 2024
  2. Decided24/P/01675

    Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to vary condition 2 of 22/P/01167 - Subdivision of land at Ruston Cottage and the erection of 1no. residential dwelling (Use Class C3) to include an alteration to the siting of the new dwelling, an increase in eaves and ridge height, a change to the external materials and the insertion of an additional window on the southern elevation.

    Land south of Ruston Cottage, Eashing Lane, Godalming, GU8 5EP

    Received 15 Nov 2024
  3. Decided24/D/00146/1

    Discharge of conditions 5 (Materials) 6 (Hard & Soft Landscaping) & 11 (Vibration assessment) of planning permission 23/P/01305 approved 01/04/2024.

    3 White Rose, Guildford Road, Ash, Guildford, GU12 6BE

    Received 15 Nov 2024
  4. Decided24/P/01676

    Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to vary condition 2 (approved drawings), to allow for the floor area of the building being reduced, an amended internal reconfiguration and reduction of the substation building of planning permission 23/P/01940 for the proposed construction of a new hospital building extension (use class C2), with connecting walkway, new substation building, access, reconfigured car parking and drop off zone, landscaping and associated infrastructure.

    Royal Surrey County Hospital, Egerton Road, Guildford, GU2 7XX

    Received 18 Nov 2024
  5. Decided24/P/01677

    Proposed single storey rear extension.

    126 Addison Road, Guildford, GU1 3QF

    Received 18 Nov 2024
  6. Decided24/P/01679

    Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed development to establish whether the erection of a garden pod and associated landscaping changes would be lawful

    18 Bladon Close, Guildford, GU1 1TY

    Received 18 Nov 2024
  7. Decided24/D/00049/2

    Discharge of condition 14 (CEMP) of planning permission 20/P/02173 approved 19/12/2023

    Land at Burpham Court Farm, Clay Lane, Burpham, Guildford, GU4 7NA

    Received 14 Nov 2024
  8. Decided24/W/00110

    Prior notification for a single storey 4.00 metre rear extension, 4.00 metres in height with an eaves height of 2.7 metres.

    19 Rydes Hill Road, Guildford, GU2 9ST

    Received 18 Nov 2024
  9. Decided23/D/00162/2

    Discharge of condition 3 (Site quality assessment) of planning permission 22/P/01233 approved 10/07/2023.

    Land at the rear of 75 Glaziers Lane, Normandy, GU3 2EA

    Received 18 Nov 2024
  10. Decided24/P/01680

    Listed building consent for the removal of external felt, wall tiles and battens, fix metal mesh to wall, replace felt and refix existing tiles and battens.

    The Three Pigeons, 169 High Street, Guildford, GU1 3AJ

    Received 18 Nov 2024
  11. Decided24/P/01681

    Planning permission for external alterations to include new roof with terrace, perimeter balustrade, roof enclosures for stairs, lift access plus accessible WCs and refreshments. Refurbished and replacement windows throughout. New accessible lift access. Air source heat pumps and enclosure, adaptation of substation and other plant equipment and associated trenching. Accessible parking spaces, electrical vehicle charging, and cycle parking, amendment of wall between North Court and West Forecourt and creation of new accessible footpath, lighting, railing, resurfacing, tree works and new planting, and other works.

    Clandon Park (National Trust). West Clandon. Guildford, GU4 7RQ

    Received 18 Nov 2024
  12. Decided24/P/01682

    Listed building consent for external alterations to include restoration of external fa�ades; and new roof with terrace. New perimeter balustrade and roof enclosures. Refurbishment and replacement of windows and doors. New accessible external platform lift including associated adaptation of fabric. Creation of internal circulation at ground and first floor. Repairs and reinstatement of stairs and new lift core. Reinstatement of panelling and repair to ceiling of Speakers' Parlour. Alterations to the basement to accommodate the caf�, WCs and other associated public amenities and back of house facilities. Provision of new services, including heating and lighting throughout building. Other conservation and structural works to house. Amendment of wall between North Court and West Forecourt.

    Clandon Park (National Trust). West Clandon. Guildford, GU4 7RQ

    Received 18 Nov 2024
  13. Decided24/T/00301

    Works to 1 Spruce tree in Albury Conservation Area - reduce to height of 6 metres

    2 Lower Northfield, Church Lane, Albury, Guildford, GU5 9AW

    Received 18 Nov 2024
  14. Decided24/D/00178

    Discharge of conditions 8 (Tree Protection Plan), 11 (Nature Conservation) & 12 (Materials) of planning permission 24/P/00203 approved 26/7/2024.

    Pilgrims, 38 Summersbury Drive, Shalford, Guildford, GU4 8JQ

    Received 18 Nov 2024
  15. Decided91/P/00755/S106/1

    Application to discharge a Section 106 Agreement dated 06/01/1993 relating to the above site and entered into in connection with planning application ref: 91/P/00755.

    Sandy Farm Business Centre, Sands Road, The Sands, Farnham, GU10 1PX

    Received 24 Oct 2024
  16. Decided24/P/01683

    Ground floor rear extension with changes to fenestration and roof lights following demolition of existing conservatory

    Lilac Cottage, 5 Queen Street, Gomshall, Guildford, GU5 9LY

    Received 19 Nov 2024
  17. Awaiting decision24/P/01684

    Certificate of lawfulness for proposed use of land (identified as 'Area C') for open storage (Class B8).

    Newmarsh Farm, Horsley Road, Cobham, KT11 3JX

    Received 19 Nov 2024
  18. Decided24/D/00179

    Discharge of Conditions 8 (Ecological and Habitat Enhancement Plan), 9 (SAP data), 10 (Site waste management plan), 12 (Surface water drainage scheme) and 14 (Badger activity survey) of planning permission 23/P/02012 approved 23/05/2024.

    Cherry Hill, Burrows Lane, Gomshall, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9QE

    Received 19 Nov 2024
  19. Decided24/P/01685

    Erection of a glass walkway between the Annex and the Orangery (Amended plans submitted 24/07/25).

    Beech Cottage, The Street, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1EG

    Received 19 Nov 2024
  20. Decided24/P/01686

    Listed Building Consent for the erection of a glass walkway between the Annex and the Orangery.

    Beech Cottage, The Street, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1EG

    Received 19 Nov 2024
  21. Decided24/P/01687

    Replacement of first floor glazed structure with new part pitched / part flat roof, together with fenestration, external material and associated internal alterations, and following removal of rear open porch.

    Merrow House Cottage, Merrow Street, Guildford, GU4 7AN

    Received 19 Nov 2024
  22. Decided24/P/01688

    Conversion of garage to habitable accommodation together with changes in fenestration and roof changes

    22 Saffron Platt, Guildford, GU2 9XZ

    Received 19 Nov 2024
  23. Decided24/P/01689

    Erection of a pergola to the rear elevation (retrospective)

    Coombeside, Upper Street, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9JA

    Received 20 Nov 2024
  24. Decided24/P/01690

    Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for a hip to gable loft conversion together with rear dormer.

    20 Beechcroft Drive, Guildford, GU2 7SA

    Received 20 Nov 2024

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