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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
6,437Searchable applications
897Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 5,161 approved or refused records
843Refused applications

4,318 approved · 843 refused · 225 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 18 Apr 2023 to 8 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 11 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/01470

    Proposed single storey side extension, front porch, single storey side infill extension, first floor side dormer, front rooflight and changes to fenestration following demolition of conservatory.

    Rustles, Furze Hill, Seale, Farnham, GU10 1PS

    Received 8 Oct 2024
  2. Decided24/P/01471

    Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to vary condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning permission 23/P/00776 for the proposed extension works and internal alterations to a Grade II Listed building including: 1. reinstatement of the original loggia, balcony and balustrade to the rear south elevation, following the evidence of historic images; 2. repair and reinforce the garden walls and paths, the lower and double staircase; 3. reinstate the garden house, following the evidence of historic images; 4. creation of a new side entrance into the historic pantry; 5. re-arrangement of the former kitchen and service areas by re-instating partitions to the former kitchen; 6. remove the south wall of the former scullery and coal store and form a terrace outside (as permitted with previous applications 10/P/00578 and 13/P/00861); 7. demolition and rebuilding of the 1914 garage; 8. formation of a swimming pool at the east end of the terrace with facilities underground ? previously permitted (10/P/00578); 9. removal of 5 x low value lime trees at the rear; 10. installation of 24 surface mounted PV panels at the rear to make changes to the approved drawings.

    18 Fort Road, Guildford, GU1 3TD

    Received 8 Oct 2024
  3. Decided24/P/01472

    Part single part double storey rear extension with first floor internal reconfigurations.

    Anne's Cottage, 5 Swaynes Lane, Guildford, GU1 2XX

    Received 8 Oct 2024
  4. Decided23/D/00162/1

    Discharge of Condition 3 (phase two contamination report phase two appendix) of planning permission of 22/P/01233 approved 10/7/2023.

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

    Received 8 Oct 2024
  5. Decided24/P/01473

    Erection of front boundary wall with gates and alterations to driveway, following demolition of current close boarded boundary fence.

    41 London Road, Guildford, GU1 1SW

    Received 8 Oct 2024
  6. Decided24/T/00259

    T1 - Norway Maple - Reduce northwest face by 2 metres back to suitable secondary growth points. T3/T4 Bay/Holly - Reduce in height by 1.5 metres, T5 - Lilac - take down as its self seeded in an obstructing location. T6 - Yew - reduce by 2 metres;T7 - Dogwood - Reduce overhang above garden by 1.5 metres, T8/T9 - Sycamores - Take down to ground level, T10 - Cedar - Remove dangerous dead wood and reduce weight on any stressed limbs (St. Catherines Cons Area)

    Firbank Cottage, 1 Guildown Road, Guildford, GU2 4EW

    Received 8 Oct 2024
  7. Decided24/T/00260

    (T1) Sycamore: Reduce to previous pollard framework, (T2) Lime: Reduce to previous pollard framework, (T3) Lime: Reduce to previous pollard framework, (T4) Lime: Reduce to previous pollard framework (T5) Laurel: Reduce down to two metres in height (Guildford Town Centre Cons Area)

    16 Cheselden Road, Guildford, GU1 3SB

    Received 9 Oct 2024
  8. Appeal decided24/P/01474

    Proposed detached garage.

    Long Copse, The Street, West Clandon, Guildford, GU4 7ST

    Received 9 Oct 2024
  9. Decided24/P/01475

    Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed development to establish whether a single storey rear extension would be lawful.

    57 Raymond Crescent, Guildford, GU2 7SU

    Received 9 Oct 2024
  10. Decided24/P/01477

    Conversion of detached outbuilding for residential annexe to provide ancillary accommodation to the main dwelling and alterations to fenestration with the insertion of rooflights and retention of 2 garage spaces.

    Middlebriars, Priorsfield Road, Hurtmore, Godalming, GU7 2RG

    Received 9 Oct 2024
  11. Withdrawn24/P/01478

    Erection of self build 3 bedroom detached dwelling with off road parking.

    1 Kingsfield, Albury, Guildford, GU5 9ED

    Received 9 Oct 2024
  12. Decided24/W/00098

    Prior notification for a single storey 8.00 metre rear extension, 3.5 metres in height with an eaves height of 3.5 metres.

    Ashenhurst, Orchard Close, East Horsley, Leatherhead, KT24 5EZ

    Received 9 Oct 2024
  13. Decided22/D/00078/13

    Discharge of Condition 21 (SuDS Verification Report) of planning permission 21/P/02257 approved 21/3/2022.

    Waterside Farm Cottage, Wharf Lane, Send, GU23 7EJ

    Received 9 Oct 2024
  14. Decided24/P/01479

    Erection of single storey detached 3 bedroom dwelling with private rear garden, parking, secure bin, cycle storage and EV charge point.

    Chequers, The Street, West Clandon, Guildford, GU4 7TG

    Received 9 Oct 2024
  15. Decided24/P/01480

    Proposed front, side and rear extension with front and rear gables to roof and solar panels

    Perham, Old Lane Gardens, Cobham, KT11 1NN

    Received 10 Oct 2024
  16. Decided24/P/01481

    Erection of a single storey rear extension and front porch

    2 Harts Gardens, Guildford, GU2 9QA

    Received 10 Oct 2024
  17. Appeal Received24/P/01482

    Installation of fencing on boundary.

    6 Cunningham Avenue, Guildford, GU1 2PE

    Received 10 Oct 2024
  18. Registered24/CON/00030

    Demolition of existing learning space and garage and construction of two-storey extensions for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) use, as well as associated alterations to the school access, a revised parking layout, and landscaping.

    Bramley Oak Academy, Horsham Road, Shalford, Guildford, GU5 0BJ

    Received 10 Oct 2024
  19. Decided24/P/01483

    Certificate of Lawfulness for existing development to establish whether the construction of a detached outbuilding was completed more than ten years ago from the date of this application.

    Hill House, 4 Longdown Road, Guildford, GU4 8PP

    Received 10 Oct 2024
  20. Decided24/P/01484

    Erection of wooden shade to existing storage. (retrospective)

    88-90 The Street, Tongham, Farnham, GU10 1AA

    Received 10 Oct 2024
  21. Decided24/P/01485

    Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to vary condition 2 (Approved Drawings) of planning permission 24/P/00300 for the 'Construction of a single storey rear extension following the partial demolition of the existing garage and ground floor WC' to change the approved drawings.

    4 Hillbrow Close, Wood Street Village, Guildford, GU3 3DF

    Received 10 Oct 2024
  22. Decided24/P/01486

    Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the erection of a single storey flat roof extension with parapet and glazed roof lantern to the rear following demolition of the existing conservatory and a front porch.

    Friars Gorse, 22 Queen Street, Gomshall, Guildford, GU5 9LU

    Received 11 Oct 2024
  23. Decided24/N/00126

    Non-material amendment to planning permission granted under a S73 under 24/P/00088, approved 09/04/24 to amend condition 2 (approved drawing) in relation to planning permission 20/P/01902 approved 23/06/2021. To include the generator and amend the development's description to read: "Proposed changes to the entrance of the theatre including new entrance screen, signage, new cladding at ground floor level only, Demolition of an existing external lift, construction of a new internal access lift, layout changes to the front of house, layout changes to back of house areas, refurbishment of public areas, replacement of roof finishes and provision of insulation and replacement of obsolete services systems."

    Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Millbrook, Guildford, GU1 3UX

    Received 11 Oct 2024
  24. Decided24/P/01487

    Application under section 19 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas Act) 1990 Act (as amended) for a variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) to include the generator and amend the developments of works to Listed Building Consent 20/P/01903 approved 14/06/2021 to read: "Proposed changes to the entrance of the theatre including new entrance screen, signage, new cladding at ground floor level only, Demolition of an existing external lift, construction of a new internal access lift, layout changes to the front of house, layout changes to back of house areas, refurbishment of public areas, replacement of roof finishes and provision of insulation and replacement of obsolete services systems.

    Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Millbrook, Guildford, GU1 3UX

    Received 11 Oct 2024

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