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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
6,891Searchable applications
904Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 5,582 approved or refused records
898Refused applications

4,684 approved · 898 refused · 244 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 18 Apr 2023 to 9 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 13 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. Decided25/P/00912

    Proposed erection of a self-build detached dwelling with associated parking and landscaping.

    Plot 47 Ada Gardens, 9 Chestnut Way, East Horsley, KT24 6PU

    Received 20 Jun 2025
  2. Decided25/D/00023/8

    Discharge of Condition Condition 18 (Fuels Storage) of planning permission 21/P/02565 approved 20/12/2024

    Guildford Railway Station, Station View, Guildford

    Received 20 Jun 2025
  3. Registered25/P/00913

    Outline application to consider access and layout for the erection of a custom / self build dwelling with associated landscaping.

    Land at 25 Papercourt Lane, Ripley, Woking, GU23 6DS

    Received 20 Jun 2025
  4. Decided25/D/00023/9

    Discharge of Conditions 14 (Surface Water Drainage Scheme) and 22 (Groundwater details) of planning permission 21/P/02565 approved 20/12/2024

    Guildford Railway Station, Station View, Guildford

    Received 20 Jun 2025
  5. Registered25/P/00914

    Change of use of building from agriculture to commercial vehicle repair (use class B2) together with associated parking (retrospective).

    Brick Kiln Farm, Old Lane, Ockham, Guildford, Cobham, KT11 1NL

    Received 20 Jun 2025
  6. Decided25/P/00915

    'Erection of a two-storey rear extension with a proposed veranda, front alterations including a single bay window, extended hipped-end roof, new dormer and porch, replacement of the side garage; alterations to fenestration and patio area, following the demolition of the existing conservatory, front porch, garage, chimneys, and part of the side extension.'

    Burrow Hill House, Burrow Hill, Pirbright, Woking, GU24 0JS

    Received 23 Jun 2025
  7. Decided25/T/00135

    Leaning Hawthorn Tree (Crataegus monogyna) - carefully section fell to ground level and clear all debris away from the site (Pirbright Conservation Area).

    St Michael And All Angels Church, Church Lane, Pirbright, Woking, GU24 0JJ

    Received 23 Jun 2025
  8. Decided25/T/00136

    T1 ? Japanese Snowball shrub ? Fell (Already fallen due to storm damage, posing trip hazard and obstructing garden use.) T2 ? Leylandii tree ? Fell (Non-native tree being replaced with native yew and beech to enhance biodiversity and reflect local character.) T3 ? Leylandii tree ? Fell (As above, removal supports restoration with native species more appropriate for the conservation area.) T4 ? Damson tree (fallen) ? Fell (Fallen and unstable tree creating safety concerns,) T5 ? Apple tree (rotten base) ? Fell (Rotten at the base and structurally unsound, posing risk of collapse and garden hazard.) T6 ? Apple tree (rotten base) ? Fell (As above, unstable due to decay; will be replaced to maintain orchard character safely) (East Clandon Conservation Area).

    Boscawen Cottage, Back Lane, East Clandon, Guildford, GU4 7SD

    Received 23 Jun 2025
  9. Decided25/P/00916

    Certificate of lawfulness for proposed development to establish whether a loft conversion with rear dormer window and rooflights to include two bedrooms and a toilet would be lawful.

    91 The Oval, Wood Street Village, Guildford, GU3 3DW

    Received 23 Jun 2025
  10. Registered25/CON/00042

    Consultation from Surrey County Council for the EIA Screening Opinion for the widening and resurfacing the towpath and associated works .

    Basingstoke Canal towpath between Frimley Top Lock and A324 Bridge at Pirbright, Pirbright, Guildford, GU24 0PN

    Received 20 Jun 2025
  11. Decided22/D/00135/8

    Discharge of conditions 9 (surface water drainage verification) and 17 (Secure By Design) of planning permission 21/P/01480 approved 26/5/22.

    55 Station Road, Gomshall, GU5 9NP

    Received 23 Jun 2025
  12. Appeal decided25/P/00917

    Two storey part side, single storey rear extensions following demolition of conservatory and creation of lightwell to enable emergency access from basement area (revised plans received 15th December 2025 reducing the size of the extension).

    Clouds Hill, 1 Lascombe Lane, Puttenham, Guildford, GU3 1BA

    Received 23 Jun 2025
  13. Awaiting decision25/CON/00043

    Consultation from Waverley Borough Council for the erection of pool house with installation of Air Source Heat Pumps and solar panels on roof; installation of swimming pool with associated works; erection of garage and installation of field gate following demolition of 7 outbuildings and removal of existing swimming pool.

    Foxbury Hill, Foxburrow Hill Road, Bramley, Guildford GU5 0BU

    Received 23 Jun 2025
  14. Decided25/P/00918

    Advertisement consent for x1 internally illuminated fascia sign.

    Tempus Court, Onslow Street, Guildford, GU1 4SS

    Received 24 Jun 2025
  15. Decided25/P/00919

    Proposed single storey rear extension

    13 Caxton Gardens, Guildford, GU2 8AX

    Received 23 Jun 2025
  16. Withdrawn25/P/00920

    Listed Building consent to replace all windows with sash, casement and french windows.

    The Garden House, 9 Bradstone Brook, Shalford, Guildford, GU4 8HE

    Received 23 Jun 2025
  17. Appeal decided25/W/00052

    Prior notification under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for a proposed change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to Dwellinghouses (Use Class C3) to convert the existing ground floor from Class E use to 45 flats (26 x 1 bedroom/1 person, 12 x 1 bedroom/2 person and 7 x 2 bedroom/3 person).

    57 Ladymead, Guildford, GU1 1DB

    Received 23 Jun 2025
  18. Decided25/W/00053

    Prior notification under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for a proposed change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to Dwellinghouses (Use Class C3) to convert the existing 2nd floor (part) and 4th floor (part) from Class E to 4 flats (2 x 1bedroom/2person and 2 x 2bedroom/3person).

    57 Ladymead, Guildford, GU1 1BZ

    Received 23 Jun 2025
  19. Decided25/P/00922

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

    Grey Walls, Chalk Lane, East Horsley, Leatherhead, KT24 6TH

    Received 24 Jun 2025
  20. Decided25/P/00923

    Single storey rear extension (Amended drawing received 30/09/25)

    11 George Road, Guildford, GU1 4NP

    Received 24 Jun 2025
  21. Decided25/T/00137

    T1 Goat Willow - fell to ground level. T2 Beech & T3 Beech - To reduce crown by 2-3 m all over by reducing back to laterals. Reduce in height from 16m to 14/13m. To reduce width by 12m to 10m. T4 Beech - Crown reduction by 2-3m all over back to laterals. To reduce height from 16m to 13m and width from 14m to 10m. T5 Large Sycamore - To reduce height from 13m to 8m and width from 8m to 5m. T6 Small Sycamore - To reduce by 6m in height from 13m to 7m and leave the sides. T7 Multi stemmed Cypress - Fell to ground level. T8 Norway Spruce - To raise the canopy over the roof by removing and reducing limbs over the house roof to give 2m clearance. (St. Catherines Conservation Area)

    The Coach House, 1 Upper Guildown Road, Guildford, GU2 4EZ

    Received 23 Jun 2025
  22. Decided24/D/00072/6

    Discharge of Conditions 8 (External Lighting), 19 (Informal crossing/dropped kerbs/tactile paving) and 22 (Cycle Storage) of planning permission 23/P/01375 approved 06/05/2024

    Merrist Wood College, Coombe Lane, Worplesdon, Guildford, GU3 3PE

    Received 24 Jun 2025
  23. Decided25/T/00138

    (T1) Portuguese Laurel- Reduce frontage by 1-2M.

    Baytree Cottage, Ripley Road, East Clandon, Guildford, GU4 7SE

    Received 24 Jun 2025
  24. Decided25/T/00139

    (T4) Ash - Repollard from 8M to 5M. TPO P1/201/61

    12 Springhaven Close, Guildford, GU1 2JP

    Received 24 Jun 2025

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