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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
7,188Searchable applications
912Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 5,843 approved or refused records
951Refused applications

4,892 approved · 951 refused · 260 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 18 Apr 2023 to 12 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 14 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. Decided26/P/00440

    Two storey side/rear extension with ground floor rear extension and new roof extension at the rear to provide a roof conversion. New lightwell to the front with the continuation of the existing bay window, new porch over the side entrance, solar panels to the front roof slope together with raising the chimney stack at the rear.

    2 Artillery Road, Guildford, GU1 4NN

    Received 7 Apr 2026
  2. Registered26/N/00030

    Non-material amendment to planning permission 23/P/00894 approved 13/07/2023 to remove the two outer dormer windows for the replacement of three rooflights set within the existing roof slope, retain the centre dormer window to be repositioned slightly to the left to align with the supporting walls below.

    21 Amberley Close, Send, Woking, GU23 7BX

    Received 7 Apr 2026
  3. Decided26/P/00441

    Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed development to establish whether the formation of a permeable hardstanding within the front curtilage, minor regrading of existing ground levels to accommodate the natural slope of the site and improve visibility, installation of a permeable sub-base and surface treatment to allow for the infiltration of surface water within the site, alteration to the existing boundary treatment (limited to the formation of an opening to facilitate access) and associated edge treatments would be lawful.

    26 Harvey Road, Guildford, GU1 3SE

    Received 7 Apr 2026
  4. Decided26/P/00442

    Proposed new gated entrance and retrospective fencing works to boundary

    The Duchies Cottage, Mill Lane, Pirbright, Woking, GU24 0BT

    Received 7 Apr 2026
  5. Awaiting decision26/P/00443

    Reconstruction of one outbuilding (like-for-like) and proposed erection of a stable block following retrospective demolition of two outbuildings. Amended plans received 02.10.26.

    The Duchies Cottage, Mill Lane, Pirbright, Woking, GU24 0BT

    Received 7 Apr 2026
  6. Decided26/P/00444

    Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to vary condition 2 (approved plans) to update the permitted drawings and Summary of Accommodation, condition 44 (Accessibly and Adaptable Dwellings) to amend the wording in regard to the amount of M4(3) and M4(2) dwellings proposed and condition 59 (Housing Mix) to amend the percentage of M4(3) and M4(2) dwellings outlined of planning permission 19/P/02223 approved 1 June 2022 for the 'Full planning permission for 220 residential dwellings (Use Class C3), Travelling Showpeople plots (Sui Generis) and 81 sqm community facility (Use Class F.2(b)), with associated open space and landscaping, means of access, parking, drainage, utilities and infrastructure works, temporary and permanent acoustic fencing, and other associated works; and Outline planning permission, with all matters reserved except for access, for up to 300 residential dwellings (Use Class C3) with associated open space and landscaping (including a landscape bund and acoustic fencing), means of access, enabling infrastructure and other associated works'

    Land at Garlicks Arch, Send Marsh/Burnt Common, Portsmouth Road, Send

    Received 7 Apr 2026
  7. Decided26/P/00445

    Erection of two storey side and rear extensions and single storey rear extension with roof lights and changes to fenestration and materials following removal of chimney stack (amended description agreed 11/05/2026).

    1 Meadow Road, Guildford, GU4 7LW

    Received 7 Apr 2026
  8. Decided26/P/00446

    Certificate of lawfulness for existing development to establish whether the dwelling permitted under reference 20/P/00647 and the existing single storey rear addition were completed and habitable more than 4 years prior to the submission of this application and are now lawful.

    Old Court, 1 Woods End, East Horsley, Leatherhead, KT24 6DN

    Received 7 Apr 2026
  9. Decided26/P/00447

    Single storey rear extension, rear decking extension and minor fenestration alterations.

    58 Farnham Road, Guildford, GU2 4PE

    Received 7 Apr 2026
  10. Decided26/P/00449

    The change of use of land to allow the creation of 2 Gypsy/Traveller pitches, each comprising a mobile home, day room and touring caravan, including erection of fencing, hardstanding, installation of drainage and landscaping (retrospective application).

    Goal Farm, Gole Road, Woking, GU24 0PZ

    Received 7 Apr 2026
  11. Received20/EC/00340/APL

    Enforcement Appeal: Appeal reference APP/Y3615/C/26/3378240

    Land known as 39 Cabell Road, Park Barn, Guildford, GU2 8JG (HM Land Registry SY677024) and Land adjoining 39 Cabell Road, Park Barn, Guildford, GU2 8JG (HM Land Registry SY790265)

    Received 1 Apr 2026
  12. Decided26/P/00450

    Erection of a single storey timber garden cabin in the rear garden (Retrospective application - amended on 15/06/2026)

    1 Tarrant Court, 146 Grange Road, Guildford, GU2 9QT

    Received 8 Apr 2026
  13. Registered26/P/00451

    Erection of a two storey extension to the west elevation,insertion of sun tubes in the roofand alteration to fenestration.

    The Old Vicarage, Shalford Road, Guildford, GU4 8BL

    Received 8 Apr 2026
  14. Decided26/P/00452

    Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed development to establish whether the erection of a single storey rear extension following the removal of existing conservatory, demolition of existing side store and erection of a side extension, addition of a proposed loft conversion with hip to gable and installation of roof lights is lawful.

    62 High View Road, Guildford, GU2 7RU

    Received 8 Apr 2026
  15. Decided26/P/00453

    Certificate of lawfulness for existing development to establish whether the erection of a single storey rear extension is now lawful.

    Appletons, Greta Bank, West Horsley, Leatherhead, KT24 6HH

    Received 8 Apr 2026
  16. Registered26/P/00454

    Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to vary condition 1 amended to extend the temporary permission period from 21 May 2026 to 22 May 2028 of planning permission Ref: 25/P/00186 for the 'Full planning application for the erection of temporary building for research and development purposes for a temporary period.'

    The Kepler Building, 10 Surrey Research Park, Guildford, GU2 7YE

    Received 8 Apr 2026
  17. Awaiting decision26/CON/00009

    Consultation from Waverley Borough Council for the erection of ground and first floor extensions and alterations to dwelling together with erection of a detached garage building with external staircase to ancillary space above.

    Glass House, Mark Way, Godalming, GU7 2BW

    Received 8 Apr 2026
  18. Decided25/D/00137/4

    Discharge of Condition 14 (cycle storage details) of planning permission 25/P/00382,approved 11/09/2025.

    4 Guildford Business Park, Guildford Business Park Road, Guildford, GU2 8SG

    Received 8 Apr 2026
  19. Decided26/T/00093

    T1 -Beech fell to just above ground level. Planting a replacement tree nearby, perhaps at a greater distance from the boundary. 14-16 cm girth Species to be decided, possibly ornamental Beech, Fagus sylvatica f.cuprea or Fagus sylvatica f.purpurea Group 1 ? Cypress (Cypress spp.) Following the removal of the adjacent Beech, the Cypress will become more exposed to prevailing weather conditions. To reduce wind loading and potential stress, the taller specimen should be reduced in height by 25%, maintaining a balanced form and structural integrity (West Horsley Conservation Area)..

    24 The Street, West Horsley, Leatherhead, KT24 6AX

    Received 8 Apr 2026
  20. Decided26/P/00455

    Proposed two storey side extension, the alteration to the roof of the existing porch, and changes to external material finishes of the dwelling, following demolition of existing garage (description amended 11/05/2026).

    16 Wykeham Road, Guildford, GU1 2SE

    Received 8 Apr 2026
  21. Decided26/P/00456

    Certificate of lawfulness for proposed development to establish whether the erection of an outbuilding would be lawful.

    4 Stoney Brook, Guildford, GU2 8LL

    Received 9 Apr 2026
  22. Decided26/P/00457

    Erection of a first floor side extension; conversion of the existing garage to habitable accommodation, loft conversion to the side extension to form a habitable room with a rear dormer and front roof window; and associated alterations to the fenestration.

    40 Hazel Avenue, Guildford, GU1 1NS

    Received 9 Apr 2026
  23. Decided25/D/00164/1

    Discharge of Condition 12 (Great Crested Newts) & 13 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) of planning permission 25/P/01706.

    Hertford Park, Burdenshott Road, Worplesdon, Guildford, GU3 3RN

    Received 8 Apr 2026
  24. Decided26/P/00458

    Proposed single storey loggia to rear entrance and associated minor landscaping works.

    The Mill House, 63 The Street, Shalford, Guildford, GU4 8BU

    Received 9 Apr 2026

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