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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
7,291Searchable applications
915Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 5,938 approved or refused records
964Refused applications

4,974 approved · 964 refused · 263 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 18 Apr 2023 to 12 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 15 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/D/00137/2

    Discharge of Condition 21 (waste minimisation statement) of planning application 22/P/00174, approved on 16/11/2023.

    Vaglefield Farm, 89 Glaziers Lane, Normandy, Guildford, GU3 2DF

    Received 14 Jul 2026
  2. Awaiting decision26/P/00960

    Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to vary condition 2 (approved drawings) to change the design and layout due to budget restrictions of planning permission 24/P/01300 for 'Erection of dormer and installation of rooflights. Conversion of barn into ancillary annexe for family and carer needs (amended plans received 03/03/25)'.

    Post Cottage, Lower Eashing, Godalming, GU7 2QG

    Received 14 Jul 2026
  3. Registered26/P/00961

    Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed use and development to establish whether the change of use from a Class C3 dwellinghouse to a Class C4 House in Multiple Occupation (HMO), together with a single storey side and rear extension would be lawful.

    16 Stoney Brook, Guildford, GU2 8LL

    Received 15 Jul 2026
  4. Decided26/P/00962

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

    Kingshott Cottage, Lombard Street, Shackleford, Godalming, GU8 6BH

    Received 15 Jul 2026
  5. Decided26/T/00180

    T1- Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) located in a Northerly direction, cut back by approximately 3m of some of the growth that overhangs the house, as it is encroaching. The over extended laterals grow in a southerly direction. The tree is currently approximately 9.5m high and 5m wide and will be the same height and 3m wide following the proposed works as it is selective limbs that will not impact the rest of the canopy (Abbotswood Conservation Area).

    27 Abbotswood, Guildford, GU1 1UY

    Received 15 Jul 2026
  6. Registered23/D/00063/50

    Discharge of condition 28 (contamination verification - water) of planning permission 20/P/02155, approved on 18/03/2022.

    Weyside Urban Village (Slyfield regeneration Programme), Slyfield Green, Guildford, GU1

    Received 15 Jul 2026
  7. Decided26/T/00181

    T1) Beech Tree - Crown reduce all over by removing approximately 3 meters from the height and 2 meters from the sides. T2) Pine - Fell (Puttenham Conservation Area).

    74 The Street, Puttenham, Guildford, GU3 1AU

    Received 15 Jul 2026
  8. Registered26/P/00965

    Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to vary Condition 1 (approved drawings), Condition 3 (site levels), Condition 4 (landscaping), Condition 6 (parking and turning) and Condition 12 (ecological enhancement plan) to create a new vehicle and pedestrian access from London Road for Plot 2 and amend the hard and soft landscape proposals within the site of planning permission 25/P/01002 approved 23/02/2026 for the 'Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to vary condition 2 (approved plans) to reduce the size of the bi-fold doors on the rear elevations of houses 1 and 2 and the conversion of roof above garage on house 1 into a loft room with dormer windows on front and rear elevations, of planning permission 20/P/01252 (as varied by non-material amendment application 26/N/00017 approved 23/02/2026) for the erection of two detached dwellings with associated works following demolition of existing dwelling.'

    312 London Road, Guildford, GU4 7LB

    Received 15 Jul 2026
  9. Decided26/P/00966

    Erection of a single storey rear extension.

    40 Hazel Avenue, Guildford, GU1 1NS

    Received 15 Jul 2026
  10. Awaiting decision26/P/00967

    Erection of a single storey rear extension, new shed in rear garden following demolition of existing shed and replacement of the existing door on the side elevation with a window. (Amended on 01/10/2026)

    25 Longfield Road, Ash, Guildford, GU12 6NA

    Received 15 Jul 2026
  11. Decided26/P/00968

    Listed building consent for a new shopfront, a hanging sign and minor internal alterations (description amended 23.07.26).

    132-134 High Street, Guildford, GU1 3HJ

    Received 15 Jul 2026
  12. Decided26/T/00182

    T1 Ash, Dismantle to ground level (ash Die back) T2 Horse chestnut, 14.2m tall Reduce Height by up to 2m, to 12.2m above ground level. 18m spread, Reduce spread by up to 4m to retain a spread of 14m Crown raise roadside up to 5.5m Crown reduction required due to heavily over extended canopy with potential for failure over foot path. Beech, 20.4m tall, reduce height by up to 3m to 17.4m above ground level. 20m spread, reduce spread by up to 4m to retain a spread of 16m. Crown raise roadside by up to 5.5m Crown reduction required due to heavily over extended canopy with potential for failure over footpath (TPO 5 of 2015),

    53 Chantry View Road, Guildford, GU1 3XT

    Received 15 Jul 2026
  13. Registered26/P/00969

    Erection of three houses with associated parking, landscaping and access following the demolition of existing dwelling

    24 Alexandra Road, Ash, Guildford, GU12 6PJ

    Received 16 Jul 2026
  14. Registered26/P/00970

    Erection of a rear and front extension, together with the replacement of the existing pitched roof, erection of further accommodation at first-floor level under a flat roof with south-facing solar panels and provision of a roof terrace, and alterations to fenestration

    Pentire, The Avenue, Worplesdon, Guildford, GU3 3RA

    Received 16 Jul 2026
  15. Registered26/P/00971

    Two storey side annex extension following the demolition of the existing garage and storage

    Tennings Wood Cottage, Sutton Place, Abinger Hammer, Dorking, RH5 6RP

    Received 16 Jul 2026
  16. Registered26/P/00972

    External alterations to include the relocation of existing air conditioning units from the rear elevation to the flat roof of the rear outbuilding, together with the removal of all associated pipework; the repainting of the existing timber shopfront; the installation of hand-painted, non-illuminated fascia signage on the existing timber fascia, with lettering and a logo appropriate in scale to the shopfront; repairs to the rear external store area; the replacement of the rear store door; the installation of additional roof supports; and the redecoration of internal walls and upgrading of floor coverings within the rear store, where necessary.

    224 High Street, Guildford, GU1 3JD

    Received 16 Jul 2026
  17. Decided26/D/00115

    Discharge of conditions 6 (nature conservation), 7 (bird nesting), 8 (external appearance) and 10 (lighting) of planning permission 25/P/01516 approved 18/3/2026.

    St Johns The Evangelist Church, Stoke Road, Guildford

    Received 16 Jul 2026
  18. Decided26/P/00973

    Proposed single storey rear extension.

    139 Woking Road, Guildford, GU1 1QX

    Received 16 Jul 2026
  19. Decided26/P/00974

    Installation of a ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) array within the residential garden.

    Heathfold, Mackies Hill, Peaslake, Guildford, GU5 9RH

    Received 16 Jul 2026
  20. Decided26/T/00183

    T1- Holly - Fell to near ground level. Reason for removal: Of poor form and structure, leaning over shed. It's provides minimal amenity value. T2: multi-stemmed Sycamore. Fell to ground level. Reason for removal: Sycamore is dead. T3: Holly - Fell to ground level. Reason for works: the Holly is covered in Ivy and of poor form and structure, providing minimal amenity value (Ockham Conservation Area).

    Albion Cottage East, Ockham Lane, Ockham, Woking, GU23 6NP

    Received 16 Jul 2026
  21. Decided26/P/00975

    Application for permission in principle for the erection of one dwellinghouse.

    Land to the east of The Willows, Gole Road, Woking, GU24 0QF

    Received 16 Jul 2026
  22. Awaiting decision26/P/00976

    Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed development to establish whether mobile cabins to be set in position would be lawful.

    Archery field to rear of Deers Farm Close, Wisley

    Received 16 Jul 2026
  23. Decided26/P/00977

    Erection of chimney, conversion of existing integral garage to habitable accommodation, installation of two dormer windows and roof light together with a loft conversion.

    Sturminster, Effingham Common Road, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5JH

    Received 16 Jul 2026
  24. Decided26/D/00110/1

    Discharge of condition 4 (SWMP) of planning permission 25/P/01380 approved 11/12/2025

    New Manor Farm, Old Epsom Road, East Clandon, Guildford, GU4 7RL

    Received 16 Jul 2026

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