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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4,974 approved · 964 refused · 263 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. Received26/P/00978

    The provision of plant machinery and associated plant enclosure to the rear of Unit C.

    Network 331 Industrial Park, Lysons Avenue, Ash Vale

    Received 17 Jul 2026
  2. Registered26/P/00979

    Erection of a part single/two storey side extension following demolition of existing detached garage.

    72 Waltham Avenue, Guildford, GU2 9QE

    Received 17 Jul 2026
  3. Decided26/P/00980

    Erection detached two-bay garage and pool house following demolition of the existing outbuilding.

    Whistlers Hill, Elstead Road, Shackleford, Godalming, GU8 6AY

    Received 17 Jul 2026
  4. Decided26/P/00981

    Erection of single storey rear extension with roof lanterns, conversion of garage to habitable accommodation and changes to fenestration

    21 Orchard Road, Shalford, Guildford, GU4 8ER

    Received 17 Jul 2026
  5. Decided26/T/00184

    T1 - 1 x Oak Tree - Crown Reduction by 2m - 3m & Major Deadwood crown after advice following tree survery report (TPO P1/201/191)

    33 Manston Road, Guildford, GU4 7YE

    Received 17 Jul 2026
  6. Decided26/P/00982

    Erection of a first floor side and rear extension over existing garage with the addition of a single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory together with changes to fenestration.

    18 Parkside Place, East Horsley, Leatherhead, KT24 5BZ

    Received 17 Jul 2026
  7. Registered26/P/00983

    Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to vary condition 2 of planning application 25/P/00956 (approved drawings) to allow for alterations to the balcony balustrades and block E lettering, along with introduction of additional condition relating to the occupation of Block C.

    Land bounded by the Friary Centre Bus Station, North Street, Leapale Road, Guildford, GU1

    Received 17 Jul 2026
  8. Registered26/P/00984

    Part single part two storey rear extension with works to front driveway.

    Tantivy, 82 The Mount, Guildford, GU2 4JB

    Received 20 Jul 2026
  9. Registered26/P/00985

    Addition of takeaway food service (use class Sui Generis) to existing industrial baker (use class B2/B8).

    Unit 11, Midleton Enterprise Park, Midleton Industrial Estate Road, Guildford, GU2 8FT

    Received 20 Jul 2026
  10. Registered26/P/00986

    Erection of a self-build detached dwelling with ancillary garage and associated works following the demolition of the existing dwelling and associated outbuildings

    Riverdale, Ferry Lane, Guildford, GU2 4EE

    Received 20 Jul 2026
  11. Awaiting decision26/P/00987

    Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to vary condition 2 (Approved Drawings) 16 (Energy and Sustainability) and 23 (Ecology) to increase the number of units from 131 to 146, of planning permission Ref: 23/P/01850 for the 'Full planning application for the demolition and retention of existing buildings and erection of new buildings to provide extra care housing (Use Class C2) and associated ancillary accommodation and amenity space, public realm works, at-grade car parking (existing), plus restoration and upgrade works to Braboeuf Manor (ancillary accommodation and amenity space) and the refurbishment of Pound Cottage for use as a single dwelling (Use Class C3.)

    The University of Law Braboeuf Manor, Portsmouth Road, Guildford, GU3 1HA

    Received 20 Jul 2026
  12. Decided26/D/00116

    Discharge of conditions 12 (CEMP) and 13 (SWMP) of planning permission 25/P/01613 approved 14/7/2026.

    Oakdale, Woodland Drive, East Horsley, Leatherhead, KT24 5AN

    Received 20 Jul 2026
  13. Registered26/P/00988

    Formation of habitable room in roofspace with front gable build up, rear dormer window and rooflights, and first/second floor side facing windows (description amended 04/08/2026)

    Mallow, Chestnut Avenue, Guildford, GU2 4HD

    Received 20 Jul 2026
  14. Decided26/P/00989

    Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed development to establish whether the erection of a part single/two storey rear extension would be lawful.

    77 Applegarth Avenue, Guildford, GU2 8LX

    Received 20 Jul 2026
  15. Registered26/P/00990

    Variation of Condition 2 (drawing numbers) of planning permission 25/P/00157 appoved 02/07/2025 for the application under section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) for a variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning permission 20/P/01057 approved 29/11/2024 to allow for a reduction in height from 2.5 to 2 storeys together with elevation changes as well as additional amendments. To substitute approved layout drawing 1366/S73.2/001E for proposed layout 1366/S73.2/001F confirming the 'as built' plot position.

    White Horse Yard, High Street, Ripley, GU23 6BB

    Received 20 Jul 2026
  16. Registered26/P/00991

    Erection of a first floor extension, single storey side/rear extensions, and fencing, together with updated external finishes, following removal of the conservatory and front porch (description amended 05/08/2026).

    Layston, Edwin Road, West Horsley, Leatherhead, KT24 6LN

    Received 21 Jul 2026
  17. Withdrawn26/P/00992

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

    17 Queen Street, Gomshall, Guildford, GU5 9LY

    Received 21 Jul 2026
  18. Registered26/P/00993

    Erection of a ground floor rear extension with creation of gable roof following demolition of existing single storey extension.

    Thorner Cottage, The Green, Pirbright, Woking, GU24 0JT

    Received 21 Jul 2026
  19. Registered26/P/00994

    Listed building consent for a ground floor rear extension with creation of gable roof following demolition of existing single storey extension.

    Thorner Cottage, The Green, Pirbright, Woking, GU24 0JT

    Received 21 Jul 2026
  20. Decided26/T/00185

    T1 Cherry Tree - Remove tree and replace with a new fruit tree or equivalent of appropriate size, planted in a similar area to the existing tree. (Shere Conservation Area)

    Church Cottage, Church Lane, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9HQ

    Received 21 Jul 2026
  21. Decided25/D/00137/5

    Discharge of Condition 21 (BREEAM) of planning permission 25/P/00382 approved 11/9/2025.

    4 Guildford Business Park, Guildford Business Park Road, Guildford

    Received 21 Jul 2026
  22. Decided26/T/00186

    T1 and T2 Beech and Lime Reduce by 2 - 3 meters leaving 19m height and 4m spread, T3 Maple - Fell to ground level. (St. Catherines Conservation Area )

    Rossend, Guildown Road, Guildford, GU2 4ET

    Received 21 Jul 2026
  23. Awaiting decision26/P/00995

    Listed building consent for internal alterations to include the removal of non-original modern partitions and stud walls at ground, first and second floor levels; the removal of existing non-original fixtures and fittings; the stripping of existing modern floor finishes at first and second floor levels and the staircase, the repair or replacement of damaged floorboards on a like-for-like basis; the removal of the modern kitchenette and WC fittings at second floor level; and the internal redecoration of the staircase and windows in the existing colour scheme, together with the redecoration of walls in appropriate colours. 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 (Description amended 27/07/2026).

    224 High Street, Guildford, GU1 3JD

    Received 16 Jul 2026
  24. Registered26/CON/00023

    Consultation from Surrey County Council: Prior approval for the demolition of existing vehicle storage building. (This application is determined by Surrey County Council under their ref SCCRef-2026-0107)

    Surrey County Council Merrow Depot, Merrow Lane, Guildford, GU4 7BQ

    Received 22 Jul 2026

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