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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4,974 approved · 964 refused · 263 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. Decided26/N/00063

    Non-material amendment to planning permission 20/P/01131 approved 16/05/2023 to update approved drawings to allow for the omission of the basement from Plot 2 (description amended 21/09/2026).

    2 Meadow Close, Guildford GU4 7GS

    Received 27 Jul 2026
  2. Awaiting decision26/P/01026

    Retrofit and extension of existing office building, including external alterations, roof level plant and amenity terraces, cycle parking, landscaping, servicing, refuse storage and associated works.

    1 Farnham Road, Guildford, GU2 4RG

    Received 28 Jul 2026
  3. Decided26/P/01027

    First floor side extension over garage.

    30 Tilehouse Road, Guildford, GU4 8AL

    Received 28 Jul 2026
  4. Decided26/T/00194

    Reduce the crown of the two beach trees each side of the drive and the loquat tree and holly tree in the rear garden by up to 40% (Onslow Village Conservatiion Area).

    30 Litchfield Way, Guildford, GU2 7QH

    Received 28 Jul 2026
  5. Decided26/T/00195

    T1 - Yew Tree - fell unstable and leaning, T2 & T3 - Sycamore Trees - fell (Peaslake Conservation Area).

    Car Park, Pond Lane, Peaslake, GU5 9RS

    Received 28 Jul 2026
  6. Awaiting decision26/P/01028

    Certificate of lawfulness for existing operations to establish whether the commencement of digging of foundation trenches for unit one as applied for by 19/P/02096 has been lawfully implemented (amended Planning Statement and Appendices received on 02/09/26).

    Waterloo Farm, Ockham Road North, West Horsley, Leatherhead, KT24 6PE

    Received 28 Jul 2026
  7. Awaiting decision26/D/00120

    Discharge of Condition 8 (lime mortar specification) & 11 (sample panels) of planning permission 25/P/01690,approved 17/04/2026.

    Clandon Regis, The Street, West Clandon, Guildford, GU4 7SU

    Received 28 Jul 2026
  8. Decided26/T/00196

    T1 Large Bay (Laurus nobilis) Proposed Works: Reduce the height by approximately 2.5 metres to a finished height of approximately 4.5 metres. Reduce the lateral spread by up to 1.5 metres on all aspects to achieve a balanced, rounded crown with a finished spread of approximately 3.0 metres. Remove minor deadwood and prune in accordance with the tree's natural form and BS3998:2010. Arboricultural Justification: The Bay has become disproportionately large for its location and is growing close to the dwelling. Its current size causes excessive shading to neighbouring windows and external amenity areas, reducing natural daylight within the property. The proposed reduction will restore the tree to a size appropriate for its confined setting, improve light penetration and establish a manageable framework for future cyclical maintenance. The tree's visual amenity will be retained while reducing future encroachment onto the building. T2 Mature Apple (Malus spp.) Proposed Works: Reduce the crown by 2.0 metres on all aspects to achieve a finished height and crown spread of approximately 3.0 metres. Remove major deadwood exceeding 25 mm in diameter, together with crossing, rubbing and weakly attached branches. Selectively thin congested internal growth to improve light penetration and airflow, in accordance with BS3998:2010. Arboricultural Justification: The Apple has developed an elongated crown with extended lateral growth encroaching over the lawn and surrounding garden. The dense canopy restricts sunlight and airflow, while deadwood and crossing branches reduce crown quality. The works represent routine cyclical management, encouraging healthy new fruiting wood, reducing end weight on extended limbs, improving crown structure and increasing light penetration without adversely affecting the tree's long-term health or amenity value. T3 Large Hazel (Corylus avellana) Proposed Works: Reduce the crown by approximately 3.0 metres to a finished height of approximately 3.0 metres. Reduce the lateral spread by up to 2.0 metres to a finished spread of approximately 2.0 metres. Retain an effective rear privacy screen while removing excessive end weight and restoring a balanced crown structure. All works to comply with BS3998:2010. Arboricultural Justification: The Hazel has become excessively broad and dense for its location, causing significant shading to the rear garden and neighbouring property. Extended lateral limbs have become increasingly end-weighted, increasing mechanical loading on the primary unions and the potential for branch failure. The reduction will improve light penetration and reduce lever-arm forces on the principal scaffold branches. A sufficient framework and screening canopy will be retained to preserve privacy. The works constitute appropriate cyclical management, improving the tree's long-term structural condition while maintaining its amenity value (Charlotteville and Warren Road Conservation Area).

    Flat 2, 58 Harvey Road, Guildford, GU1 3LU

    Received 28 Jul 2026
  9. Decided23/D/00152/1

    Discharge of condition 15 ( drainage) of planning permission 21/P/01456 approved 14/03/2022

    Land at, Poyle Road, Tongham

    Received 28 Jul 2026
  10. Decided21/D/00057/14

    Discharge of Condition 15 (Drainage Verification Report) of planning permission 20/P/01102 approved 17/03/2021.

    Land at, Poyle Road, Tongham

    Received 28 Jul 2026
  11. Registered26/P/01029

    Proposed single storey rear/side extension and rooflight to south side elevation.

    1 Forest Gate, East Horsley, Leatherhead, KT24 5AU

    Received 29 Jul 2026
  12. Decided26/T/00197

    T1 ? Mature Oak protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO), located within the neighbouring property. Description of Works Prune all branches overhanging the applicant's property back to the shared boundary, making suitable pruning cuts to appropriate growth points in accordance with BS 3998. No works are proposed to branches beyond the boundary or to the main stem of the tree (TPO P1/201/243).

    Still Point, 15 Ganghill, Guildford, GU1 1XE

    Received 29 Jul 2026
  13. Registered26/P/01030

    Proposed development of a pond in an area of open woodland.

    Whirl Hill, Lombard Street, Shackleford, Godalming, GU8 6BH

    Received 29 Jul 2026
  14. Decided26/P/01031

    Erection of a part single/two storey rear extension following demolition of existing two storey rear extension.

    2 Percy Cottages, 66 Dorking Road, Chilworth, Guildford, GU4 8NT

    Received 29 Jul 2026
  15. Decided26/D/00111/1

    Discharge of condition 20 (surface water drainage scheme), 21 (drainage) and 29 (wind mitigation strategy) of planning permission 25/P/00956, approved 13/03/2026.

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

    Received 29 Jul 2026
  16. Decided26/D/00121

    Discharge of Condition 3 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) ,5 (Materials), & 9 (Biodiversity Enhancement Scheme) of planning permission 24/P/00481 approved 17/07/2024

    Deer View House, 109A Poyle Road, Tongham, Faarnham, GU10 1DY

    Received 24 Jul 2026
  17. Registered26/P/01032

    Proposed change of use of agricultural land to community use (F2) and the erection of a toilet block and associated drainage.

    Kirat Rai House, Gambles Lane, Ripley, Woking, GU23 6HS

    Received 29 Jul 2026
  18. Awaiting decision26/P/01033

    Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed development to establish whether a loft conversion with new front roof light and internal chimney removal would be lawful (amended 16/09/2026).

    10 Hedgeway, Guildford, GU2 7RD

    Received 29 Jul 2026
  19. Registered26/P/01034

    Part demolition, extension and refurbishment of Grace Church and the adjacent office building at 70-72 Chertsey Street.

    Chertsey Street Old Baptist Church, Chertsey Street, Guildford, GU1 4HL

    Received 29 Jul 2026
  20. Decided26/P/01035

    Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed development to establish whether the conversion of loft space to habitable accommodation with hip to gable rear dormer and 3no rooflights would be lawful

    39 Byrefield Road, Guildford, GU2 9UB

    Received 29 Jul 2026
  21. Registered26/P/01036

    Alterations to existing rear garden area to form timber pergola and raised bench seating, together with replacement balustrading (Retrospective) (description amended 13/08/2026).

    The Rats Castle Public House, 80 Sydenham Road, Guildford, GU1 3SA

    Received 29 Jul 2026
  22. Decided26/P/01037

    Erection of a conservatory to the rear of the dwelling.

    Oaklands, Oak Grange Road, West Clandon, Guildford, GU4 7UE

    Received 30 Jul 2026
  23. Decided26/T/00198

    T1 (Dogwood) - Fell. (East Horsley Conservation Area)

    Bishopsgate Lodge, Ockham Road South, East Horsley, Leatherhead, KT24 6DT

    Received 30 Jul 2026
  24. Decided26/T/00199

    T3 (Lawson Cypress) - Fell and stump grind. TPO No.3 of 2016.

    4 Cranley Close, Guildford, GU1 2JN

    Received 30 Jul 2026

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