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Planning applications in GU18

We hold 102 planning applications for the GU18 postcode area, 70 of them submitted in the past year. 85% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 53 days. The area is covered by Surrey Heath.

102
applications held
70
in the past year
85%
approved
53 days
median decision

Towns and villages in GU18

Councils covering GU18

Surrey Heath (102)

Recent applications in GU18

Pending
10 Sept 202626/0821/DTC
Holly Lodge Catena Rise Lightwater Surrey GU18 5RDSurrey Heath

Submission of details to comply with condition 4 (landscaping) and condition 7 (tree protection) attached to planning permission 25/1008/FFU (appeal reference 6002682) for the erection of part single, part two storey side extension and subdivision of residential unit to form two residential dwellings following demolition of existing extension and garage.

Pending
10 Sept 202626/0824/FFU
Holly Lodge Catena Rise Lightwater Surrey GU18 5RDSurrey Heath

Erection of part single, part two storey side extension, single storey front extension and subdivision of residential unit to form two residential dwellings following demolition of existing extension and garage.

Pending
2 Sept 2026TWA/26/0208
1 Colville Gardens Lightwater Surrey GU18 5QQSurrey Heath

T1 Cider Gum tree (Eucalyptus gunnii): Carefully reduce and reshape overall by 2-3mts. The Current spread is estimated to be 14mts. The estimated spread post reduction will be 12-3mts. The Current height is estimated to be 15mts. The estimated height post reduction will be 12-13mts.

Pending
20 Aug 202626/0763/FFU
Wilds The Folly Lightwater Surrey GU18 5XASurrey Heath

Erection of a detatched garage.

Pending
19 Aug 202626/0758/CES
3 Outfall Cottages Blackstroud Lane East Lightwater Surrey GU18 5XRSurrey Heath

Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed erection of a single storey side extension.

Permitted
13 Aug 202626/0743/GPE
3 Outfall Cottages Blackstroud Lane East Lightwater Surrey GU18 5XRSurrey Heath

Prior approval for a larger home extension (Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A) with a maximum depth of 6 metres, a maximum height of 3.52 metres and an eaves height of 2.52 metres

Pending
10 Aug 202626/0729/DTC
99-101 Guildford Road Lightwater Surrey GU18 5SBSurrey Heath

Submission of details to comply with Condition 9 (Pedestrian Facilities) attached to planning permission ref. 25/0297/PMR Development of site to provide 21no. Dwellings with associated access, hardstanding, landscaping and parking.

Pending
5 Aug 202626/0714/FFU
18 Northfield Lightwater Surrey GU18 5YRSurrey Heath

Erection of first floor side extension with garage conversion and changes to fenestration.

Permitted
29 Jul 2026TWA/26/0184
6 Heronscourt Lightwater Surrey GU18 5SWSurrey Heath

T1/T2 Silver Birch - Crown Reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 2 metres. All arisings to be removed from site. H1 Conifer - (Hedge) Shared ownership hedge Trim garden side and top creating flat top and side. All arisings to be removed from site. Trim laurel and camellia hedges all round to tidy. Remove any self sown hazel in hedgerow T2 Pine - Crown reduction by up to 2m and crown thin by 20%. All arisings to be removed from site. T3 Willow - Reduce branches back to previous points / reduce away to increase viewpoint over lake

Pending
27 Jul 202626/0669/FFU
9 Junction Road Lightwater Surrey GU18 5TQSurrey Heath

Erection of a single storey rear extension and conversion of garage into annexe with increased roof height, installation of decking and changes to fenestration.

Pending
Small
Non Material Amendment
20 Jul 202626/0644/NMA
99 - 101 Guildford Road Lightwater Surrey GU18 5SBSurrey Heath

Submission of details to comply with condition 3 (materials) and 21 Energy statement) of application ref: 25/0297/PMR.

Pending
15 Jul 2026TWA/26/0175
8 Lowfield Close Lightwater Surrey GU18 5QTSurrey Heath

T1 - Birch tree - fell tree. T2- Birch tree - reduce back to previous points (2M) before works tree is 12M tall and 4M wide after works 10M tall and 2M wide. Works subject to TPO 21/85.

Pending
Small
Tree Works Application
6 Jul 2026TWA/26/0172
6 Blackstroud Lane West Lightwater Surrey GU18 5SPSurrey Heath

T1 and T2 - Common Oak - Current 18m height, current 7m spread. Reduce branches for 3m clearance of property. (Works subject to TPO/48/89)

Pending
Small
Tree Works Application
6 Jul 2026TWA/26/0170
4 Blackstroud Lane West Lightwater Surrey GU18 5SPSurrey Heath

T1 - Mature Oak - Crown reduction, current height 23m, 14m spread. Proposed height 21m proposed spread 19m (Works subject to TPO/48/89)

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
25 Jun 202626/0567/FFU
35 Ling Drive Lightwater Surrey GU18 5PASurrey Heath

Erection on single storey rear extension.

Pending
Small
Full
22 Jun 202626/0540/FFU
63-65 Flat Macdonald Road Lightwater Surrey GU18 5XYSurrey Heath

Change of use of the first and second floors from residential use (Use Class C3) to a children's nursery (Use Class E(F), ancillary to the existing nursery use at ground-floor level.

Pending
Small
Certificate Proposed Development
19 Jun 202626/0535/CES
9 Sundew Close Lightwater Surrey GU18 5SGSurrey Heath

Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed widening of the dropped kerb, and a new driveway.

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
19 Jun 202626/0531/FFU
15 Broom Field Lightwater Surrey GU18 5QNSurrey Heath

Erection of single storey rear extension.

Pending
Small
Details to comply
15 Jun 202626/0516/DTC
59 Grasmere Road Lightwater Surrey GU18 5TLSurrey Heath

Submission of details to comply with condition 4 (Tree Protection Plan) relating to application 26/0246/FFU for the erection of single storey rear extension following demolition of existing, conversion of loft to habitable accommodation with roof lights and rear dormers and creation of new access gates to rear boundary.

Pending
Small
Relaxation/Modification
5 Jun 202626/0488/PMR
Holly Lodge Catena Rise Lightwater Surrey GU18 5RDSurrey Heath

Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act to vary conditions 2 (commencement of works), 5 (occupation and parking) and 6 (occupation and bicycle storage) of planning permission 25/1008/FFU (Erection of part single, part two storey side extension and subdivision of residential unit to form two residential dwellings following demolition of existing extension and garage.) Variation of the approved drawings to include a small porch and storage room to each of the dwellings.

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
4 Jun 202626/0481/FFU
3 Outfall Cottages Blackstroud Lane East Lightwater Surrey GU18 5XRSurrey Heath

Erection of single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory and two storey side extension with asscoiated hardstanding works.

Pending
2 Jun 202626/0499/LLB
Brooklands Farm Blackstroud Lane East West End Woking Surrey GU18 5XRSurrey Heath

Listed building consent for the erection of a part single, part two storey front extension, removal of chimney, relocation of front entrance and erection of new front porch.

Pending
2 Jun 202626/0500/FFU
Brooklands Farm Blackstroud Lane East West End Woking Surrey GU18 5XRSurrey Heath

Erection of a part single, part two storey front extension, front porch, removal of chimney, relocation of front entrance.

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
20 May 202626/0441/FFU
17 Sorrel Drive Lightwater Surrey GU18 5PBSurrey Heath

Erection of a single storey front extension and side extension to existing detached garage.

Permitted
14 May 202626/0423/FFU
Foxlands 55 Curley Hill Road Lightwater Surrey GU18 5YHSurrey Heath

Alteration to existing front dormer

Pending
14 May 202626/0419/DTC
99-101 Guildford Road Lightwater Surrey GU18 5SBSurrey Heath

Submission of details to comply with condition 12 (Travel Plan) of application ref: 25/0297/PMR

Pending
13 May 2026TWA/26/0125
12 Heronscourt Lightwater Surrey GU18 5SWSurrey Heath

T1- Sweet chestnut. Work: Fell and replace. Reason: Mitigate unacceptable risk (Works subject to TPO 1/75).

Pending
13 May 202626/0410/CES
40 Grasmere Road Lightwater Surrey GU18 5TJSurrey Heath

Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed conversion of loft to habitable accommodation with rear L-shaped dormer and roof lights.

Pending
12 May 202626/0404/DTC
99-101 Guildford Road Lightwater Surrey GU18 5SBSurrey Heath

Submission of details to comply with condition 3(materials), 4 (fa�ade details), 15 (landscaping), 16 (landscaping management plan), 18a-e (Remediation strategy), 19 (Drainage) and 21 Energy statement) of application ref: 25/0297/PMR

Pending
Small
Tree Works Application
28 Apr 2026TWA/26/0113
33 Spruce Drive Lightwater Surrey GU18 5YUSurrey Heath

T1 - Lime tree - Crown reduction by 1.5m cutting to growth points, current height 5m finished height 3.5m, current spread 5m finished spread 3.5m. T2 - Lime tree - Crown reduction by 2-3m cutting to growth points, current height 7m finished height 4m, current spread 6m finished spread 4m. Works subject to TPO 13/86.

Pending
Small
Details to comply
27 Apr 202626/0356/DTC
Atv Go Karts Ltd Blackstroud Lane East Lightwater Surrey GU18 5XRSurrey Heath

Submission of details to comply with condition 9 (CEMP) and condition 10 (lighting) relating to 24/1026/FFU for the demolition of the 3 existing buildings (Sui Generis), with the erection of two replacement buildings to be used as a flexible Class B8/E use.

Undecided
27 Apr 202626/0358/CES
20 Ridgeway Close Lightwater Surrey GU18 5XUSurrey Heath

Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory, erection of a front porch, conversion of garage to habitable accommodation with minor external alterations, and insertion of rear rooflight and ground floor flank windows.

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
23 Apr 202626/0347/FFU
38 Broom Field Lightwater Surrey GU18 5QNSurrey Heath

Erection of a single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory and fenestration changes.

Pending
Small
Details to comply
23 Apr 202626/0346/DTC
162 Macdonald Road Lightwater Surrey GU18 5YBSurrey Heath

Submission of details to comply with condition 5 (foundation design) relating to 24/1087/FFU for the erection of a two-storey rear extension maintaining the existing eaves and main ridge height with rear roof dormer and balcony, enlargement of existing front dormers, insertion of roof lights, and erection of a detached double garage following demolition of existing rear extension and detached garage.

Permitted
15 Apr 2026TWA/26/0095
12 Heronscourt Lightwater Surrey GU18 5SWSurrey Heath

T1 - Chestnut - Removal of tree Works subject to TPO/1/75

Pending
Small
Details to comply
15 Apr 202626/0327/DTC
140 Guildford Road Lightwater Surrey GU18 5RWSurrey Heath

Submission of details to comply with condition 3 (soil analysis) attached to planning permission 25/0788/FFU for Erection of raised decking and landscaping works including increased levels to the rear garden.

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
14 Apr 202626/0323/FFU
29 Birchwood Drive Lightwater Surrey GU18 5RXSurrey Heath

Erection of a single storey rear extension, single storey side extension, first floor side extension over existing garage, part conversion of garage into habitable accommodation and new porch.

Pending
Small
Tree Works Application
1 Apr 2026TWA/26/0082
9 Ambleside Road Lightwater Surrey GU18 5TASurrey Heath

T1 Scots Pine - raise canopy up to 4m from ground level - the Pine is hanging too low over the shed and driveway - the work will ensure safe pedestrian access to the shed and vehicular access along the drive. It will also prevent possible future damage to the shed. T2 - Oak - reduce lateral spread over garden by 3m to leave a finished spread of 8m - this will contain the spread within the property boundary. The tree currently overhangs the neighbouring property which is used as children's nursery. The work will provide clearance over areas used by young children playing.

Permitted
Small
Tree Works Application
25 Mar 2026TWA/26/0080
9 Ling Drive Lightwater Surrey GU18 5PASurrey Heath

T1 - Cedar - Reduce crown by up to 2.5m, focusing primarily on lateral spread to rebalance the canopy and reduce end weight on extended limbs. current crown spread of 10m reduced to 7/8m, current height 12m and should reamin unchanged.

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
19 Mar 202626/0246/FFU
59 Grasmere Road Lightwater Surrey GU18 5TLSurrey Heath

Erection of single storey rear extension following demolition of existing, conversion of loft to habitable accommodation with front and rear dormers and creation of new access gates to rear boundary.

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
17 Mar 202626/0233/FFU
77 Grasmere Road Lightwater Surrey GU18 5TLSurrey Heath

Erection of single storey rear and side extensions.

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
12 Mar 202626/0221/FFU
79 Ambleside Road Lightwater Surrey GU18 5UHSurrey Heath

Retrospective change of use of existing detached garage (Class C3) to provide a dog grooming and cycle repairs/maintenance service (Sui Generis).

Pending
Small
Tree Works Application
9 Mar 2026TWA/26/0066
153 Ambleside Road Lightwater Surrey GU18 5UNSurrey Heath

English Oak to reduce back laterial branches by 2-3 Meters, Reduce the top to match and reshap.

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
5 Mar 202626/0193/FFU
7 Christie Close Lightwater Surrey GU18 5UGSurrey Heath

Installation of a repurposed shipping container, externally clad in cedar timber and incorporating a biodiverse green roof, to provide a private gym ancillary and incidental to the use of the main dwelling house.

Pending
Small
Certificate Proposed Development
3 Mar 202626/0182/CES
30A Ambleside Road Lightwater Surrey GU18 5TASurrey Heath

Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed replacement of ground floor roof to include parapet and roof light.

Pending
Small
Certificate Proposed Development
5 Feb 202626/0106/CES
31 Ridgeway Close Lightwater Surrey GU18 5XXSurrey Heath

Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed dropped kerb.

Permitted
Small
Tree Works Application
4 Feb 2026TWA/26/0035
16 Ling Drive Lightwater Surrey GU18 5PASurrey Heath

Oak - Crown Reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 2 metres. All arisings to be removed from site. Reduce branches over property by up to 3m. Leaving tree 21m tall 18m wide. Customer is very keen to reduce height of this tree as he is concerned about potential danger to life/damage to property in high winds. It has not been reduced in size or width for several years and customer would also like to complete the above work for general maintenance reasons.

Permitted
Small
Full Planning Application
3 Feb 202626/0099/FFU
11 Broadway Road Lightwater Surrey GU18 5SLSurrey Heath

Extension of existing dropped kerb from 3.61m to 8.110m in width.

Permitted
Medium
Details to comply
29 Jan 202626/0080/DTC
99-101 Guildford Road Lightwater Surrey GU18 5SBSurrey Heath

Submission of details to comply with condition 3 (Materials) attached to planning permission 24/0136/FFU for development of site to provide 21no. Dwellings with associated access, hardstanding, landscaping and parking.

Permitted
Small
Full Planning Application
19 Jan 202626/0035/FFU
147 Macdonald Road Lightwater Surrey GU18 5URSurrey Heath

Erection of part single/part two storey rear extensions, roof alterations, fenestration changes and part garage conversion to habitable accommodation.