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Planning in Albury

Approved
95%
20 of 21 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Albury in the last 24 months, from Guildford Borough Council's planning register.

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About Albury

Albury is a picturesque village and civil parish located in central Surrey, approximately 3.5 miles east of Guildford. Nestled within the Surrey Hills National Landscape, it falls under the jurisdiction of the Borough of Guildford, making it a key area for planning applications within this scenic region. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,175 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Guildford district.

Albury covers an area of approximately 16.3 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

The area around Albury has 23 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Albury planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.albury.org.uk/.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Albury, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Albury. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were tree works (7), full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Albury?
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Albury. The approval rate is 95%.
How long do planning decisions take near Albury?
The average planning decision time near Albury is 57 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Albury?
The planning approval rate near Albury is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Albury?
The most common type of planning application near Albury is tree works applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Albury?
You can search and track planning applications near Albury on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.