Albury, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Albury, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
Planning applications in Albury are administered by Guildford Borough Council. View the full Guildford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 1,175 (2021) · Area: 16.3 km²
District: Guildford
Website: http://www.albury.org.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £458,405 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Guildford
- Parliamentary constituency: Godalming and Ash
- LSOA: Guildford 018C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Albury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Albury.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Albury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Albury.
- - Weston Warren, Weston Yard, Albury, Guildford, GU5 9AF
Remove overgrown Leylandii tree which is starting to damage drains marked with Orange X. Remove over mature self sown Sycamore tree marked with Orange Spot. Reduce and re coppice mature multi stemmed
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - 26/T/00160 - Weston Warren, Weston Yard, Albury, Guildford, GU5 9AF
Remove overgrown Leylandii tree which is starting to damage drains marked with Orange X. Remove o...
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-29 - - Holly House, The Street, Albury, Guildford, GU5 9AE
T1 (Cedar): Fell, due to roots cuasing drain issues (Albury Cons)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - 26/T/00157 - Holly House, The Street, Albury, Guildford, GU5 9AE
T1 (Cedar): Fell, due to roots cuasing drain issues (Albury Cons)
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-25 - - 53 Church Lane, Albury, Guildford, GU5 9AL
Large Pine tree - fell due to proximity to built structures.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 21 Westonfields, Albury, Guildford, GU5 9AR
Erection of a single-storey rear extension with roof lantern following demolition of an existing conservatory and greenhouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Plane Cottage, The Street, Albury, Guildford, GU5 9AE
Sycamores: Reduce the growing branches to approximate 3 metres in height, Beech tree: Reduce trunk height to approximately 3 metres, Pyracanthus: Hard prune
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Weston Yard, Albury, Guildford, GU5 9AF
Extension of office building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2023-04-28
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A brief summary of Albury in Surrey
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.
Property prices in Albury show an average sale price of £458,405, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Albury a particularly low-crime area.
Albury has one conservation area within its boundaries: Albury. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Albury includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Combe Bottom SSSI, Blackheath SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Surrey Hills. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Albury planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.albury.org.uk/. 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.
Planning Activity in Albury
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Albury. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Albury may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 36 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Albury were tree works (7), full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.