How long do planning decisions take near Bellfields?

The average planning decision time near Bellfields is 88 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 Bellfields?

The planning approval rate near Bellfields is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bellfields?

The most common type of planning application near Bellfields is full planning applications, with 26 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bellfields?

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Bellfields, Surrey Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bellfields, Surrey.

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Planning applications in Bellfields are administered by Guildford Borough Council. View the full Guildford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Bellfields

Guildford, located in west Surrey approximately 27 miles southwest of central London, is a vibrant town with a population of about 77,000 as recorded in the 2011 census. It serves as the administrative seat of the Borough of Guildford, which had an estimated population of 151,359 in 2024. The town's name is believed to originate from a crossing over the River Wey, a tributary of the River Thames that runs through the town centre, making it a significant area for planning applications and development opportunities.

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Area Information

Admin district: Guildford
Parliamentary constituency: Guildford
LSOA: Guildford 015A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bellfields.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bellfields.

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 Bellfields based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

27 planning applications found near Bellfields.

- 63 Cedar Way, Guildford, GU1 1JG
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed development to establish whether the erection of a single storey side extension following the demolition of existing extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-22
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26/P/00854 - 63 Cedar Way, Guildford, GU1 1JG
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed development to establish whether the erection of a single ...
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-22
- 17 Russell Court, Rowan Close, Guildford, GU1 1PS
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed development to establish whether the erection of a single storey rear extension would be lawful.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-17
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26/P/00836 - 17 Russell Court, Rowan Close, Guildford, GU1 1PS
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed development to establish whether the erection of a singl...
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-17
- Pond Meadow School, Larch Avenue, Guildford, GU1 1DR
Details of a bicycle parking and charging scheme and a hard and soft landscaping plan pursuant to Conditions 4 and 9 of planning permission ref: GU24/CON/00024 dated 5 February 2025. (this application
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-11
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26/CON/00018 - Pond Meadow School, Larch Avenue, Guildford, GU1 1DR
Details of a bicycle parking and charging scheme and a hard and soft landscaping plan pursuant to...
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-11
- Stoke Mill, Woking Road, Guildford, GU1 1QA
Discharge of conditions 15 (Mill building roof), 16 (protection of features), 17 (new decorative works), 18 (blocking up of openings), 19 (rainwater goods details), 20 (Hard and soft landscaping detai
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-11
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26/D/00045/2 - Stoke Mill, Woking Road, Guildford, GU1 1QA
Discharge of conditions 15 (Mill building roof), 16 (protection of features), 17 (new decorative ...
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-11
- Pond Meadow School, Larch Avenue, Guildford, GU1 1DR
Details of a bicycle parking and charging scheme and a hard and soft landscaping plan pursuant to Conditions 4 and 9 of planning permission ref: GU24/CON/00024 dated 5 February 2025. (this application
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-11
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26/CON/00019 - Pond Meadow School, Larch Avenue, Guildford, GU1 1DR
Consultation from Surrey County Council for: Details of a bicycle parking and charging scheme and...
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-11
- 94 Cedar Way, Guildford, GU1 1JF
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed development to establish whether the a hip to gable extension and rear dormer is lawful.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-04-14
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- 38 Maple Grove, Guildford, GU1 1LP
Proposed first floor side extension together with a proposed ground floor rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-31
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- 18 Fir Tree Road, Guildford, GU1 1JJ
Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed development to establish whether the conversion of loft space to habitable accommodation with flat roof dormer together with addition of second floor side opaq
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-23
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- 57 Cypress Road, Guildford, GU1 1LZ
Part single and part two storey side extensions following demolition of existing carport, hip to gable roof extension to facilitate loft conversion with rooflights to front and dormer window to rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-16
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- Stoke Mill, Woking Road, Guildford, GU1 1QA
Discharge of Condition 4 (Archaeological Written Scheme of Investigation), 8 (Construction Traffic Management Plan), 10 (Site Waste Management Plan) & 13 (External Details) of planning permission 25/P
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-11
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- Garage 7, Parsons Green Garages, Parsons Green, Guildford, GU1 1QY
Proposed rear access footpath.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-05
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- 34 Fir Tree Road, Guildford, GU1 1JN
Prior notification for a single storey 6.00 metre rear extension, 2.90 metres in height with an eaves height of 2.90 metres.
Status: Permitted | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-01-16
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- 6 Fir Tree Road, Guildford, GU1 1JJ
Alterations to existing side extension for the insertion of a front elevation secondary door (part- retrospective).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-12-02
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- 58 Cedar Way, Guildford, GU1 1JQ
Change of use from a HMO for 6 or less persons (C4), to a Large HMO for more than 6 persons (Sui Generis)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-10-20
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- 24 Maple Grove, Guildford, GU1 1LP
Change of use from an existing dwelling house under C3 to a 7 bedroom HMO under Sui Generis together with new bike store and the conversion of existing garage to living accommodation following the rem
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-09-26
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A brief summary of Bellfields in Surrey

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bellfields a particularly low-crime area.

Bellfields has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Waterden Road, Guildford Town Centre, Stokefields, Wey and Godalming Navigations, Stoughton Barracks. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Bellfields includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Whitmoor Common SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 3 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Thames Basin Heaths. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Bellfields

In the last 24 months, 76 planning applications were submitted near Bellfields. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 88 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Bellfields.

The average decision period of 88 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Bellfields were full planning applications (26), discharge of conditions (12), outline applications (8). Full planning applications account for 34% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 10 medium-scale applications, 52 smaller schemes were submitted.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 28 applications
Refused: 2 applications
Withdrawn: 2 applications
Awaiting decision: 44 applications

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