Bellfields, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bellfields, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
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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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £588,494 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Guildford
- Parliamentary constituency: Guildford
- LSOA: Guildford 013E
Crime Statistics
162 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 50
- anti-social-behaviour: 26
- shoplifting: 25
- criminal-damage-arson: 16
- public-order: 15
- other-theft: 10
- vehicle-crime: 6
- other-crime: 4
- burglary: 3
- robbery: 2
- theft-from-the-person: 2
- bicycle-theft: 1
- drugs: 1
- possession-of-weapons: 1
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
17 planning applications found near Bellfields.
- - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 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
View full details - - Garage 7, Parsons Green Garages, Parsons Green, Guildford, GU1 1QY
Proposed rear access footpath.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - The Old Ambulance Station, Waterside Road, Guildford GU1 1RE
To change use of the building to a residential dwelling no bigger than 2 bedrooms. To add windows and 1 dormer on the open side of the building to achieve an upstairs
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-09-02
View full details - - 74 Cypress Road, Guildford, GU1 1LU
Single storey rear extension (retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - Bus shelter opposite 49 Woking Road, Guildford, GU1 1QD
Advertising consent for replacement double-sided internally illuminated 6-sheet advertising displays with double-sided digital displays.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - Stoke Mill, Woking Road, Guildford, GU1 1QA
Change of use of vacant offices to a public house with ancillary staff accommodation; demolition of single storey building; erection of single storey front extension and single storey rear extension;
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-05-02
View full details - - 14 Stoughton Road, Guildford, GU1 1LL
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed development to establish whether a loft conversion with rear dormer and single storey side extension would be lawful.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Guildford | Date: 2024-09-02
View full details - - 20 Cedar Way, Guildford, GU1 1JH
Erection of a single storey side/rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2023-07-12
View full details - - 93 Woking Road, Guildford, GU1 1QL
Single storey rear extension to kitchen.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2023-03-24
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A brief summary of Bellfields in Surrey
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.
Property prices in Bellfields show an average sale price of £588,494, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Bellfields area recorded 162 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bellfields 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.
Planning Activity in Bellfields
In the last 24 months, 52 planning applications were submitted near Bellfields. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Bellfields.
The average decision period of 86 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 (23), discharge of conditions (8), outline applications (5). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 8 medium-scale applications, 41 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 21 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 26 applications
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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.