Burpham, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Burpham, Surrey.
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Planning applications in Burpham are administered by Guildford Borough Council. View the full Guildford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Burpham
Burpham is a suburb of Guildford in Surrey, known for its historic village centre. The area features George Abbot School, a variety of local shops, and the esteemed Sutherland Memorial Park, making it an appealing location for potential planning applications.
Population: 5,221
District: Guildford
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £514,446 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Guildford
- Parliamentary constituency: Guildford
- LSOA: Guildford 005F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Burpham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Burpham.
- 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 Burpham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Burpham.
- - 19 Orchard Road, Burpham, Guildford, GU4 7JH
Non Material Amendment to planning permission 25/P/01499 approved 19/01/2026 for the 'Erection of a single storey side/rear extension and changes to fenestration' to make changes to the approved drawi
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - 260 London Road, Guildford, GU4 7LF
Single storey rear extension with rooflights
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - 26/N/00055 - 19 Orchard Road, Burpham, Guildford, GU4 7JH
Non-material amendment to planning permission 25/P/01499 approved 19/01/2026 for the 'Erection of...
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-25 - 26/P/00782 - Bowers Mill, Bowers Lane, Guildford, GU4 7ND
Replacement roof, dormers, windows and doors, along with external rendered facade insulation
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-09 - 26/W/00032 - Sainsburys Superstore, Clay Lane, Burpham, Guildford, GU4 7JU
Prior notification under Schedule 2, Part 14, Class J of the Town and Country Planning (General P...
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-02 - - Sainsburys Superstore, Clay Lane, Burpham, Guildford, GU4 7JU
Prior notification under Schedule 2, Part 14, Class J of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) to determine if prior approval is required for the instal
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - 26/P/00733 - 4 Shetland Close, Guildford, GU4 7FH
Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to vary condition 2 (appro...
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-01 - 26/P/00646 - Bowers Mill, Bowers Lane, Guildford, GU4 7ND
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed development to establish whether a single storey outbuildi...
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-05-26 - 26/P/00634 - Bowers Mill, Bowers Lane, Guildford, GU4 7ND
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed development to establish whether a single-storey, timber-f...
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-05-22 - - 3 Howard Ridge, Guildford, GU4 7LY
Erection of a two storey rear extension and single storey rear extension following the removal of the existing conservatory.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 47 Burpham Lane, Guildford, GU4 7LX
Erection of a summerhouse to the rear garden together with the erection of a new 1.0m high picket fence replacing the existing hedge to the front of the property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 1 Meadow Road, Guildford, GU4 7LW
Erection of two storey side and rear extensions and single storey rear extension with roof lights and changes to fenestration and materials following removal of chimney stack (amended description agre
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 4 Paddocks Road, Guildford, GU4 7LL
Proposed garden studio with WC.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Burpham Bowling Club, Sutherland Memorial Park, Clay Lane, Burpham, Guildford
Advertisement consent for one replacement aluminium plaque.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 1 Belmont Place, Burpham, Guildford, GU4 7FL
Erection of a single storey front porch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Bowers Mill, Bowers Lane, Guildford, GU4 7ND
(T1) 4x Yew-Fell, Replant. (T2) Acer- Fell, Replant (Wey and Godalming Navigations Conservation Area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 47 Burpham Lane, Guildford, GU4 7LX
Listed building consent to erect a picket fence along front boundaries following the removal of existing hedge. (description amended 7 April 2026).
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 17 Hawthorne Way, Guildford, GU4 7JZ
Erection of a single storey rear/side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 45 New Inn Lane, Burpham, Guildford, GU4 7HN
Proposed single storey rear extension, first floor side extension and porch, new pitched roof on garage, x17 solar panels and heat source pump.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 4 Shetland Close, Guildford, GU4 7FH
Erection of a single storey rear extension following the demolition of existing conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-11-03
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A brief summary of Burpham in Surrey
Burpham is a suburb of Guildford in Surrey, known for its historic village centre. The area features George Abbot School, a variety of local shops, and the esteemed Sutherland Memorial Park, making it an appealing location for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,221. It sits within the Guildford district.
Property prices in Burpham show an average sale price of £514,446, 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 Burpham a particularly low-crime area.
Burpham has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Sutton Park and Sutton Green, Wey and Godalming Navigations. 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 Burpham includes 16 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Burpham 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 Burpham
In the last 24 months, 70 planning applications were submitted near Burpham. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 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 Burpham.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Burpham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Burpham were full planning applications (33), outline applications (5), tree works (5). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 49 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 23 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Awaiting decision: 39 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.