Chilworth, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chilworth, Surrey.
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Planning applications in Chilworth are administered by Guildford Borough Council. View the full Guildford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Chilworth
Chilworth is a picturesque village situated within the Guildford borough of Surrey, England, nestled in the scenic Tillingbourne valley to the southeast of Guildford. Its charming rural character and strategic location make it an area of interest for planning applications, particularly those focused on residential and community development.
Population: 1,928
District: Guildford
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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: Guildford
- LSOA: Guildford 008D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chilworth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chilworth.
- 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 Chilworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
451 planning applications found near Chilworth.
- 26/D/00109 - Tangley Lea, New Road, Chilworth, Guildford, GU4 8LZ
Discharge of Conditions 4 (survey of stream), 5 (detailed Construction Environmental Management P...
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-07-02 - - Tangley Lea, New Road, Chilworth, Guildford, GU4 8LZ
Discharge of conditions 4 (survey of stream), 5 (detailed Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)), 6 (Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP)), 7 (samples), 9 (covered parking of bicycles and the
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - Howleen, Old Manor Lane, Chilworth, Guildford, GU4 8NE
Conversion of loft space to habitable accommodation with new rear dormer windows and front rooflight windows, new porch, wood burner flue, alterations to fenestration and new external decoration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - 172 New Road, Chilworth, Guildford, GU4 8LX
Erection of a single storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - 26/D/00077 - Chilworth Manor, Halfpenny Lane, Chilworth, Guildford, GU4 8NN
Discharge of condition 3 (construction transport management plan), 5 (biodiversity net gain asses...
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-05-18 - - Chilworth Manor, Halfpenny Lane, Chilworth, Guildford, GU4 8NN
Discharge of condition 3 (construction transport management plan), 5 (biodiversity net gain assessment) and 6 (BNG grampian) of planning permission 25/P/01624, approved on 05/05/2026.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - West Lodge, Blacksmith Lane, Chilworth, Guildford, GU4 8NQ
Single storey extension and a glazed covered walkway to the main dwelling; Changes to fenestration. (amended drawings received 02 June 2026)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - West Lodge, Blacksmith Lane, Chilworth, Guildford, GU4 8NQ
Listed building consent for a single storey extension with a glazed covered walkway to main dwelling; Changes to fenestration. (amended drawings received 02 June 2026)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Sycamore, Blacksmith Lane, Chilworth, Guildford, GU4 8NQ
T1 (Apple tree): fell to ground level, T2 (Laburnum): fell to ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Old Manor Farm, Old Manor Lane, Chilworth, Guildford, GU4 8NE
Erection of 4no. 4-bed dwellings and associated landscaping with access from Old Manor Lane.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Alderbrook House, 4 Redwood Grove, Chilworth, Guildford, GU4 8NU
Installation of rooftop PV solar arrays.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Alderbrook House, 4 Redwood Grove, Chilworth, Guildford, GU4 8NU
Construction of a new open front porch, installation of roof lantern, and alterations to fenestration, external materials, and roof finishes.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Little Brook, Old Manor Lane, Chilworth, Guildford, GU4 8NE
Reduce Sycamore volume S1 by 40%, Coppice Holly H4 down to 1 metre high, Coppice Hazel Clump HZ down to 1 metre high, Reduce height of Leylandi L1 to L7 down by 40 %, Coppice Holly Clump H1 down to 1
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - 51 Dorking Road, Chilworth, Guildford, GU4 8NW
Outline application to consider access, appearance, layout and scale for a new dwelling (landscaping reserved), following demolition of attached side annexe to number 51.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Chilworth Manor, Halfpenny Lane, Chilworth, Guildford, GU4 8NN
Installation of a free standing solar array comprising of 167 panels, inverter and three battery storage cabinets.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 36 Dorking Road, Chilworth, Guildford, GU4 8NR
Single storey rear extension and minor fenestration alterations following demolition of garage and rear outbuilding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - Howleen, Old Manor Lane, Chilworth, Guildford, GU4 8NE
First floor roof extension including insertion of four dormers and rooflights to front and rear, to provide habitable accommodation, alterations to fenestration and new external render and timber fram
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - Waterworks Cottage, Blacksmith Lane, Chilworth, Guildford, GU4 8NL
G1 - To reduce all lateral growth back to the boundary line to gain a 2 metre clearance from the property from the Cherry and mixed broad leave trees. T1 - To crown lift to 8 metres (2.5 metre clearan
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-09-10
View full details - - Alder Lodge, Blacksmith Lane, Chilworth, Guildford, GU4 8NQ
Discharge of Condition 5 (archaeological watching brief), 8 (electrical charging point) & 9 (covered parking of bicycles & charging point/timer for e-bikes) of planning permission 23/P/00759 approved
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-08-20
View full details - - Alder Lodge, Blacksmith Lane, Chilworth, Guildford, GU4 8NQ
Discharge of condition 4 (written scheme of investigation) and 7 (secure cycle parking and e-bike charging point) of planning permission 25/P/00009 approved 17/04/2025.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-08-20
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A brief summary of Chilworth in Surrey
Chilworth is a picturesque village situated within the Guildford borough of Surrey, England, nestled in the scenic Tillingbourne valley to the southeast of Guildford. Its charming rural character and strategic location make it an area of interest for planning applications, particularly those focused on residential and community development. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,928. It sits within the Guildford district.
Property prices in Chilworth 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 Chilworth a particularly low-crime area.
Chilworth has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Blackheath, Chilworth Gunpowder Mills. 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 Chilworth includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Colyers Hanger SSSI, Blackheath SSSI; 18 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, Chilworth 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 Chilworth
In the last 24 months, 59 planning applications were submitted near Chilworth. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 104 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Chilworth.
With an average of 104 days, decisions near Chilworth take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Chilworth were full planning applications (33), tree works (7), discharge of conditions (6). Full planning applications account for 56% 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, 20 medium-scale applications, 36 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 41 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 13 applications
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