Chilworth, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chilworth, Surrey.
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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: £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.
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
12 planning applications found near Chilworth.
- - 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.
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: Undecided | 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
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 - - 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 - - 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: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - West Lodge, Blacksmith Lane, Chilworth, Guildford, GU4 8NQ
Listed building consent for the erection of a single storey rear extension, separate to host dwelling and linked by a glazed covered walkway. Renewal of existing fenestration and internal renovation.
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-05-26
View full details - - 59 New Road, Chilworth, Guildford, GU4 8LP
Proposed enlargement of vehicle crossover.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-05-26
View full details - - Land to the rear of 164 - 176, New Road, Chilworth, GU4 8LX
Discharge of Condition 3 - (Construction Transport Management Plan), Condition 4 - (Existing and proposed levels) Condition 5 - (Tree Protection Plan and method statement), Condition 6 - (Hard and sof
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - 21 Dorking Road, Chilworth, Guildford, GU4 8NW
Proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2023-08-11
View full details - - 12 Alder Grove, Chilworth, Guildford, GU4 8FA
Non-material amendment to planning application 23/P/00170 approved 28/03/2023 to replace brick face on side & rear elevations of proposed extension with hanging tiles to match adjacent properties.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Guildford | Date: 2023-06-13
View full details - - 51 Dorking Road, Chilworth, Guildford, GU4 8NW
Proposed replacement front porch, hip to gable loft conversion with roof lights to facilitate a rear dormer window, first floor rear extension; remodelling of the existing conservatory and addition of
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2023-04-28
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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 £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 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, 13 planning applications were submitted near Chilworth. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 106 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Chilworth.
With an average of 106 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 (7), listed building and heritage (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 54% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 11 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.