Skip to content

Planning in Elm Corner

Approved
97%
83 of 84 decided
Decision time
about 20 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Elm Corner in the last 24 months, from Guildford Borough Council's planning register.

Decided by Guildford Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around Elm Corner

Postcode districts

GU23 242 applications in the last 12 monthsKT11 365 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Guildford Borough Council

For home projects and trades

About Elm Corner

Elm Corner is a settlement located in Surrey, England.

Property prices in Elm Corner show an average sale price of £477,219, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Elm Corner area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Elm Corner a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Elm Corner has 16 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Elm Corner 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.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Elm Corner, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 146 planning applications were submitted near Elm Corner. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 141 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (95), full planning applications (10), tree works (5). 4 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Elm Corner?
In the last 24 months, 146 planning applications were submitted near Elm Corner. The approval rate is 97%.
How long do planning decisions take near Elm Corner?
The average planning decision time near Elm Corner is 141 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 Elm Corner?
The planning approval rate near Elm Corner is 97%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Elm Corner?
The most common type of planning application near Elm Corner is discharge of conditions, with 95 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Elm Corner?
You can search and track planning applications near Elm Corner on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.