Godalming, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Godalming, Surrey.
Surrey · England · Town
About Godalming
Godalming is a historic market town located in south-west Surrey, approximately 30 miles from central London. Situated within the Borough of Waverley at the junction of the Rivers Wey and Ock, the civil parish encompasses 3.74 square miles and includes the nearby areas of Farncombe, Binscombe, and Aaron's Hill. The region's geology features the Lower Greensand Group, and local quarrying of Bargate stone continued until World War II, influencing the town's development and architectural heritage, making it a notable location for planning applications.
Population: 23,324 (2021) · Area: 9.7 km²
District: Waverley
Website: http://www.godalming-tc.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £538,870 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Waverley
- Parliamentary constituency: Godalming and Ash
- LSOA: Waverley 010B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Godalming.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Godalming.
- 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 Godalming based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
50 planning applications found near Godalming.
- - 29, Church Street, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1EL
Listed building consent for change of use of mixed use premises (use class c3 and use class e) to single dwellinghouse (use class c3) together with internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 29, Church Street, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1EL
Change of use of mixed use premises (use class c3 and use class e) to single dwellinghouse (use class c3).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 4, Coopers Rise, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2NJ
Erection of single storey rear extension with external staircase and terrace over; erection of a single storey side extension and external alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Land Behind 17 And 19, Shackstead Lane, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1RL
Application for works to trees subject of tree preservation order 10/06
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Little Oak, Oakdene Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1QF
Erection of extensions and alterations to elevations including raising of eaves and roof ridge height roof lights and solar panels following demolition of existing garage; alterations to driveway.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 29, Croft Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1DB
Erection of a single storey extension and alterations together with hip to gable and dormer extensions and installation of roof lights following removal of existing dormer.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 13, Tuesley Corner, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1TB
Application for works to trees subject of tree preservation order 16/01
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 61 63, High Street, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1AW
Listed building consent for the installation of replacement windows removal of internal chimney stack at first floor level; internal and external alterations.
Status: Undecided | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Ockford Mill, Ockford Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1RH
Advertisement consent for 1no. Freestanding display board 1no. Fixed display board plaque sign 1no. Day nursery lettering sign 1no. Flag with flagpole and 1no. K logo sign.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 147 Flat A, High Street, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1AF
Installation of replacement windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 2 Mill Lane House, Mill Lane, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1HF
Erection of a single-story extension and attached carport with associated landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 2 Mill Lane House, Mill Lane, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1HF
Listed building consent for erection of extensions internal and external alterations and associated landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Inn On The Lake, Ockford Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1RH
Listed building consent for illuminated signage.
Status: Undecided | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Inn On The Lake, Ockford Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1RH
Display of illuminated and non-illuminated signage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Seymour House, Lower South Street, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1BZ
Amendment to wa/2025/01567 for alterations to approved roof ridge height to provide a single consistent height of approximately 2.34 M and roof over the stair to achieve compliant internal headroom.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 13 Tanglewood, Braemar Close, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1SA
Erection of single storey extensions and alterations with associated landscaping following demolition of existing detached garage/store.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 117, Aarons Hill, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2LJ
Erection of single and two storey extensions and alterations to elevations following demolition of existing outbuilding; construction of a dropped kerb and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 116 118, High Street, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1DJ
Listed building consent for alterations to flat roof to cover existing first floor walkway; alterations to elevations and internal works.
Status: Permitted | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 12A, Coopers Rise, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2NJ
Erection of an outbuilding and associated works (retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - 100, High Street, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1DW
Application for advertisement consent to display 1 x non illuminated free standing sign.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-12-03
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A brief summary of Godalming in Surrey
Godalming is a historic market town located in south-west Surrey, approximately 30 miles from central London. Situated within the Borough of Waverley at the junction of the Rivers Wey and Ock, the civil parish encompasses 3.74 square miles and includes the nearby areas of Farncombe, Binscombe, and Aaron's Hill. The region's geology features the Lower Greensand Group, and local quarrying of Bargate stone continued until World War II, influencing the town's development and architectural heritage, making it a notable location for planning applications. The Town has a population of approximately 23,324 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Waverley district.
Godalming covers an area of approximately 9.7 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Godalming show an average sale price of £538,870, 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 Godalming a particularly low-crime area.
Godalming has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Ockford Road, Godalming, Crownpits, Godalming, Godalming Centre, River 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 Godalming includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Charterhouse to Eashing SSSI; 20 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, Godalming planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.godalming-tc.gov.uk/. 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 Godalming
In the last 24 months, 100 planning applications were submitted near Godalming. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Godalming may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Godalming slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Godalming were full planning applications (52), tree works (18), outline applications (11). Full planning applications account for 52% 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, 8 medium-scale applications, 91 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 63 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 34 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Westbrook planning applications
- Upper Eashing planning applications
- Aaron's Hill planning applications
- Crownpits planning applications
- Holloway Hill planning applications
- Busbridge planning applications
- Ockford Ridge planning applications
- Frith Hill planning applications
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.