Gomshall, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gomshall, Surrey.
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About Gomshall
Gomshall is a picturesque village located within the borough of Guildford in Surrey, England. Known for its charming rural character, the area offers a range of planning opportunities and is an attractive location for potential developments.
District: Shere
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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: Waverley
- Parliamentary constituency: Godalming and Ash
- LSOA: Waverley 008B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Gomshall.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gomshall.
- 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 Gomshall based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
20 planning applications found near Gomshall.
- - Millstream, 64 Station Road, Gomshall, Guildford, GU5 9NR
Advertisement consent for 1no non-illuminated fascia sign and 1no non-illuminated 2.2m entrance sign fixed to a mild steel frame
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - Tanyard Hall Shere Community Centre, 30 Station Road, Gomshall, Guildford, GU5 9LF
Listed building consent for a proposed two storey side extension, following the removal of existing external steps and ramp.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Tanyard Hall Shere Community Centre, 30 Station Road, Gomshall, Guildford, GU5 9LF
Proposed two storey side extension, following the removal of existing external steps and ramp.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Westwood, Burrows Lane, Gomshall, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9QE
Erection of detached single-storey, timber-frame annexe following demolition of existing outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Land at, High View, Gomshall, GU5 9LT
Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to vary condition 2 (approved drawings) to simplify construction process of planning permission 24/P/01529, approved
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Millstream, 64 Station Road, Gomshall, Guildford, GU5 9NR
Advertisement consent for four signs.
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Cherry Hill, Burrows Lane, Gomshall, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9QE
Discharge of Conditions 9 (SAP data), 10 (Site waste management plan), and 12 (Surface water drainage scheme) of planning permission 23/P/02012, approved 23/05/2024.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - Millstream, 64 Station Road, Gomshall, Guildford, GU5 9NR
(T1) Horse Chestnut- Trim back 1m of overhanging branches TPO No.3 of 2018
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2024-12-24
View full details - - The Old Pottery, 62 Station Road, Gomshall, Guildford, GU5 9NP
Cut overhanging trees back to centre line of stream as detailed on plan attached "G1" (Gomshall Conservation Area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2024-12-06
View full details - - The Old Pottery, 62 Station Road, Gomshall, GU5 9NP
Cut overhanging trees back to centre line of stream as detailed on plan attached "G1".
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2024-11-30
View full details - - Friars Gorse, 22 Queen Street, Gomshall, Guildford, GU5 9LU
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for the erection of a single storey flat roof extension with parapet and glazed roof lantern to the rear following demolition of the existing conservatory and
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Guildford | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - Tannery Pet Care Centre, 36 Station Road, Gomshall, Guildford, GU5 9LA
The erection of a single storey storage building to the rear of the existing store (part retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - Restaurant, Tillings Cafe, 55 Station Road, Gomshall, GU5 9NP
Discharge of Condition 05, (Sustainability & Energy Block compliance calculations (Flats and Houses)) and Condition 06, (Water Efficiency) of planning permission 21/P/01480 approved 26/05/22.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - Tower Hill Manor, Towerhill, Gomshall, Guildford, GU5 9LP
Discharge of condition 3 (Joinery Details) of planning permission 22/P/01295 approved 01/12/2022.
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - Monks House, 21 Queen Street, Gomshall, Guildford, GU5 9LU
Single storey side extension, installation of timber cladding, changes to fenestration, refurbishment of living spaces and landscaping of gardens (description amended 09/01/24).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2023-11-22
View full details - - St Augustine Coptic Orthodox Church, Station Approach, Gomshall, GU5 9NP
Proposed erection of electrically operated timber gates and a pedestrian gate.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2023-07-19
View full details - - 8 Queen Street, Gomshall, Guildford, GU5 9LY
Single storey rear extension with roof light and roof revisions following the partial demolition of existing single storey elements.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2023-05-16
View full details - - Tillings Cafe, 55 Station Road, Gomshall, Guildford, GU5 9NP
Discharge of condition 8 (surface water drainage scheme) of planning permission 21/P/01480, approved on 26/05/2022.
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2023-03-31
View full details - - Ryecroft, 70 Station Road, Gomshall, Guildford, GU5 9NP
Erection of rear single storey extension with changes to fenestration
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2023-03-31
View full details - - Unit 3C, Kings Court, Burrows Lane, Gomshall, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9QE
Discharge of condition 10 (detailed drawings of the new balcony including balustrade design, materials and finish) of planning permission 21/P/02589 approved 01/03/2023.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2023-03-29
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A brief summary of Gomshall in Surrey
Gomshall is a picturesque village located within the borough of Guildford in Surrey, England. Known for its charming rural character, the area offers a range of planning opportunities and is an attractive location for potential developments. It sits within the Shere district.
Property prices in Gomshall 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 Gomshall a particularly low-crime area.
Gomshall has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Abinger Hammer, Shere. 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 Gomshall includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Combe Bottom SSSI, Hackhurst and White Downs SSSI; 20 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, Gomshall 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 Gomshall
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Gomshall. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 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 Gomshall.
The average decision period of 81 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Gomshall were full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (6), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 22 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Burrows Cross planning applications
- Shere planning applications
- Abinger Hammer planning applications
- Hoe planning applications
- Peaslake planning applications
- Albury Heath planning applications
- Brook planning applications
- Sutton Abinger planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- 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.