Guildford, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Guildford, Surrey.
Surrey · England · Town
Planning applications in Guildford are administered by Guildford Borough Council. View the full Guildford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Guildford
Guildford, located in west Surrey approximately 27 miles southwest of central London, is a prominent town with a population of around 77,000 as of the 2011 census. By 2024, the wider Borough of Guildford is estimated to house about 151,359 residents. The town's name is believed to originate from a crossing over the River Wey, a tributary of the River Thames, which runs through its centre, making it a focal point for community development and planning applications.
Population: 77,057 (2011)
District: Guildford
Website: https://www.guildford.gov.uk/
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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 013D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Guildford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Guildford.
- 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 Guildford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
134 planning applications found near Guildford.
- 26/P/00868 - 11 Warwicks Bench, Guildford, GU1 3SZ
Proposed open air parking area, erection of new boot room and rear extension, increased rear dorm...
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-24 - 86/P/01712/S106/1 - Guildford Railway Station, Station View, Guildford, GU1 4UT
Application to remove an obligation under Section 52 Agreement linked to planning reference 86/P/...
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-16 - - Guildford Railway Station, Station View, Guildford, GU1 4UT
Application to remove an obligation under Section 52 Agreement linked to planning reference 86/P/01712 and dated 25 March 1988 between (1) Guildford Borough Council (2) British Railways Board to remov
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - 26/P/00790 - Pavement outside the Friary Centre, Commercial Road, Guildford, GU1 4YT
Proposed installation of a freestanding telephone apparatus with integral defibrillator.
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-10 - - Pavement outside the Friary Centre, Commercial Road, Guildford, GU1 4YT
Proposed installation of a freestanding telephone apparatus with integral defibrillator.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - 26/P/00791 - Pavement outside the Friary Centre, Commercial Road, Guildford, GU1 4YT
Advertisement Consent for an internally illuminated advertisement display forming part of a commu...
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-10 - - Pavement outside the Friary Centre, Commercial Road, Guildford, GU1 4YT
Advertisement Consent for an internally illuminated advertisement display forming part of a communication hub with integral defribillator.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - 26/P/00773 - Caleb Lovejoy Almshouses, 5-11 Bury Street, Guildford, GU2 4AW
Listed building consent for the replacement of the existing single-storey flat roof covering to t...
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-08 - 26/P/00745 - 23 Wodeland Avenue, Guildford, GU2 4JX
Alterations to the front boundary and garden area to provide one off-street parking space.
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-03 - - Land at Former Pond Meadow School, Pond Meadow, Guildford
Discharge of Condition 8 (EV charging point) of planning permission 22/P/01636, approved 09/10/2023.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - 26/T/00132 - 17 Sandfield Terrace, Guildford, GU1 4LN
T1 Apple tree: Fell to ground level The tree is positioned within close proximity to the dwelling...
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-05-29 - 26/D/00026/1 - First floor Front, 173A High Street, Guildford
Discharge condition 3 (bicycles) of planning permission 25/W/00007, approved 30/03/2025
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-05-29 - 26/P/00642 - 69-70 North Street, Guildford, GU1 4AW
Advertisement consent for an externally illuminated fascia sign and projecting sign together with...
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-05-28 - 26/P/00641 - 69-70 North Street, Guildford, GU1 4AW
Proposed shop front alteration, including repainting in a new colour scheme.
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-05-28 - - Royal Grammar School, High Street, Guildford, GU1 3BB
Tree 31 Sycamore - Fell tree and remove roots. (Guildford Town Conservation Area)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - 26/T/00129 - Royal Grammar School, High Street, Guildford, GU1 3BB
Tree 31 Sycamore - Fell tree and remove roots. (Guildford Town Conservation Area)
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-05-27 - 26/D/00080 - 151 High Street, Guildford, GU1 3AH
Discharge of condition 3 (materials) of planning permission 26/P/00477, approved on 19/5/2026.
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-05-21 - - 151 High Street, Guildford, GU1 3AH
Discharge of condition 3 (materials) of planning permission 26/P/00477, approved on 19/5/2026.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - 19 Wherwell Road, Guildford, GU2 4JR
Non-material amendment to planning permission 25/P/00868 approved 29/10/2025 for an insertion of additional 1st floor window to south elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 43 Quarry Street, Guildford, GU1 3XQ
discharge is in relation to the approval of archaeological investigations in respect of the works reports from Archaeologists are submitted. Condition 3 of 19/P/00732, approved on 28/07/2020.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-04-23
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A brief summary of Guildford in Surrey
Guildford, located in west Surrey approximately 27 miles southwest of central London, is a prominent town with a population of around 77,000 as of the 2011 census. By 2024, the wider Borough of Guildford is estimated to house about 151,359 residents. The town's name is believed to originate from a crossing over the River Wey, a tributary of the River Thames, which runs through its centre, making it a focal point for community development and planning applications. The Town has a population of approximately 77,057 (2011 estimate). It sits within the Guildford district.
Property prices in Guildford 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 Guildford a particularly low-crime area.
Guildford has 9 conservation areas within its boundaries: Millmead and Portsmouth Road, Guildford, Shalford, Waterden Road, St Catherines Guildford Town Centre, Guildford Town Centre, Stokefields, Wey and Godalming Navigations, Charlotteville, Bridge Street. 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 Guildford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wey Valley Meadows SSSI; 7 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, Guildford planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.guildford.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 Guildford
In the last 24 months, 252 planning applications were submitted near Guildford. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 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 Guildford.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Guildford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Guildford were full planning applications (83), tree works (37), discharge of conditions (32). Full planning applications account for 33% 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, 30 medium-scale applications, 188 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 89 applications
- Refused: 18 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 141 applications
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.