Search Guildford planning applications
160 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Guildford · updated daily · Guildford Borough Council
- 26 Denzil Road, Guildford, GU2 7NQAwaiting decisionPart single and part two storey rear extensions to form two residential units (one 1-bed flat at lower ground floor and one 2-bed maisonette/flat across ground and first floors) with new division of rear garden with fencing panels together with refuse and bike store following removal of existing rear exterior stairsReceived 10 Nov 202626/P/01449
- Highpoint, 9 Sydenham Road, Guildford, GU1 3RXAwaiting decisionProposed external alterations including 2no.extensions (to enclose 2no. existing balconies), removal of external staircase and the addition of 16no. windows.Received 9 Nov 202626/P/01379
- Jenner House, 1A Jenner Road, Guildford, GU1 3PHAwaiting decisionDischarge of condition 9 (kitchen ventilation systems) of planning application 25/P/01566, approved 08/07/2026Received 6 Nov 202626/D/00142/2
- 41 Bray Road, Guildford, GU2 7LHAwaiting decisionCertificate of Lawfulness for a proposed development to establish whether the conversion of loft space to habitable accommodation with rear dormers and side gable together with rooflights to the front elevation and windows to rear elevation would be lawful.Received 5 Nov 202626/P/01425
- 32-34 High Street, Guildford, GU1 3ELAwaiting decisionInstallation of a combined defibrillator and bleed kit cabinet to an external wall of Nationwide Building Society Branch.Received 5 Nov 202626/P/01435
Planning in Guildford
- Approved
- 88%
- 273 of 303 decided
- Decision time
- about 13 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Guildford in the last 24 months, from Guildford Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Guildford
Postcode districts
GU1 502 applications in the last 12 monthsGU2 329 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Guildford Borough Council
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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. 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 are currently no active flood warnings for the Guildford 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 Guildford a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Guildford has 9 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Guildford 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.guildford.gov.uk/.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Guildford, 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, 420 planning applications were submitted near Guildford. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 88 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (81), discharge of conditions (42), tree works (36). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).