Guildford Park, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Guildford Park, Surrey.
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Planning applications in Guildford Park are administered by Guildford Borough Council. View the full Guildford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Guildford Park
Guildford, located in west Surrey approximately 27 miles southwest of central London, boasts a population of around 77,000 residents as of the 2011 census. As the administrative centre of the Borough of Guildford, which has an estimated population of 151,359 in 2024, the town is named after a river crossing over the River Wey, a tributary of the Thames that runs through its centre. This rich historical context and growing population make Guildford a key area for potential planning applications.
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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 009B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Guildford Park.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Guildford Park.
- 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 Park based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
72 planning applications found near Guildford Park.
- 26/W/00044 - 7 Elmside, Guildford, GU2 7SH
Prior notification for a single storey 5.34 metre rear extension, 3.25 metres in height with an e...
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-07-13 - - 60 The Chase, Guildford, GU2 7UB
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed use to establish whether the change of use from C3 (Dwellinghouse) to C4 (House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)), following two storey rear extension and internal a
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - 26/P/00902 - 60 The Chase, Guildford, GU2 7UB
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed use to establish whether the change of use from C3 (Dwelli...
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-07-02 - 26/P/00880 - 36 St Johns Road, Guildford, GU2 7UH
Change of use from an existing dwelling house under (C3 use) to an 8 bedroom HMO under (Sui Gene...
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-25 - - 36 St Johns Road, Guildford, GU2 7UH
Change of use from an existing dwelling house under (C3 use) to an 8 bedroom HMO under (Sui Generis use) with an erection of a first floor side extension and single storey rear extension. Parking alte
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - 26/P/00867 - 20 Poltimore Road, Guildford, GU2 7PT
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Drawings) of planning permission 25/P/01349 approved 05/01/202...
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-24 - - 20 Poltimore Road, Guildford, GU2 7PT
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Drawings) of planning permission 25/P/01349 approved 05/01/2026 for the 'Erection of a single storey side/rear extension, two storey side extension, loft conversion
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - - 16 Bray Road, Guildford, GU2 7LJ
Proposed two storey side extension and single storey rear extension following demolition of the existing converted garage and wrap-around single-storey rear extension; new steps and patio area to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - 26/P/00842 - 16 Bray Road, Guildford, GU2 7LJ
Proposed two storey side extension and single storey rear extension following demolition of the e...
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-19 - 26/P/00784 - 49 Ludlow Road, Guildford, GU2 7NR
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-09 - 26/P/00759 - 26 Madrid Road, Guildford, GU2 7NU
Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to vary condition 3 (opera...
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-05 - 26/P/00765 - 45 Bray Road, Guildford, GU2 7LH
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed development to establish whether the conversion of roofspa...
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-05 - - 11 St Johns Road, Guildford, GU2 7UQ
Prior notification for a single storey 6 metre rear extension, 4 metres in height with an eaves height of 3 metres.
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 57 Ridgemount, Guildford, GU2 7TH
Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to vary condition 2 (Approved Drawings) change of approved drawings of planning permission Ref: 23/P/01542 for the 'Proposed two
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 12 Thorn Bank, Guildford, GU2 7PL
Proposed single storey front extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 25 Poltimore Road, Guildford, GU2 7PT
Conversion of loft to habitable accommodation, including rear dormer, skylights following removal of side chimney. Increase height of side extension roof. New two storey side extension together with t
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 51 The Chase, Guildford, GU2 7UB
Prior notification for a single storey 6.00 metre rear extension, 3.34 metres in height with an eaves height of 2.61 metres.
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 58 Farnham Road, Guildford, GU2 4PE
Single storey rear extension, rear decking extension and minor fenestration alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 13 Scillonian Road, Guildford, GU2 7PS
Non Material Amendment to planning permission 23/P/00322 approved 08/06/2023 to remove the hip roof in the centre of the front elevation into a gable end together with amendments to porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Former Bus Depot & 7 Ridgemount, Guildford, GU2 7TH
Discharge of conditions 15 (SAP) and 16 (water efficiency calculations) of planning application 23/P/00808, approved 03/11/2025
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-26
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A brief summary of Guildford Park in Surrey
Guildford, located in west Surrey approximately 27 miles southwest of central London, boasts a population of around 77,000 residents as of the 2011 census. As the administrative centre of the Borough of Guildford, which has an estimated population of 151,359 in 2024, the town is named after a river crossing over the River Wey, a tributary of the Thames that runs through its centre. This rich historical context and growing population make Guildford a key area for potential planning applications.
Property prices in Guildford Park 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 Park a particularly low-crime area.
Guildford Park has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Millmead and Portsmouth Road, Guildford, St Catherines Guildford Town Centre, Guildford Town Centre, Wey and Godalming Navigations, Onslow Village, 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 Park includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wey Valley Meadows SSSI; 6 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 Park 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 Guildford Park
In the last 24 months, 135 planning applications were submitted near Guildford Park. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 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 Park.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Guildford Park slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Guildford Park were full planning applications (49), tree works (18), discharge of conditions (16). Full planning applications account for 36% 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, 20 medium-scale applications, 93 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 44 applications
- Refused: 12 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 76 applications
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