Jacobs Well, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Jacobs Well, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
Planning applications in Jacobs Well are administered by Elmbridge Borough Council. View the full Elmbridge Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Jacobs Well
Jacobs Well is a quaint village in Surrey, England, established in the 20th century, with a population of 1,171. Located on the northern outskirts of Guildford, it falls within the civil parish of Worplesdon, which has medieval roots. The village is bordered by the Slyfield Industrial Estate and a Surrey County Council waste transfer station, creating a distinct separation from the surrounding areas. This unique positioning may influence planning considerations in Jacobs Well as it develops within a mix of residential and industrial zones.
Population: 1,171
District: Worplesdon
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Area Information
- Admin district: Guildford
- Parliamentary constituency: Guildford
- LSOA: Guildford 007C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Jacobs Well.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Jacobs Well.
- 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 Jacobs Well based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Jacobs Well.
- - 56 Grangefields Road, Jacobs Well, Guildford, GU4 7NP
Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 40 Hazel Avenue, Guildford, GU1 1NS
Erection of a first floor side extension; conversion of the existing garage to habitable accommodation' loft conversion to the side extension to form a habitable room with a rear dormer and front roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 5 and 7 Brookside, Jacobs Well, Guildford, GU4 7NS
Erection of single storey rear extensions to Nos. 5 and 7 Brookside.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 12B Lilac Close, Guildford, GU1 1PB
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed development to establish whether the conversion of loft space to habitable accommodation with roof lights together with addition of flat roof and side windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 2 Hazel Avenue, Guildford, GU1 1NR
Erection of single storey rear and side extension with alterations to fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - Queen Anne Farm, Jacobs Well Road, Jacobs Well, Guildford, GU4 7PA
Erection of ground floor side extension and two storey rear extension with external spiral staircase, balcony, roof lights and lanterns and changes to fenestration, following demolition of existing gr
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - Junction of Stringers Avenue & Treebys Avenue, Jacobs Well, Guildford, GU4 7NT
Notification for the removal of the BT public call box/ telephone kiosk.
Status: Permitted | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 41 Lime Grove, Guildford, GU1 1PG
Prior notification for a single storey 4.50 metre rear extension, 3.00 metres in height with an eaves height of 3.00 metres.
Status: Permitted | Council: Guildford | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - 1 Douglas Close, Jacobs Well, Guildford, GU4 7PB
Erection of a detached garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2024-11-13
View full details - - 1 Douglas Close, Jacobs Well, Guildford, GU4 7PB
Erection of new detached garage
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - Stringers Barn, Salt Box Road, Guildford, GU4 7PX
Listed building consent for the erection of a garage following demolition of existing stable building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Guildford | Date: 2023-09-20
View full details - - 41 Woodlands Road, Guildford, GU1 1RW
Proposed single storey side/rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2023-07-20
View full details - - 33 Juniper Close, Guildford, GU1 1NX
Proposed front porch extension and part single/two storey/first floor side/rear extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2023-06-13
View full details - - Whitehaven, 108B Woking Road, Guildford, GU1 1QS
Erection of front gates and piers (retrospective). Addition of new piers and gates.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2023-01-05
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A brief summary of Jacobs Well in Surrey
Jacobs Well is a quaint village in Surrey, England, established in the 20th century, with a population of 1,171. Located on the northern outskirts of Guildford, it falls within the civil parish of Worplesdon, which has medieval roots. The village is bordered by the Slyfield Industrial Estate and a Surrey County Council waste transfer station, creating a distinct separation from the surrounding areas. This unique positioning may influence planning considerations in Jacobs Well as it develops within a mix of residential and industrial zones. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,171. It sits within the Worplesdon district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Jacobs Well a particularly low-crime area.
Jacobs Well has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Sutton Park and Sutton Green, Wey and Godalming Navigations, Stoughton Barracks. 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 Jacobs Well includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Whitmoor Common SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 7 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Thames Basin Heaths. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Jacobs Well
In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Jacobs Well. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 101 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Jacobs Well maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
With an average of 101 days, decisions near Jacobs Well take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Jacobs Well were full planning applications (19), outline applications (8), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 9 medium-scale applications, 28 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.
Nearby Towns
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