Merrow, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Merrow, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
Planning applications in Merrow are administered by Guildford Borough Council. View the full Guildford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Merrow
Merrow is a historic suburb located in the north-east of Guildford, Surrey, just 2 miles from the town centre and perched on the edge of the North Downs. While it may be lesser-known today, its origins date back centuries. The New Guildford Line, which connects Guildford to London, separates Merrow from the adjacent suburb of Burpham, making it an area of interest for planning applications and local development opportunities.
Population: 8,036 · Area: 4.4 km²
District: Guildford
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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 013B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Merrow.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Merrow.
- 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 Merrow based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
36 planning applications found near Merrow.
- 26/W/00038 - 5 Nelson Gardens, Guildford, GU1 2NZ
Prior notification for a single storey 6.88 metre rear extension, 2.90 metres in height with an e...
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-18 - - 5 Nelson Gardens, Guildford, GU1 2NZ
Prior notification for a single storey 6.88 metre rear extension, 2.90 metres in height with an eaves height of 2.90 metres.
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - 26/P/00803 - 42 The Greenwood, Guildford, GU1 2NE
Garage conversion with alterations to fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-11 - - 1 Guildcroft, Guildford, GU1 2JU
Site Waste Management Plan by MCA Architects Construction Method Statement by Motion Transport Drainage Report by KPT Properties Ltd
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Barwins, 2 Hillier Road, Guildford, GU1 2JQ
Erection of a timber orangery following the removal existing garden room.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 20 Grasmere Close, Guildford, GU1 2TG
Erection of two storey detached annexe for family accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 44 Woodlands Park, Guildford, GU1 2TJ
First floor side and rear extension over existing integral garage and single storey rear element, with new front porch, loft conversion, garage conversion to habitable accommodation, and associated ex
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 25 & 25A Horseshoe Lane West, Guildford, GU1 2SZ
Discharge of condition 17 (lighting) of planning permission 23/P/00791 approved 11/10/2023
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 10 Springhaven Close, Guildford, GU1 2JP
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed development to establish whether the part garage conversion together with a new flat roof would be lawful.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 75 Collingwood Crescent, Guildford, GU1 2NU
Erection of a single-storey rear extension and a single-storey side infill extension with fenestration alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 15A Pit Farm Road, Guildford, GU1 2JL
Two storey front and rear extensions together with increasing roof height and insertion of roof lights with rear dormer window.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 25 Horseshoe Lane West, Guildford, GU1 2SZ
Discharge of condition 15 (drainage) of planning permission 23/P/00791 approved 11/10/2023.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Willow Croft, Aldersey Road, Guildford, GU1 2ES
T1 - Beech tree: works to provide 1 metre clearance from the house, branches to be reduced from 6m to 5m in length (TPO P1/201/382)
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 1 Guildcroft, Guildford, GU1 2JU
Erection of a 1.2m garage extension following partial garage demolition.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Barwins, 2 Hillier Road, Guildford, GU1 2JQ and The Clavadel, 1 Pit Farm Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2JH
Change of use of 2 Hillier Road to an 8-bedroom post operative convalescent care facility (Class C2) linked by a single storey extension to the existing Clavadel convalescent care facility, as well as
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 10 Green Lane, Guildford, GU1 2LZ
Erection of single storey rear extension and conversion of loft space to habitable accommodation with dormer windows to the front and rear roof slope and single storey front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 108 Uplands Road, Guildford, GU1 2RN
Replacement of the existing living-room window with new French doors
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Land at Boxgrove Gardens, Uplands Road, Guildford, GU1 2RW
(T10) Elm-Fell. (T29) Whitebeam- Prune, remove small lateral branch and small epicormic branches on North side. (T40) Beech- aerial inspection. (T50) Beech- Fell. Fungal sporophores of Kretzschmaria d
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 6 Cunningham Avenue, Guildford, GU1 2PE
Installation of fencing on boundary together with landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - 4 Holmesdale Close, Guildford, GU1 2TP
Erection of single storey outbuilding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-07-18
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A brief summary of Merrow in Surrey
Merrow is a historic suburb located in the north-east of Guildford, Surrey, just 2 miles from the town centre and perched on the edge of the North Downs. While it may be lesser-known today, its origins date back centuries. The New Guildford Line, which connects Guildford to London, separates Merrow from the adjacent suburb of Burpham, making it an area of interest for planning applications and local development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 8,036. It sits within the Guildford district.
Merrow covers an area of approximately 4.4 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Merrow 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 Merrow a particularly low-crime area.
Merrow has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Waterden Road, Wey and Godalming Navigations, Charlotteville. 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 Merrow includes 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, Merrow 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 Merrow
In the last 24 months, 114 planning applications were submitted near Merrow. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 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 Merrow.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Merrow slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Merrow were full planning applications (46), tree works (27), discharge of conditions (14). 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, 8 medium-scale applications, 88 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 40 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 65 applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.