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Planning in Shalford

Approved
85%
40 of 46 decided
Decision time
about 15 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Shalford in the last 24 months, from Guildford Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Shalford

Postcode districts

GU4 265 applications in the last 12 monthsGU5 265 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Guildford Borough Council

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About Shalford

Shalford is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Guildford district of Surrey, England, situated along the A281 Horsham road just south of Guildford. The area is served by a railway station on the Reading to Gatwick Airport line, positioned between Guildford and Dorking. As of the 2011 census, Shalford had a population of 4,142, making it a vibrant community for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,180 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Guildford district.

Shalford covers an area of approximately 6.5 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 Shalford show an average sale price of £458,405, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Shalford has 18 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Shalford 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Shalford, 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, 61 planning applications were submitted near Shalford. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 103 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (14), tree works (6), outline applications (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Shalford?
In the last 24 months, 61 planning applications were submitted near Shalford. The approval rate is 85%.
How long do planning decisions take near Shalford?
The average planning decision time near Shalford is 103 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Shalford?
The planning approval rate near Shalford is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Shalford?
The most common type of planning application near Shalford is full planning applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Shalford?
You can search and track planning applications near Shalford on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.