Shalford, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shalford, Surrey.
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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.
Population: 4,180 (2021) · Area: 6.5 km²
District: Guildford
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £514,446 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Guildford
- Parliamentary constituency: Guildford
- LSOA: Guildford 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Shalford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shalford.
- 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 Shalford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Shalford.
- - 30 Grantley Close, Shalford, Guildford, GU4 8DL
Single storey side/rear ground floor extension with veranda roof over and first floor front/side extension over existing footprint.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - The Herons, Poplar Road, Shalford, Guildford, GU4 8DJ
Lime (x4): Pollard old cuts, Fir: Reduce by 3 meters, Chestnut: Reduce by 3 meters. Reason: Outgrown space - Let in more light. (TPO P1/201/126)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 5 Oaklands Close, Shalford, Guildford, GU4 8JL
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 31 Grantley Close, Shalford, Guildford, GU4 8DL
Erection of a single-storey front extension and a single-storey rear extension, along with internal remodelling and localised alterations to the façade of the existing dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 6 Grantley Close, Shalford, Guildford, GU4 8DL
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed development to establish whether the conversion of loft, erection of a rear and side dormer window and 3no roof lights is lawful
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 11 Little Orchard Way, Shalford, Guildford, GU4 8JY
T1 Oak - Reduce crown by up to 2.5m to suitable lateral growth points around previous reduction pruning point (TPO P1/201/119)
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - 25 Chinthurst Park, Shalford, Guildford, GU4 8JH
(T1) Silver Birch- Reduce in height to approx 4.5m. Reduce remaining lateral branches to shape by no more that 1m to leave a crown spread of 3.5m TPO-P1/201/88.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - 45 Summersbury Drive, Shalford, Guildford, GU4 8JG
Erection of an open entrance porch, rear ground floor extension together with first floor rear gable features with alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - Pilgrims, 38 Summersbury Drive, Shalford, Guildford, GU4 8JQ
Discharge of conditions 11 (Enhancement) and 12 (New Building, Submissions of Material) Application 24P00178. Approved 26/7/2024.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2024-11-20
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A brief summary of Shalford in Surrey
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 £514,446, 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 Shalford a particularly low-crime area.
Shalford has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bramley, Shalford, St Catherines Guildford Town Centre, Wonersh, Wey and Godalming Navigations. 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 Shalford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wey Valley Meadows SSSI; 16 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Shalford
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Shalford. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 94 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 Shalford.
With an average of 94 days, decisions near Shalford 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 Shalford were full planning applications (13), outline applications (5), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 22 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.