Search Shere planning applications
25 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Shere · updated daily · Guildford Borough Council
- 1 St Catherines Field, Church Hill, ShereAwaiting decision3x semi mature Holm oaks (Quercus Ilex): Crown reduction / formative pruning. Reducing branch length by up to 1.5m (Shere Cons)Received 5 Nov 202626/T/00303
- 48 Towerhill, Gomshall, Guildford, GU5 9LSAwaiting decisionDischarge of condition 7 (cycle storage and e-bike charging facilities), condition 9 (proposed nature enhancement scheme) and condition 11 (SAP assessment) of planning permission 23/P/01728 approved 13/02/2024.Received 29 Oct 202626/D/00154
- Shere Museum, Memorial Hall, Gomshall Lane, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9HEAwaiting decisionT1 (Sycamore): Crown reduce the tree by up to 3 - 4m in height and 1.5m-2.5m in width. Limbs are to be reduced to suitable growth points to leave tree looking as natural as possible on completion - whilst obviously having been reduced back in line with the above description.Received 27 Oct 202626/T/00296
- Tilling Ford, Rectory Lane, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9HZAwaiting decision1 dead and 2 dying Ash trees: reduce in size so that they will be left as 4m high stumps to continue to provide wildlife value (Shere Cons)Received 27 Oct 202626/T/00284
- Tilling Ford, Rectory Lane, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9HZAwaiting decision(T1&T2) Ash tree- reduce to a height of approx 4m for remaining trunk to decay naturally. (Shere Conservation area)Received 15 Oct 202626/T/00282
Planning in Shere
- Approved
- 76%
- 37 of 48 decided
- Decision time
- about 12 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Shere in the last 24 months, from Guildford Borough Council's planning register.
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About Shere
Shere is a picturesque village situated in the Guildford district of Surrey, approximately 4.8 miles east-southeast of Guildford and 5.4 miles west of Dorking, conveniently bypassed by the A25. Nestled along the River Tillingbourne in the scenic Vale of Holmesdale, Shere retains its agricultural roots while surrounded by the natural beauty of the North Downs and Greensand Ridge. As of the 2011 census, the village had a population of 1,032, making it a quaint community with planning considerations in a tranquil setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,771 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Guildford district.
Shere covers an area of approximately 9.9 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 Shere show an average sale price of £458,405, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Shere area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Shere a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Shere has 22 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Shere 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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In the last 24 months, 64 planning applications were submitted near Shere. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (14), tree works (6), discharge of conditions (5).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).