Shere, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shere, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
Planning applications in Shere are administered by Guildford Borough Council. View the full Guildford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 3,771 (2021) · Area: 9.9 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: Waverley
- Parliamentary constituency: Godalming and Ash
- LSOA: Waverley 008B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Shere.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shere.
- 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 Shere based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
25 planning applications found near Shere.
- 26/P/00763 - 1 Vine Cottage, Gomshall Lane, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9HE
Proposed single storey rear extension and oak framed porch canopy.
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-05 - 26/P/00764 - 1 Vine Cottage, Gomshall Lane, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9HE
Listed building consent for a single storey rear extension and oak framed porch canopy.
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-05 - - Tamarisk, Pilgrims Close, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9JR
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed development to esablish whether a single storey rear extension would be lawful.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 16 Pathfields, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9HP
Single storey rear and side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Shere Surgery And Dispensary, Gomshall Lane, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9HB
Non-material amendment to planning permission 25/P/00865 approved 23/09/2025 for the repositioning proposed building approximately 1m away from the previously approved plans, anthracite UVPC windows i
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Shuttles, The Spinning Walk, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9HN
(T1) Cherry- Fell to ground level. Shere Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 1 Middle Street, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9HF
Replacement shopfront and installation of a retractable awning
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - The Old Bake House, Middle Street, Shere, Guilford, GU5 9HF
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed use to establish whether the use of the two front rooms as a Pilates Studio (Class E (d)) would be lawful.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Shere Surgery And Dispensary, Gomshall Lane, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9HB
Discharge of condition 4 (Arboricultural Method Statement (AMS) and Tree Protection Plan (TPP)) of planning permission 25/P/00865 approved 23/09/25
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Shere Church Of England Aided Infant School, Gomshall Lane, Shere
(T1) Ash- Fell to ground level (T2) Oak- Remove all deadwood (G3) Mixed group of trees - Fell to ground level 1x small Ash tagged 0786 and 1x hawthorn with canopy dieback tagged 0787 (T4) Sycamore - F
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 16 Pathfields, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9HP
Single storey side and rear extension with roof lantern
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 6 Wellers Court, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9JU
(T1) Horse Chestnut- Reduce Overall Size Of Crown By 2m Remove Deadwood Greater Than 25mm In Diameter. Thin Crown By Approximately 15%. (T2-T6) Beech-Reduce Overall Size Of Crown By 2m Remove Deadwood
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Flat 1, Efford, Willow Walk, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9HY
Changes to fenestration, replacement fence and replacement patio.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-12-31
View full details - - 1 Vine Cottage, Gomshall Lane, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9HE
Proposed single-storey rear extension following demolition of existing 19th century lean-to structure. Existing porch canopy to be enclosed to create a boot/cloak room. Installation of new first-floor
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - 2 Wellers Court, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9JU
Non-material amendment to condition 3 (materials) of planning permission 24/P/01574 approved 19/12/2024 to replace the existing french doors with aluminium french doors (description amended 20/03/2025
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-02-14
View full details - - 2 Wellers Court, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9JU
Replacement of French doors and adjacent windows on rear elevation with larger door.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2024-10-28
View full details - - Church Cottage, Church Lane, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9HQ
Discharge of Condition 3 (External Materials) of planning permission 23/P/00981 approved 29/11/2023.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - The Dabbling Duck, Middle Street, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9HF
Erection of a yurt (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2024-06-17
View full details - - 4 The Hop Gardens, Shere Lane, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9HS
Two new conservation style roof lights to the side elevation roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2023-11-24
View full details - - Haven Cottage, The Square, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9HG
Erection of single storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear single storey extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2023-08-17
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A brief summary of Shere in Surrey
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 were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Shere a particularly low-crime area.
Shere has one conservation area within its boundaries: Shere. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Shere includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Combe Bottom SSSI; 20 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.
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Planning Activity in Shere
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Shere. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 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 Shere.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Shere slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Shere were full planning applications (16), tree works (4), discharge of conditions (4). 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, 2 medium-scale applications, 30 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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