Stoughton, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stoughton, Surrey.
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Planning applications in Stoughton are administered by Guildford Borough Council. View the full Guildford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Stoughton
Guildford, located in west Surrey approximately 27 miles southwest of central London, is a vibrant town with a population of around 77,000 as of the 2011 census. It serves as the administrative centre for the Borough of Guildford, which had an estimated population of 151,359 in 2024. The town's name is believed to originate from a crossing over the River Wey, a tributary of the River Thames that runs through its centre, making it a key area for potential planning applications.
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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 009A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stoughton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stoughton.
- 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 Stoughton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
48 planning applications found near Stoughton.
- - 1 New Cross Road, Guildford, GU2 9NS
Application under Regulation 77 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 following the granting of Prior approval under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Plannin
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - 26/P/00857 - 36 Fentum Road, Guildford, GU2 9SA
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed use, to establish whether the change of use from a Class C...
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-23 - - 1 Somertons Close, Guildford, GU2 9YB
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed development to establish whether a single storey side extension and a front porch would be lawful.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - 26/P/00816 - 1 Somertons Close, Guildford, GU2 9YB
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed development to establish whether a single storey side ex...
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-15 - 26/P/00805 - 275 Stoughton Road, Guildford, GU2 9PR
Full planning application for the partial demolition, bespoke extensions to and subdivision of th...
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-11 - 26/P/00753 - Flat 2, 25 Percy Road, Guildford, GU2 9PA
Erection of a garden building following demolition of existing shed
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-10 - - Flat 2, 25 Percy Road, Guildford, GU2 9PA
Erection of a garden building following demolition of existing shed
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - 26/W/00028 - 1 New Cross Road, Guildford, GU2 9NS
Prior Approval under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permi...
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-05-21 - - 1 New Cross Road, Guildford, GU2 9NS
Change to 1 residential flat
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - 26/P/00685 - 8 Shepherds Hill, Guildford, GU2 9RY
Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed development to establish whether the conversion of loft ...
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-05-19 - 26/P/00684 - 174 Stoughton Road, Guildford, GU2 9PQ
Erection of part single, part two storey rear extension with roof windows and front and rear dorm...
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-05-19 - - 12 Northway, Guildford, GU2 9SD
Change of use from an existing dwelling house under C3 to an 8 bedroom HMO under Sui Generis with an erection of a two storey side extension and changes to fenestration following demolition of existin
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 24 Byrefield Road, Guildford, GU2 9UD
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed development to establish whether a loft conversion to include a double hip to gable rear dormer and en-suite would be lawful.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 20 Bryanstone Avenue, Guildford, GU2 9UN
Erection of a two-storey side extension and first storey rear extension above existing single storey extension with a parapet wall, green roof, roof windows, roof lantern and changes in fenestration
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 23 Aldershot Road, Guildford, GU2 8AE
Erection of ground floor front extension and changes to fenestration following removal of existing ground floor lean to porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 55A Ardmore Avenue, Guildford, GU2 9NJ
Erection of 2 storey rear extension and new ground floor front entrance porch following demolition of rear ground floor extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 24, Queens Drive, Guildford, GU2 9PP
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed development to establish whether minor revisions to previous certificates floor plans would be lawful.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 12 Sheepfold Road, Guildford, GU2 9TS
Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Development to determine whether the erection of a single-storey rear extension, alterations to the side wall, and changes to fenestration would be lawful
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 34 Shepherds Lane, Guildford, GU2 9SL
Non Material Amendment to planning permission 23/P/00950 approved 14/09/2023 for the existing ground floor sun room window to be installed in position of kitchen side-window, and existing first floor
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 21 Byrefield Road, Guildford, GU2 9UD
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-01-05
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A brief summary of Stoughton in Surrey
Guildford, located in west Surrey approximately 27 miles southwest of central London, is a vibrant town with a population of around 77,000 as of the 2011 census. It serves as the administrative centre for the Borough of Guildford, which had an estimated population of 151,359 in 2024. The town's name is believed to originate from a crossing over the River Wey, a tributary of the River Thames that runs through its centre, making it a key area for potential planning applications.
Property prices in Stoughton 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 Stoughton a particularly low-crime area.
Stoughton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Wey and Godalming Navigations, Stoughton Barracks. 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 Stoughton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Whitmoor Common SSSI; 3 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Thames Basin Heaths. 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, Stoughton 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 Stoughton
In the last 24 months, 118 planning applications were submitted near Stoughton. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 88 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Stoughton maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 88 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Stoughton were full planning applications (49), outline applications (19), discharge of conditions (15). 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, 25 medium-scale applications, 75 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: 46 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 63 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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