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Planning in Worplesdon

Approved
82%
32 of 35 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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About Worplesdon

Worplesdon is a village located in Surrey, England, approximately 3.1 miles north-north-west of Guildford. This extensive civil parish encompasses several settlements, including Fairlands, Jacobs Well, Rydeshill, and Wood Street Village, as well as the notable Whitmoor Common. For those researching planning applications in the area, Worplesdon's diverse community and surrounding natural features present unique development opportunities and considerations. The settlement has a population of approximately 8,462 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Guildford district.

Worplesdon covers an area of approximately 17.9 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Worplesdon a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Worplesdon has 9 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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

To comment on or object to a planning application near Worplesdon, 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, 47 planning applications were submitted near Worplesdon. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (13), tree works (7), outline applications (5). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Worplesdon?
In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Worplesdon. The approval rate is 82%.
How long do planning decisions take near Worplesdon?
The average planning decision time near Worplesdon is 71 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 Worplesdon?
The planning approval rate near Worplesdon is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Worplesdon?
The most common type of planning application near Worplesdon is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Worplesdon?
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