Watts Gallery, Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1DQ Data via plota.co.uk

26/T/00127 - Trees in Conservation Area Approved
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

T1301 Oak - Canopy reduction of 2-3m. (Compton Conservation Area) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
25 May 2026
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Validated
26 May 2026
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Approved
2 Jul 2026

Approved on 2 Jul 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Documents 5

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF Decision notice Decision · 2 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Delegated officer report Report · 2 Jul 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 1

PDF Tree survey schedule Application Document · 27 May 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 1

PDF Tree location plan Drawing · 27 May 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF Application form Application Form · 27 May 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Guildford
Application type
Trees in Conservation Area
Postcode
GU3 1DQ
Received
25 May 2026
Validated
26 May 2026
Ward
Shalford
Parish
Compton
Case officer
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Decision
Tree Application Approved
Decision date
2 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
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Agent
AFA Consulting Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14959661
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

39 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Approved
Turkey Oak - Fell, Common Beech - Reduce canopy by 2-3m
25/T/00281
2025 Approved
Turkey Oak - Fell, Common Beech - Reduce canopy by 2-3m
25/T/00281
2025 Approved
(G1) Mixed - Fell to ground level. (G2) Conifer - Fell dead and declining trees within gr…
25/T/00246
2025 Approved
(G1) Mixed - Fell to ground level. (G2) Conifer - Fell dead and declining trees within gr…
25/T/00246
2024 Approved
Listed Building Consent for the replacement of existing roof plant, pipework, internal ac…
24/P/01835
2024 Approved
The replacement of existing roof plant, pipework, internal access ladder, and repairs to…
24/P/01834
2024 Approved
Listed Building Consent for the replacement of existing roof plant, pipework, internal ac…
24/P/01835
2024 Approved
The replacement of existing roof plant, pipework, internal access ladder, and repairs to…
24/P/01834
2021 Approved
Proposed siting of new fences, gates and awnings within the grounds of the Watts Gallery…
21/P/00469
2021 Approved
Listed Buiilding Consent for proposed siting of new fences, gates and awnings within the…
21/P/00844
2020 Approved
Listed Building Consent to allow the introduction of an internal door to an existing door…
20/P/01279
2020 Approved
Listed Building Consent to allow the introduction of an internal door to an existing door…
20/P/01279
2020 Approved
Replace chain link fence on the northern boundary of Limnerslease with close board fencing
20/P/01034
2020 Approved
Replace chain link fence on the northern boundary of Limnerslease with close board fencing
20/P/01034
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
Hollycombe House, Down Lane, Compton, GUILDFORD, GU3 1DQ
(T1) Holly- Fell. Compton Conservation area.
25/T/00159
2025 Approved
Hollycombe House, Down Lane, Compton, GUILDFORD, GU3 1DQ
(T1) Holly- Fell. Compton Conservation area.
25/T/00159
2025 Approved
Land between Harvest Bank House and Greystones, Down Lane, Compton, GU3 1DQ
Application for Permission in Principle for one Self Build/Custom Build dwellinghouse.
25/P/00530
2025 Approved
Land between Harvest Bank House and Greystones, Down Lane, Compton, GU3 1DQ
Application for Permission in Principle for one Self Build/Custom Build dwellinghouse.
25/P/00530
2024 Refused
Land between Harvest Bank House and Greystones, Down Lane, Compton, GU3 1DQ
Application for Permission in Principle for one self build and custom build dwellinghouse.
24/P/01039
2024 Refused
Land between Harvest Bank House and Greystones, Down Lane, Compton, GU3 1DQ
Application for Permission in Principle for one self build and custom build dwellinghouse.
24/P/01039
2024 Approved
Cedar Glen, Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1DQ
T1 (Cedar) - fell. Compton Conservation Area.
24/T/00141
2024 Approved
Cedar Glen, Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1DQ
T1 (Cedar) - fell. Compton Conservation Area.
24/T/00141
2023 Approved
The Long Barn, Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1DQ
Beech Tree (T1) reduce the crown by 3 metres and remove diseased wood. (Compton conservat…
24/T/00020
2023 Approved
The Long Barn, Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1DQ
Beech Tree (T1) reduce the crown by 3 metres and remove diseased wood. (Compton conservat…
24/T/00020
2023 Approved
Harvest Bank House, Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1DQ
T1 conifer - fell (compton Conservation Area)
23/T/00287
2023 Approved
Harvest Bank House, Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1DQ
T1 conifer - fell (compton Conservation Area)
23/T/00287
2023 Approved
HOLLYCOMBE HOUSE, Down Lane, Compton, GUILDFORD, GU3 1DQ
T1 Prunus - Fell - Due to poor health
23/T/00243
2023 Approved
HOLLYCOMBE HOUSE, Down Lane, Compton, GUILDFORD, GU3 1DQ
T1 Prunus - Fell - Due to poor health
23/T/00243
2023
Helmstead, Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1DQ
Demolition of existing timber shed and single pre-fab concrete garage with attached car p…
23/P/00787
2023
Helmstead, Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1DQ
Demolition of existing timber shed and single pre-fab concrete garage with attached car p…
23/P/00787
2022 Approved
Down Hollow, Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1DQ
Yew (T1) - fell (Compton Conservation Area).
22/T/00221
2022 Approved
Down Hollow, Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1DQ
Yew (T1) - fell (Compton Conservation Area).
22/T/00221
2021 Refused
Land between Harvest Bank House and Greystones, Down Lane, Compton, GU3 1DQ
Application for Permission in Principle for the erection of one dwelling.
21/P/01324
2021 Approved
Harvest Bank House, Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1DQ
Removal of existing side out-house and rebuild to form a utility and garden store
21/P/00920
2017 Approved
Greystones, Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1DQ
Maple (T1) - fell (Compton Conservation Area).
17/T/00316
2017 Approved
Down Hollow, Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1DQ
T1 (Apple) - Pollard/hard prune. T2 (Prunus) - Fell due to poor health (Compton Conservat…
17/T/00248
2017 Approved
Down Hollow, Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1DQ
T1 (Apple) - Pollard/hard prune. T2 (Prunus) - Fell due to poor health (Compton Conservat…
17/T/00248
2017 Approved
Cedar Glen, Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1DQ
T1 1X Cedar - reduce in height by approx. 3m from 17m to leave a finished tree height of…
17/T/00236
2017 Approved
Cedar Glen, Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1DQ
T1 1X Cedar - reduce in height by approx. 3m from 17m to leave a finished tree height of…
17/T/00236
Guildford
Planning Authority Score
0.8/10
Poor
#290 of 292 councils
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Guildford is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #284 out of 292. The council extends the time limit on 68% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (86%) than the national average (90%).

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Guildford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #219 of 292
86%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #237 of 292
29%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #284 of 292
68%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #283 of 292
79%
Minor dwellings approved
152 decided (1-9 homes)
89%
Major dwellings approved
9 decided (10+ homes)
77%
Change of use approved
43 decided
1,316
Total decisions
204 refused in 2025
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