Brae Lea, 41 Merrow Lane, Guildford, GU4 7LQ Data via plota.co.uk

26/P/00343 - Full Application Approved
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Single storey rear extension following removal of existing conservatory and shed, together with f... Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
16 Mar 2026
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Consultation
27 Mar 2026
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Approved
23 Apr 2026

Approved on 23 Apr 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Documents 11

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF Decision notice Decision · 23 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Delegated officer report Report · 23 Apr 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 1

PDF Climate change, energy & sustainable development questionnaire Application Document · 16 Mar 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 6

PDF T821-01a Existing floor layout plan Drawing · 16 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF T821-02 Existing elevations Drawing · 16 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF T821-03a Proposed floor layout plan Drawing · 16 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF T821-04a Proposed elevations Drawing · 16 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF T821-05 Site layout & location plan Drawing · 16 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF T821-06 Proposed roof layout plan Drawing · 16 Mar 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF Application form redacted Application Form · 16 Mar 2026 View ↗

Other documents 1

PDF Site photographs Photo · 16 Mar 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Guildford
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
GU4 7LQ
Received
16 Mar 2026
Validated
16 Mar 2026
Ward
Burpham
Parish
Burpham
Case officer
Show
Decision
Approve
Decision date
23 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
Trevor J Bell Architectural Services

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14779203
Neighbours
1 Apr 2026
Consultation
27 Mar 2026
Comments by
21 Apr 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

21 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2022 Approved
52 Merrow Lane, Guildford, GU4 7LQ
Proposed loft conversion to habitable accommodation facilitated by a hip to gable rear ro…
22/P/00782
2022 Approved
52 Merrow Lane, Guildford, GU4 7LQ
Proposed loft conversion to habitable accommodation facilitated by a hip to gable rear ro…
22/P/00782
2022 Approved
46 Merrow Lane, Guildford, GU4 7LQ
Single storey rear extension, alterations to roof and removal of chimney.
22/P/01652
2022 Approved
46 Merrow Lane, Guildford, GU4 7LQ
Single storey rear extension, alterations to roof and removal of chimney.
22/P/01652
2022 Approved
35 Merrow Lane, Guildford, GU4 7LQ
Non-material amendment of planning application 21/P/00654 approved 10/12/21 to correct th…
22/N/00013
2022 Approved
35 Merrow Lane, Guildford, GU4 7LQ
Non-material amendment of planning application 21/P/00654 approved 10/12/21 to correct th…
22/N/00013
2021 Approved
35 Merrow Lane, Guildford, GU4 7LQ
Single storey rear extension and garage conversion along with changes to fenestration, fo…
21/P/00654
2021 Refused
35 Merrow Lane, Guildford, GU4 7LQ
Erection of a carport to front garden for 2 cars and remote controlled electric access ga…
21/P/01149
2020 Approved
Newlands, 44 Merrow Lane, Guildford, GU4 7LQ
Non Material Amendment re 19/P/02073: Change existing (Marley Cederal) timber effect Exis…
20/N/00038
2020 Approved
Newlands, 44 Merrow Lane, Guildford, GU4 7LQ
Non Material Amendment re 19/P/02073: Change existing (Marley Cederal) timber effect Exis…
20/N/00038
2019 Approved
Newlands, 44 Merrow Lane, Guildford, GU4 7LQ
Proposed erection of a single storey side extension. Creation of habitable space in roof…
19/P/02073
2019 Approved
Newlands, 44 Merrow Lane, Guildford, GU4 7LQ
Proposed erection of a single storey side extension. Creation of habitable space in roof…
19/P/02073
2019 Approved
Newlands, 44 Merrow Lane, Guildford, GU4 7LQ
Erection of a single storey side extension, extension of roof to form first floor accommo…
19/P/00957
2019 Approved
Newlands, 44 Merrow Lane, Guildford, GU4 7LQ
Erection of a single storey side extension, extension of roof to form first floor accommo…
19/P/00957
2018 Refused
Newlands, 44 Merrow Lane, Guildford, GU4 7LQ
Two storey side and rear extension to provide first floor accommodation, side dormer wind…
18/P/01972
2018 Approved
56 Merrow Lane, Guildford, GU4 7LQ
Single storey side extension, additional rear extension, new dormer and roof lights and c…
18/P/00564
2017 Approved
38 Merrow Lane, Guildford, GU4 7LQ
Proposed single storey side extension. Insertion of a front dormer and new false pitch ro…
17/P/00140
2017 Approved
38 Merrow Lane, Guildford, GU4 7LQ
Proposed single storey side extension. Insertion of a front dormer and new false pitch ro…
17/P/00140
2016 Approved
51 Merrow Lane, Guildford, GU4 7LQ
Single storey rear and side extensions, loft conversion incorporating two dormer windows…
16/P/01144
2016 Approved
52 Merrow Lane, Guildford, GU4 7LQ
Rear hip to gable loft conversion incorporating front and side dormers and five velux win…
16/P/01052
2016 Refused
51 Merrow Lane, Guildford, GU4 7LQ
Single storey rear and side extensions, loft conversion incorporating two dormer windows…
16/P/00371
Guildford
Planning Authority Score
1/10
Poor
#292 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Guildford is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #282 out of 296. The council extends the time limit on 64% 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%).

Among the slowest councils in England
for householder decisions
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Guildford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #221 of 296
86%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #243 of 296
31%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #282 of 296
64%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #276 of 296
79%
Minor dwellings approved
156 decided (1-9 homes)
67%
Major dwellings approved
6 decided (10+ homes)
66%
Change of use approved
47 decided
1,348
Total decisions
219 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings