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 fenestration alterations. 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 ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

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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
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Decision
Approve
Decision date
23 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
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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
0.8/10
Poor
#290 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings