Apuldram House, Beech Avenue, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5PJ Data via plota.co.uk

26/P/00246 - Full Application Approved

Proposal

Proposed loft conversion incorporating a new dormer window opening onto a terrace formed over the existing flat roof, together with alterations to existing rooflights, modifications to the existing outbuilding including the insertion of a new doorway, and external landscaping works to form a new outdoor patio area. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
24 Feb 2026
Validated
5 Mar 2026
Consultation
13 Mar 2026
Approved
24 Apr 2026

Approved on 24 Apr 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Guildford
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
KT24 5PJ
Received
24 Feb 2026
Validated
5 Mar 2026
Ward
Effingham
Parish
Effingham
Case officer
Track to view
Decision
Approve
Decision date
24 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Agent
Woldon Architects

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14722720
Neighbours
10 Mar 2026
Consultation
13 Mar 2026
Comments by
4 Apr 2026
Site notice
11 Mar 2026
Env. assessment
No
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%).

Among the slowest councils in England
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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