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26/P/00227 - Full Application Approved
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Single storey rear extension. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
19 Feb 2026
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Validated
3 Mar 2026
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Consultation
6 Mar 2026
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Approved
1 Apr 2026

Approved on 1 Apr 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Documents 17

Decision & officer reports 1

PDF Decision notice Decision · 1 Apr 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 13

PDF 2517.mer.110a rev a Amended proposed first floor and roof plan Drawing · 16 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF 2517.mer.110a Proposed front and rear elevations Drawing · 3 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF 2517.mer.100 Proposed ground floor plan Drawing · 19 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 2517.mer.011 Existing side elevations Drawing · 19 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 2517.mer.010 Existing front and rear elevations Drawing · 19 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 2517.mer.001 Existing roof and first floor plans Drawing · 19 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 2517.mer.000 Existing ground floor plan Drawing · 19 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 2517.mer.020 Existing section a Drawing · 19 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 2517.mer.120 Proposed section a Drawing · 19 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 2517.mer.lp01 Location plan Drawing · 19 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 2517.mer.bp01 Proposed and existing block plan Drawing · 19 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 2517.mer.111 Proposed side elevations Drawing · 19 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 2517.mer.101 Superseded proposed first floor and roof plans Drawing · 19 Feb 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF Application form redacted Application Form · 19 Feb 2026 View ↗

Other documents 2

PDF Officers report Report · 1 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Climate change questionnaire Application Document · 19 Feb 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Guildford
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
GU1 2LN
Received
19 Feb 2026
Validated
3 Mar 2026
Ward
Merrow
Parish
Merrow
Case officer
Show
Decision
Approve
Decision date
1 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
CLC Projects

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14716968
Neighbours
5 Mar 2026
Consultation
6 Mar 2026
Comments by
28 Mar 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2023 Approved
Erection of replacement front entrance porch
23/P/02016
2023 Approved
Erection of replacement front entrance porch
23/P/02016
2023 Approved
Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed development to establish whether the constructio…
23/P/02009
2023 Approved
Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed development to establish whether the constructio…
23/P/02009
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
75 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LJ
Oak Tree (T1) - crown reduce height by approximately 3 metres in height and reduce side b…
25/T/00238
2025 Approved
75 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LJ
Oak Tree (T1) - crown reduce height by approximately 3 metres in height and reduce side b…
25/T/00238
2024 Approved
111 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LJ
Reconstruction and upgrading of the existing soakaway system
24/P/01059
2024 Approved
111 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LJ
Reconstruction and upgrading of the existing soakaway system
24/P/01059
2025 Approved
82 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LN
Erection of front porch, first floor side/rear extension, single storey rear extensions a…
25/P/00804
2025 Approved
82 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LN
Erection of front porch, first floor side/rear extension, single storey rear extensions a…
25/P/00804
2025 Approved
14 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LH
Erection of a single storey side extension.
25/P/00055
2025 Approved
14 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LH
Erection of a single storey side extension.
25/P/00055
2024 Approved
99 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LJ
T1 Beech - Reduce main secondary stem by 6m and reduce remaining secondary limbs by 2-3m…
24/T/00297
2024 Approved
99 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LJ
T1 Beech - Reduce main secondary stem by 6m and reduce remaining secondary limbs by 2-3m…
24/T/00297
2023 Approved
111 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LJ
Proposed relocation of the existing dropped kerb.
23/P/01782
2023 Approved
111 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LJ
Proposed relocation of the existing dropped kerb.
23/P/01782
2023 Approved
111 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LJ
Roof alteration and side and basement extension to existing outbuilding.
23/P/01117
2023 Approved
111 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LJ
Roof alteration and side and basement extension to existing outbuilding.
23/P/01117
2023 Approved
95 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LJ
Fell Hornbeam tree in rear garden of 95 Merrow Woods (P1/201/66)
23/T/00153
2023 Approved
95 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LJ
Fell Hornbeam tree in rear garden of 95 Merrow Woods (P1/201/66)
23/T/00153
2022 Approved
75 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LJ
Erection of 2m high timber boundary fence, fronted in part with a 2m hedge following remo…
22/P/00411
2022 Approved
75 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LJ
Erection of 2m high timber boundary fence, fronted in part with a 2m hedge following remo…
22/P/00411
2021 Approved
113 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LJ
Part two storey part single storey side and rear extension following removal of double ga…
21/P/01870
2021 Approved
77 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LJ
Proposed alteration to front elevation to include changes to fenestration and refurbishme…
21/P/02478
2018 Approved
75 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LJ
T1 Oak - Reduce height and spread by a maximum of 2 metres, remove deadwood, broken and c…
18/T/00059
2017 Approved
54 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LH
Proposed single storey rear and side extensions, together with conversion and modificatio…
17/P/01041
2017 Approved
54 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LH
Proposed single storey rear and side extensions, together with conversion and modificatio…
17/P/01041
2016 Approved
75 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LJ
Single storey rear extension with a garage and utility room conversion, comprising of the…
16/P/02416
2016 Approved
84 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LN
Two storey side and front extension to southern side with new integral garage, two storey…
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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