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26/P/01130 - Full Application Registered
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Erection of two-storey front and rear extensions, part conversion of garage to habitable accommodation together with the construction of two replacement pitched-roof dormers to the front roof slope, changes to fenestration and a new porch over the front entrance. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
21 Aug 2026
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Validated
25 Aug 2026
✓
Consultation
28 Aug 2026
Decision
Expected by 20 Oct 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision between 19 Oct 2026 and 28 Oct 2026, from Guildford's recent extensions.

The consultation period closed on 2 Oct 2026.

Documents 16

Statements & assessments 1

PDF Arboricultural planning report Application Document · 21 Aug 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 12

PDF 586_03_101 Proposed ground floor plan Drawing · 25 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF 586_03_102 Proposed first floor and roof plan Drawing · 25 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF 586_05_101 Proposed front and rear elevations Drawing · 25 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF 586_05_102 Proposed side elevations Drawing · 25 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF 586_04_101 Proposed cross sections Drawing · 25 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF 586_01_001 Existing location plan Drawing · 21 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF 586_02_111 Existing & proposed block plan Drawing · 21 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF 586_03_001 Existing ground floor plan Drawing · 21 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF 586_03_002 Existing first floor plan & roof plan Drawing · 21 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF 586_05_001 Existing front & rear elevations Drawing · 21 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF 586_05_002 Existing side elevations Drawing · 21 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF 586_04_001 Existing aa, bb & cc sections Drawing · 21 Aug 2026 View ↗

Application forms 2

PDF Climate change form Application Document · 25 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Application form redacted Application Form · 21 Aug 2026 View ↗

Other documents 1

PDF Fire safety strategy report Application Document · 21 Aug 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 2

Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 2; Inside the Guildford built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Sales history 1

Last sold for £755,000 in July 2023. Detached house, freehold.

28 July 2023£755,000

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

Building

Floor area116 m² (1,249 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (60 out of 100), could reach B
PropertyDetached house, 6 habitable rooms
Built1983 to 1990
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in October 2022, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Guildford
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
GU1 2LQ
Received
21 Aug 2026
Validated
25 Aug 2026
Ward
Merrow
Parish
Merrow
Case officer
Show
Target decision
20 Oct 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
MB Design and Architecture

Decision outlook

Day 45 of the 56-day target. Guildford usually decides extensions by day 56.

Day 4511 days to the 56-day target
52%decided within 8 weeks
87%approved
591decided in the last year

Plota live figures for extensions decided by Guildford in the last twelve months, from validation. Guildford decision record →

Public comments

1comment received
1 objecting

6 neighbours consulted · Last counted 7 Oct 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15043666
Planning Portal ref
PP-15043666
Neighbours
11 Sept 2026
Consultation
28 Aug 2026
Comments by
2 Oct 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2024 Approved
Works to an English Oak tree protected by Tree Preservation Order P1/201/285 for crown re…
24/T/00299
2024 Approved
Works to an English Oak tree protected by Tree Preservation Order P1/201/285 for crown re…
24/T/00299
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
57 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LQ
Proposed erection of an open front porch, front tile hanging, single storey rear extensio…
25/P/00795
2025 Approved
57 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LQ
Proposed erection of an open front porch, front tile hanging, single storey rear extensio…
25/P/00795
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
25 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LQ
Conversion of existing garage to create a study, together with changes to existing fenest…
24/P/00513
2024 Approved
25 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LQ
Conversion of existing garage to create a study, together with changes to existing fenest…
24/P/00513
2023 Refused
29 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LQ
The proposed works will include a single storey rear extension, enlargement and conversio…
23/P/00087
2023 Refused
29 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LQ
The proposed works will include a single storey rear extension, enlargement and conversio…
23/P/00087
2021 Approved
2 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LH
Proposed single storey rear / side extension.
21/P/00536
2021 Approved
51 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LQ
Proposed replacement conservatory and veranda to the rear.
21/P/00218
2020 Approved
9 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LQ
Single/two storey front extension and alterations to fenestration following demolition of…
20/P/01583
2020 Approved
9 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LQ
Single/two storey front extension and alterations to fenestration following demolition of…
20/P/01583
2020 Approved
15 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LQ
Erection of two storey front extensions, changes to fenestration and internal alterations.
20/P/01317
2020 Approved
15 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LQ
Erection of two storey front extensions, changes to fenestration and internal alterations.
20/P/01317
2020 Approved
3 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LQ
Two storey rear extension with rear Juliet balcony and two side roof lights following dem…
20/P/01030
2020 Approved
3 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LQ
Two storey rear extension with rear Juliet balcony and two side roof lights following dem…
20/P/01030
2019 Refused
34 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LH
Retrospective application for single storey side extension following demolition of existi…
19/P/00981
2019 Refused
34 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LH
Retrospective application for single storey side extension following demolition of existi…
19/P/00981
2019 Approved
43 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LQ
Erection of a two storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory. Re…
19/P/01011
2019 Approved
43 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LQ
Erection of a two storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory. Re…
19/P/01011
2017 Approved
13 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LQ
Oak (T1) Removal of dead wood and raising of crown by 3 metres due to overcrowding (TPO P…
17/T/00218
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
59 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LQ
Erection of a first floor rear extension.
16/P/01756
2016 Approved
13 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LQ
Single storey rear extension, following the demolition of existing conservatory
16/P/01557
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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Guildford decision statistics
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

Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.