85 Shepherds Lane, Guildford, GU2 9SN

Registered 25/P/01747
Council
Date received
29 Dec 2025
Date validated
29 Dec 2025
Postcode
GU2 9SN

Description

Erection of single storey and rear side extension following demolition of existing side extension.

0.8/10
Planning Authority Score
#280 of 282

Guildford is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #275 out of 282. 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%).

Guildford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #212 of 282
86%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #229 of 282
33%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #275 of 282
68%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #273 of 282
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