4 Watford Close, Guildford, GU1 2EP Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Extension and alteration of existing bungalow to form a two-storey dwelling with accommodation within the roof space incorporating rear dormer window and front/side rooflights, addition of front porch, fenestration changes and gravel driveway (description amended 01/07/2026). Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Approved on 16 Oct 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 17 Oct 2026
Documents 22
Decision & officer reports 2
Statements & assessments 2
Plans & drawings 12
Application forms 1
Consultation & comments 1
Site constraints 2
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.
Building
From the energy performance certificate lodged in October 2024, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate
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Important details
How this decision compares
Decided in 133 days from validation, 77 days slower than Guildford's median of 56 for extensions. Approved, as 86% of extensions here are.
Plota live figures for extensions decided by Guildford in the last twelve months, from validation. Guildford decision record →
Public comments
100% object · above the UK average of 74%
6 neighbours consulted · Last counted 17 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14990118
- Planning Portal ref
- PP-14990118
- Neighbours
- 1 Jul 2026
- Consultation
- 19 Jun 2026
- Comments by
- 22 Jul 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
13 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Nearby activity
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%).
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.
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