16 Ganghill, Guildford, GU1 1XE Data via plota.co.uk

26/P/00709 - Full Application Withdrawn

Proposal

Proposed addition of front porch, alterations to external materials and fenestration, reshaping of front bay window and reconfiguration of roof including raising roof height above existing garage; installation of three dormers (two with pitched roofs on front elevation, one with flat roof on rear elevation) and four rooflights. Conversion of existing garage and loft to habitable accommodation, and erection of first-floor extension above existing single-storey rear element. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
25 May 2026
✓
Validated
26 May 2026
✓
Consultation
5 Jun 2026
−
Withdrawn
20 Aug 2026

Withdrawn on 20 Aug 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 25 Aug 2026

Site constraints 2

Also on the record
Local nature reserve 402 m away: Riverside Park; 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 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

Floor area149 m² (1,604 sq ft)
Energy ratingF (32 out of 100), could reach C
PropertyDetached house, 6 habitable rooms
Built1930 to 1949
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in February 2026, 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 1XE
Received
25 May 2026
Validated
26 May 2026
Ward
Burpham
Parish
Burpham
Case officer
Show
Target decision
21 Aug 2026
Decision
Withdrawn
Decision date
20 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show

Public comments

5comments received
5 objecting

100% object · above the UK average of 74%

10 neighbours consulted · Last counted 25 Aug 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14952089
Planning Portal ref
PP-14952089
Neighbours
4 Jun 2026
Consultation
5 Jun 2026
Comments by
27 Jun 2026
Env. assessment
No
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

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.