27 Abbotswood, Guildford, GU1 1UY Data via plota.co.uk

26/T/00180 - Trees in Conservation Area Approved
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

T1- Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) located in a Northerly direction, cut back by approximately 3m of some of the growth that overhangs the house, as it is encroaching. The over extended laterals grow in a southerly direction. The tree is currently approximately 9.5m high and 5m wide and will be the same height and 3m wide following the proposed works as it is selective limbs that will not impact the rest of the canopy (Abbotswood Conservation Area). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
15 Jul 2026
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Consultation
24 Jul 2026
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Approved
26 Aug 2026

Approved on 26 Aug 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 28 Aug 2026

Documents 4

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF Decision notice Decision · 26 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Officer report Report · 26 Aug 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 1

PDF Tree location plan Drawing · 15 Jul 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF Application form redacted Application Form · 15 Jul 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 2

Local nature reserve 228 m away: Riverside Park
Work nearby can need a habitats assessment.
Harm to a protected site is only accepted where there is no alternative and an overriding public interest.
Also on the record
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.

Sales history 1

Last sold for £915,000 in May 2019. Detached house, freehold.

20 May 2019£915,000

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

Building

Floor area136 m² (1,464 sq ft)
Energy ratingE (54 out of 100), could reach B
PropertyDetached bungalow, 7 habitable rooms
Built1900 to 1929
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in September 2018, 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
Trees in Conservation Area
Postcode
GU1 1UY
Received
15 Jul 2026
Validated
15 Jul 2026
Ward
Burpham
Parish
Burpham
Case officer
Show
Target decision
26 Aug 2026
Decision
Tree Application Approved
Decision date
26 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
Green Man Tree Care

How this decision compares

Decided in 42 days from validation, about the council's usual 41 days. Approved, as 98% of tree and landscaping works here are.

90%decided within 8 weeks
98%approved
214decided in the last year

Plota live figures for tree and landscaping works decided by Guildford in the last twelve months, from validation. Guildford decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 28 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15084326
Planning Portal ref
PP-15084326
Consultation
24 Jul 2026
Comments by
15 Aug 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2023
Discharge of Condition 2 for planning permission 22/P/02042
23/D/00166
2023
Discharge of Condition 2 for planning permission 22/P/02042
23/D/00166
2022 Approved
First floor front dormer windows and front, side and rear rooflights to provide additiona…
22/P/02042
2022 Approved
First floor front dormer windows and front, side and rear rooflights to provide additiona…
22/P/02042
2020 Approved
Proposed replacement of front door, front windows and access gate to the property.
20/P/00561
2020 Approved
Proposed replacement of front door, front windows and access gate to the property.
20/P/00561
2019 Approved
T1 (Mountain Ash) - Fell. T2 (Elaeagnus) - Fell. T3 (Laurel) - Crown reduction/cut back t…
19/T/00201
2019 Approved
T1 (Mountain Ash) - Fell. T2 (Elaeagnus) - Fell. T3 (Laurel) - Crown reduction/cut back t…
19/T/00201
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
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2025 Approved
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2024 Approved
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(T1) Palm Tree- Fell to ground level in rear garden that has outgrown its location. Abbot…
24/T/00109
2024 Approved
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24/T/00109
2023 Approved
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T1 (Oak) - reduce lateral limbs over roof by 2m to suitable growth points. T2 (Lime) - re…
23/T/00008
2023 Approved
Woodlands, 26A Abbotswood, Guildford, GU1 1UY
T1 (Oak) - reduce lateral limbs over roof by 2m to suitable growth points. T2 (Lime) - re…
23/T/00008
2022 Approved
45 Abbotswood, Guildford, GU1 1UY
The replacement of two existing sheds with a brick built structure
22/P/01900
2022 Approved
45 Abbotswood, Guildford, GU1 1UY
The replacement of two existing sheds with a brick built structure
22/P/01900
2021 Approved
45 Abbotswood, Guildford, GU1 1UY
See application form and supporting documents (Abbotswood Conservation Area)
21/T/00136
2021 Approved
47 London Road, Guildford, GU1 1XB
Replace three rear rooflights.
21/P/00011
2019 Approved
47 London Road, Guildford, GU1 1XB
T2 and T3 - Hornbeam - lighten loading on various over-extended laterals over road by red…
19/T/00235
2019 Approved
47 London Road, Guildford, GU1 1XB
T2 and T3 - Hornbeam - lighten loading on various over-extended laterals over road by red…
19/T/00235
2019 Approved
45 Abbotswood, Guildford, GU1 1UY
Two storey rear and side extension, addition of a new chimney, two rear facing dormers as…
19/P/01063
2019 Approved
45 Abbotswood, Guildford, GU1 1UY
Two storey rear and side extension, addition of a new chimney, two rear facing dormers as…
19/P/01063
2019 Refused
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Proposed replacement driveway with new front boundary wall, gates and railings.
19/P/01034
2019 Refused
42 Abbotswood, Guildford, GU1 1UY
Proposed replacement driveway with new front boundary wall, gates and railings.
19/P/01034
2019 Approved
Broadleaf, 47A London Road, Guildford, GU1 1XB
T1 (Horse chestnut tree) - Reduce height by 5m and spread by 3m. T2 (Lime tree) - Reduce…
19/T/00114
2019 Approved
Broadleaf, 47A London Road, Guildford, GU1 1XB
T1 (Horse chestnut tree) - Reduce height by 5m and spread by 3m. T2 (Lime tree) - Reduce…
19/T/00114
2018 Approved
42 Abbotswood, Guildford, GU1 1UY
T1 and T2 (Common Robinia), T3 and T4 (Weeping Willow) - Fell. Abbotswood conservation ar…
18/T/00311
2018 Approved
26 Abbotswood, Guildford, GU1 1UY
T1 Poplar - reduce the crown back to previous pollard points by approximately 4m, T2 Coni…
18/T/00113
2017 Approved
46 Abbotswood, Guildford, GU1 1UY
Goat Willow (T1) - prune back branches overhanging boundary with 47a Abbotswood to suitab…
17/T/00125
2017 Approved
46 Abbotswood, Guildford, GU1 1UY
Goat Willow (T1) - prune back branches overhanging boundary with 47a Abbotswood to suitab…
17/T/00125
2016 Approved
45 Abbotswood, Guildford, GU1 1UY
Removing pedestrian gate and replacement of front entrance gates.
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2016 Approved
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Variation of condition 2 of application 14/P/00589 for the replacement of the approved dr…
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2016 Approved
45 Abbotswood, Guildford, GU1 1UY
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Guildford
Planning Authority Score
1/10
Poor
#292 of 296 councils
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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%).

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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.