The Old Glassworks, Alexandra Place, Guildford, GU1 3QH Data via plota.co.uk
Description
Conversion of property from Class E(g)(iii) unit to Class C3 Dwellinghouse. Including partial demolition at the rear to create garden space, alterations to windows and doors and other associated alterations. Data via plota.co.uk
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Decision outlook
Plota predicts a decision between 6 Dec 2026 and 25 Dec 2026, from Guildford's recent changes of use.
Day 7 of the 56-day target. Guildford usually decides changes of use by day 64.
Plota live figures for changes of use decided by Guildford in the last twelve months, from validation. Guildford decision record →
Site constraints 5
Checked on 16 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 August 2026, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate
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25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Nearby activity
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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.