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Builders Merchant, Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, GU1 4UB

Granted Guildford 21/P/02559 Full Application

Works: Demolition

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Demolition of existing building and redevelopment of the site to provide a mixed-use scheme comprising 3 blocks ranging from 3 to 8 storeys providing purpose-built student accommodation (Sui Generis) and residential accommodation (Class C3), delivered alongside landscaping and public realm improvements, disabled car parking, cycle parking and other associated works.

As published by the council, reference 21/P/02559

Application record

Reference
21/P/02559
Type
Full Application
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Approve
Received
8 Dec 2021
Validated
17 Jan 2022
Decided
15 Jun 2023
Ward
Stoke
Parish
Stoke
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
GU1 4UB

Site history

Applications at this address on the Guildford register

This site has had 4 applications since 2021: 3 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/P/00823 Awaiting decision

    Builders Merchant, Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, GU1 4UB

    Certificate of lawfulness for an existing development to confirm that the works that have been un...

    Submitted 15 Jun 2026
  • 26/D/00030 Granted

    Builders Merchant, Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, GU1 4UB

    Discharge of Conditions 4 (DTMP) and 8 (DEMP) pf planning permission 21/P/02559 approved 15/6/2023

    Decided 30 Apr 2026 Conditions
  • 25/N/00120 Granted

    Builders Merchant, Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, GU1 4UB

    Non-material amendment to planning permission 21/P/02559 approved 15/06/2023 for minor revisions to the wording of conditions 4, 6 and 7 to facilitate the implementation of the approved planning permission (description amended 27/01/2026).

    Decided 29 Jan 2026 Amendments

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 8 Dec 2021

    Received by Guildford

  2. 17 Jan 2022

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 15 Jun 2023

    Decision issued: Approve

  4. 19 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

DP9 Ltd Agent

Active · incorporated 2004

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

207 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Guildford granted permission on 15 June 2023, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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Nearby applications

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  • Builders Merchant, Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, GU1 4UB

    25/N/00120 Submitted 4 Dec 2025 50 yards away

    Non-material amendment to planning permission 21/P/02559 approved 15/06/2023 for minor revisions to the wording of conditions 4, 6 and 7 to facilitate the implementation of the approved planning permission (description amended 27/01/2026).

    Granted Amendments 5 docs
  • 168A Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, GU1 4UB

    24/P/01539 Submitted 22 Oct 2024 50 yards away

    Erection of window dormers and a front rooflight to provide accommodation in the loft space and insertion of an obscure window to north flank wall.

    Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 13 docs
  • Builders Merchant, Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, GU1 4UB

    26/D/00030 Submitted 17 Feb 2026 50 yards away

    Discharge of Conditions 4 (DTMP) and 8 (DEMP) pf planning permission 21/P/02559 approved 15/6/2023

    Granted Conditions 7 docs
  • Builders Merchant, Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, GU1 4UB

    26/P/00823 Submitted 15 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    88% historically approved · decision due ~24 Aug

    Certificate of lawfulness for an existing development to confirm that the works that have been un...

    Awaiting decision 9 docs
  • 99 Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, GU1 4UQ

    21/P/00185 Submitted 2 Feb 2021 100 yards away

    To erect a metal security fence and gate of palisade style on the property boundary adjacent to path (retrospective application).

    Granted Full applications 11 docs
    Small domestic
  • Wey View Court, Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, GU1 4UF

    07/P/00536 Submitted 12 Mar 2007 250 yards away

    Relaxation of condition 08 of 93/P/01047 to allow permanent closure of footpath between Wey Court and Aquatico which links Walnut Tree Close and the River Wey footpath.

    Refused Full applications Trees 14 docs

In Guildford

  • 26/P/01278 Awaiting decision

    MECA,WORPLESDON UNITED REFORMED CHURCH, Rickford, Worplesdon, GUILDFORD, GU3 3PH

    Variation of Condition

    Received 28 Sep, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 26/P/01254 Awaiting decision

    Elm End Cottage and Hurtwood View Cottage, Little London, Albury, Guildford, GU5 9DG

    Temporary change of use of existing dwellings (Use Class C3) to short-term visitor accommodation (to be managed and operated as part of the adjacent Public House with associated changes to access, parking and landscaping)

    Received 21 Sep, published by the council 29 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/P/01210 Awaiting decision

    13 Friary Street, Guildford, GU1 4EN

    Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to vary condition 3 (operating hours) to enable the restaurant to trade 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for outgoing customer deliveries only of planning permission 19/P/01250 (Application for the change of use from Use Class A3 (restaurant and cafe) to a flexible use within Classes A3 and / or A5 (hot food takeaway)).

    Received 8 Sep, published by the council 9 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/P/01188 Awaiting decision

    Poets Cottage, 58 Haydon Place, Guildford, GU1 4NE

    Installation of new uPVC windows in existing openings and reconfiguration of external door alterations and removal of existing connected outbuilding

    Received 3 Sep, published by the council 9 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/P/00844 Granted

    Hogleys House, Chapel Lane, Pirbright, Guildford, GU24 0LU

    Proposed external alterations to the existing dwellinghouse to include replacement ground floor bay windows, works to fenestration, proposed new canopy porch over new side door, flue added to side elevation, removal of chimney stack, together with external insulation works and insertion of rooflights.

    Received 19 Jun, published by the council 30 Jul 2026 Full applications