Planning application
The Friary, North Street, Guildford, GU1 4YT
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Advertisement consent for the erection of a digital display screen and relocation of 8 existing internally illuminated block letter signage.
As published by the council, reference 25/P/01584
Application record
- Reference
- 25/P/01584
- Type
- Advertisement
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Refuse
- Received
- 20 Nov 2025
- Validated
- 20 Nov 2025
- Decided
- 15 Jan 2026
- Ward
- Castle
- Parish
- Friary & St. Nicolas
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- GU1 4YT
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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20 Nov 2025
Received by Guildford
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15 Jan 2026
Decision issued: Refuse
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10 Aug 2026
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Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Agent on file, a planning consultancy registered in Worthing
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Guildford refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
About advertisement consent applications
Advertisement consent is judged on two things only: amenity and public safety, not competition or other planning considerations. More in our guide to planning application types.
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