Downs Cottage, 4 Swaynes Lane, Guildford, GU1 2XX

1. 1 Apr 2026

   Received by Guildford

2. 8 Apr 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 13 May 2026

   Decision issued: Approve

4. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Guildford granted permission on 13 May 2026, 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.

An amendment application makes limited changes to a permission that already exists; anything beyond modest adjustment needs a fresh application. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 4 Three Pears Road, Guildford, GU1 2XU

  22/P/01986 Submitted 23 Nov 2022 104m away

  Single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 18 Trodds Lane, Guildford, GU1 2XR

  24/P/00492 Submitted 28 Mar 2024 193m away

  Erection of six detached two storey dwellings, five with rooms in roof, parking and landscaping following demolition of two storey dwellinghouse and associated buildings.

  Refused Full applications Demolition 95 docs
  Domestic

• 18 Trodds Lane, Guildford, GU1 2XR

  26/P/00124 Submitted 2 Feb 2026 193m away

  84% historically approved · decision due ~30 Mar

  Erection of four detached two storey dwellings, with parking and landscaping following demolition of two storey dwellinghouse and associated buildings. (additional and amended drawings 6 August 2026)

  Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition 66 docs
  Domestic

• The Orchard, 20 Fairway, Guildford, GU1 2XL

  21/P/01321 Submitted 14 Jun 2021 276m away

  Single storey side extension to south east elevation attached to existing garage.

  Granted Full applications Extension 15 docs
  Small domestic

• 18 The Paddock, Guildford, GU1 2RQ

  26/P/00129 Submitted 2 Feb 2026 349m away

  Construction of a 3.01m high timber fence along the rear site boundary.

  Granted Full applications 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 8 The Paddock, Guildford, GU1 2RQ

  24/P/01287 Submitted 30 Aug 2024 349m away

  Two storey side extension and driveway works.

  Granted Full applications Extension 13 docs

• 26/N/00016 Granted

  Drovers, White Lane, Guildford, GU4 8PS

  Non-material amendment to planning permission 25/P/01086 approved 12.11.25 (for the construction of a two storey front extension, the addition of two dormer windows to rear, together with the re-cladding with brick and stone) to allow minor changes to the fenestration and areas of cladding

  16 Feb 2026 Amendments
• 26/N/00024 Granted

  Debenhams, Millbrook, Guildford, GU1 3UU

  Non Material Amendment to planning permission 21/P/02232 approved 28/03/2023 for the 'Demolition of existing building and erection of two buildings comprising residential accommodation (Use Class C3), flexible retail floorspace (Use Class E) and cinema (Sui Generis), together with car and cycle parking, plant and all highways, landscaping and other associated works.' to make internal changes to the apartment layouts, corridor lengths, residential amenity, and basement updates together with external changes to the roof height, plant changes at roof level to the Town Centre and Riverside Buildings, ground floor façade adjustments including the introduction of skirting of the Riverside Building, windows and inset balconies, and make changes to the Riverside Building Pocket Square and Courtyard Façade

  18 Mar 2026 Amendments
• 26/N/00033 Granted

  51 Pewley Way, Guildford, GU1 3PZ

  Non-material amendment to planning permission 25/P/01563, approved on 01/04/2026, to correct a discrepancy in the approved plan: adjustment of the patio level and minor realignment of the rear extension resulting in a negligible increase in footprint with no change to overall scale, massing or external appearance.

  22 Apr 2026 Amendments
• 26/N/00001 Granted

  Broadmeade Copse, Westwood Lane, Wanborough, Guildford, GU3 2JN

  Non Material Amendment to reduce the size and volume of the roof over the therapy room, the height will remain the same as the approved application. To add an external canopy on the south elevation. The footprint of approved application 25/P/00843 which allowed for the erection of a single storey side extension and changes to fenestration following demolition of carport and patio.

  2 Jan 2026 Amendments
• 26/N/00004 Granted

  28 Grange Farm Road, Ash, Guildford, GU12 6SJ

  Non Material Amendment to planning permission 25/P/00858 approved 19/08/2025 to align the extension with the front of the house.

  13 Jan 2026 Amendments