Planning application
Wates House, University Of Surrey, Guildford, GU2 7XH
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Advertising Consent for 1. externally illuminated static 500mm high 3D Individual Letters reading THE SIR RONALD WATES. 1.externally illuminated static 300mm high 3D Individual Letters reading WETHERSPOON. 1 externally illuminated static 300mm high 3D Individual Letters reading FREE HOUSE 1. 400mm high 3D Individual illuminated Letters reading WETHERSPOON and 1. 250mm high 3D Individual Letters reading WATES HOUSE.
As published by the council, reference 26/P/00337
Application record
- Reference
- 26/P/00337
- Type
- Advertisement
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Approve
- Received
- 13 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 31 Mar 2026
- Decided
- 18 May 2026
- Ward
- Onslow
- Parish
- Onslow
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- GU2 7XH
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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13 Mar 2026
Received by Guildford
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31 Mar 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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18 May 2026
Decision issued: Approve
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10 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Agent on file, registered in Sharston Industrial Estate
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Guildford granted permission on 18 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.
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