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5 Nelson Gardens, Guildford, GU1 2NZ

Split decision Guildford 26/P/00411 C of Lawfulness for Proposed Use or Dev

Works: Extension Loft or dormer Small domestic

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Proposal

Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed development to establish whether the erection of a single storey side/rear extension, enlargement of existing loft conversion within the roof space and addition of one rooflight to side elevation would be lawful.

As published by the council, reference 26/P/00411

Application record

Reference
26/P/00411
Type
C of Lawfulness for Proposed Use or Dev
Status
Decided
Decision
Part approved, part refused As published: Part Approved, Part Refused
Received
30 Mar 2026
Validated
30 Mar 2026
Decided
19 May 2026
Ward
Merrow
Parish
Merrow
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
GU1 2NZ

Site history

Applications at this address on the Guildford register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

  • 26/W/00038 Decided

    5 Nelson Gardens, Guildford, GU1 2NZ

    Prior notification for a single storey 6.88 metre rear extension, 2.90 metres in height with an e...

    Submitted 18 Jun 2026

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 30 Mar 2026

    Received by Guildford

  2. 19 May 2026

    Decision issued: Part Approved, Part Refused

  3. 10 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

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Documents

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14 documents on file for this application

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After the decision

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Nearby applications

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  • 5 Nelson Gardens, Guildford, GU1 2NZ

    26/W/00038 Submitted 18 Jun 2026 1m away

    86% historically approved · decision due ~13 Aug

    Prior notification for a single storey 6.88 metre rear extension, 2.90 metres in height with an e...

    Decided Extension 13 docs
    Small domestic
  • 19 Cunningham Avenue, Guildford, GU1 2PE

    25/P/01602 Submitted 25 Nov 2025 139m away

    Certificate of lawfulness for proposed development to establish whether a single storey rear extension and blocking up of an existing side door would be lawful.

    Granted Lawful development Extension 11 docs
    Small domestic
  • 31 Cunningham Avenue, Guildford, GU1 2PE

    24/P/01263 Submitted 27 Aug 2024 139m away

    Erection of a part single and part two storey side extension with the addition of front porch and changes to fenestration.

    Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 8 docs
    Small domestic
  • 31 Cunningham Avenue, Guildford, GU1 2PE

    24/P/01264 Submitted 27 Aug 2024 139m away

    Erection of single storey side extension with the addition of a new front porch and changes to fenestration.

    Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 8 docs
    Small domestic
  • 27 Cunningham Avenue, Guildford, GU1 2PE

    21/P/01132 Submitted 20 May 2021 139m away

    Proposed first floor and single storey front extensions and single storey rear extension.

    Granted Full applications Extension 14 docs
    Small domestic
  • 6 Cunningham Avenue, Guildford, GU1 2PE

    25/P/01431 Submitted 20 Oct 2025 139m away

    Installation of fencing on boundary together with landscaping.

    Refused Full applications 13 docs

In Guildford

  • 26/P/01161 Awaiting decision

    The Bungalow, Long Reach, Ockham, Woking, GU23 6PG

    Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed development to establish whether the erection of two side extensions and a loft conversion including rear dormer and three front rooflights would be lawful.

    27 Aug 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/P/00423 Granted

    Misty Hill, Catteshall Lane, Unsted, Godalming, GU7 1UP

    Certificate of Lawfulness for existing use to establish whether the use began more than 10 years before the date of this application.The building works (for instance, building or engineering works) were substantially completed more than four years before the date of this application and the change of use to use as a single dwelling house began more than four years before the date of this application is lawful.

    31 Mar 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/P/00808 Refused

    Sandy Farm Business Centre, Sands Road, Seale, Farnham, GU10 1PX

    Certificate of lawfulness for proposed development to establish whether the erection of a storage building would be lawful.

    11 Jun 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/P/00792 Granted

    53 Woodbridge Road, Guildford, GU1 4RF

    Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed development to establish whether the loft conversion to habitable accommodation with insertion of 5 rooflights is lawful.

    10 Jun 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/P/00441 Refused

    26 Harvey Road, Guildford, GU1 3SE

    Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed development to establish whether the formation of a permeable hardstanding within the front curtilage, minor regrading of existing ground levels to accommodate the natural slope of the site and improve visibility, installation of a permeable sub-base and surface treatment to allow for the infiltration of surface water within the site, alteration to the existing boundary treatment (limited to the formation of an opening to facilitate access) and associated edge treatments would be lawful.

    7 Apr 2026 Lawful development