The Rats Castle Public House, 80 Sydenham Road, Guildford, GU1 3SA

1. 29 Jul 2026

   Received by Guildford

2. 6 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 7 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 1 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Guildford took a median of 63 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Guildford for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

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  22/P/01608 Submitted 16 Sep 2022 2m away

  Proposed metal fencing and gate for boundary treatment.

  Refused Full applications 15 docs

• 80 Sydenham Road, Guildford, GU1 3SA

  19/T/00303 Submitted 22 Nov 2019 2m away

  Crown reduce and crown lift Sycamore trees located in the south-west corner of The Albany Public House garden to a height of 3 - 4 metres (Guildford Town Centre Conservation Area).

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• First and second Floors of, 256 High Street, Guildford, GU1 3YL

  24/P/00940 Submitted 20 Jun 2024 50m away

  Advertisement consent for non illuminated signs, two first floor facia signs, one projecting sign, two ground floor facia signs and two porch signs.

  Granted Advertising Extension 16 docs
  Small domestic

• 274 High Street, Guildford, GU1 3JL

  26/P/00918 Submitted 8 Jul 2026 50m away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~21 Sep

  Advertisement consent for the installation of an internally illuminated logo and letters to the f...

  Awaiting decision 8 docs

• 244-246 High Street, Guildford, GU1 3JF

  23/P/00148 Submitted 26 Jan 2023 71m away

  Listed Building Consent for refurbishment project to include replacement of existing shopfront and fenestration, roof repairs, restoration and repair of windows and internal reconfiguration including addition of sun tunnels and roof light following removal of redundant plant room at rear.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 14 docs

• 244-246 High Street, Guildford, GU1 3JF

  23/P/00147 Submitted 26 Jan 2023 71m away

  Refurbishment project to include replacement of existing shopfront and fenestration, roof repairs, restoration and repair of windows and internal reconfiguration including addition of sun tunnels and roof light following removal of redundant plant room at rear.

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 14 docs