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.

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• The Albany, 78-80 Sydenham Road, Guildford, GU1 3SA

  22/P/01608 Submitted 16 Sep 2022 50 yards away

  Proposed metal fencing and gate for boundary treatment.

  Refused Full applications 15 docs

• 66A Sydenham Road, Guildford, GU1 3SA

  24/P/01508 Submitted 15 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  Replacement of windows

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 9 docs

• 80 Sydenham Road, Guildford, GU1 3SA

  19/T/00303 Submitted 22 Nov 2019 50 yards 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 50 yards 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

• 248 High Street, Guildford, GU1 3JG

  26/P/01304 Submitted 2 Oct 2026 50 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~4 Dec

  Advertisement consent to display an internal shopfront advertisement screen.

  Awaiting decision Windows or glazing

• Pilgrim House, 254 High Street, Guildford, GU1 3JG

  26/P/01288 Submitted 29 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~4 Dec

  Listed building consent for roof alterations to a listed building.

  Awaiting decision Roofing

• 26/P/01278 Awaiting decision

  MECA,WORPLESDON UNITED REFORMED CHURCH, Rickford, Worplesdon, GUILDFORD, GU3 3PH

  Variation of Condition

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/P/01254 Awaiting decision

  Elm End Cottage and Hurtwood View Cottage, Little London, Albury, Guildford, GU5 9DG

  Temporary change of use of existing dwellings (Use Class C3) to short-term visitor accommodation (to be managed and operated as part of the adjacent Public House with associated changes to access, parking and landscaping)

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 29 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/P/01215 Awaiting decision

  Tethers End, Farley Green Road, Farley Green, Albury, Guildford, GU5 9DL

  Erection of extension to existing terrace.

  Received 9 Sep, published by the council 10 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/P/01214 Awaiting decision

  1 Bury Fields, Guildford, GU2 4AZ

  Construction of a single-storey rear extension, extending approximately 1.5 metres beyond the existing rear elevation and approximately 4 metres in width, in line with the existing kitchen, to enlarge the existing kitchen/dining area. The works will include the construction of a new external wall and roof, together with alterations to the existing rear door and window openings.

  Received 9 Sep, published by the council 10 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/P/01210 Awaiting decision

  13 Friary Street, Guildford, GU1 4EN

  Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to vary condition 3 (operating hours) to enable the restaurant to trade 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for outgoing customer deliveries only of planning permission 19/P/01250 (Application for the change of use from Use Class A3 (restaurant and cafe) to a flexible use within Classes A3 and / or A5 (hot food takeaway)).

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 9 Sep 2026 Full applications