Former Debenhams, Millbrook, Guildford, GU1 3UU

1. 28 Aug 2026

   Received by Guildford

2. 3 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 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.

• 21/P/02232 Granted

  Debenhams, Millbrook, Guildford, GU1 3UU

  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.

  Decided 28 Apr 2023 Full applications

This application is with Guildford for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Guildford decided full applications in a median of 89 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• Debenhams, Millbrook, Guildford, GU1 3UU

  21/P/02232 Submitted 20 Oct 2021 50 yards away

  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.

  Granted Full applications Demolition 698 docs

• Debenhams, Millbrook, Guildford, GU1 3UU

  26/N/00024 Submitted 18 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  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

  Granted Amendments Demolition Windows or glazing 30 docs

• Debenhams, Millbrook, Guildford, GU1 3UU

  24/N/00123 Submitted 27 Sep 2024 50 yards away

  Non-material amendment to planning permission 21/P/02232 approved 28/03/2023 for changes to the unit mix and number reducing from 185 to 183 and a revised energy strategy.

  Granted Amendments 23 docs

• Debenhams, Millbrook, Guildford, GU1 3UU

  25/N/00102 Submitted 17 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Non-material amendment to planning permission 21/P/02232 approved 28/03/2023 to change the approved drawings to replace the previously consented projecting balconies on the Millbrook elevation of Building B with Juliette balconies.

  Granted Amendments 15 docs

• Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Millbrook, Guildford, GU1 3TZ

  20/P/01951 Submitted 16 Nov 2020 50 yards away

  Advertisement Consent for the erection of 1 internally illuminated projecting sign and 4 internally illuminated information panels.

  Granted Advertising 16 docs

• Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Millbrook, Guildford, GU1 3TZ

  19/P/01878 Submitted 30 Oct 2019 50 yards away

  Planning application for the replacement of 3no. existing antennas with 6no. new antennas (within GRP Shrouding), the replacement / installation of equipment within internal cabinets, along with ancillary works

  Granted Full applications 20 docs

• 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