8 Downs Drive, Guildford, GU1 2WH

1. 3 Aug 2026

   Received by Guildford

2. 7 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 28 September 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, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Guildford decided tree works applications in a median of 42 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 9 Downs Drive, Guildford, GU1 2WH

  26/T/00081 Submitted 16 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Western Red Cedar: Fell and replace with a native broadleaf tree (TPO No.9 of 2009)

  Refused Trees 8 docs

• 6 Downs Drive, Guildford, GU1 2WH

  25/T/00265 Submitted 5 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  T62 Fagus sylvatica (Beech) - Crown lift to 5.2m. T63 Fagus sylvatica (Beech) - Crown lift to 5.2m. H77 Fagus sylvatica (Beech)- Crown lift to 5.2m and Taxusbaccata (Yew) Crown lift to 5.2m (TPO - 9 of 2009)

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 13 Longmead, Guildford, GU1 2HN

  25/P/01263 Submitted 11 Sep 2025 100 yards away

  Proposed two storey side extension and roof extension to create a two-storey dwelling, together with associated external works (description amended 03.12.2025).

  Granted Full applications Extension 8 docs
  Domestic

• 9 Longmead, Guildford, GU1 2HN

  22/P/02128 Submitted 19 Dec 2022 100 yards away

  Single storey front extension, garage conversion, first floor side extension, part single and part two storey rear extension & fenestration changes to the external appearance.

  Refused Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 18 docs
  Small domestic

• 31 Longmead, Guildford, GU1 2HN

  25/P/01542 Submitted 11 Nov 2025 100 yards away

  Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to vary condition 2 (approved drawings) to create a loft room with 3 roof lights of planning permission 25/P/00275 for the 'Erection of an additional storey above the main part of the house and erection of a single storey side extension following removal of existing garage".

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 25 Longmead, Guildford, GU1 2HN

  26/P/00094 Submitted 26 Jan 2026 100 yards away

  Erection of front porch, alterations to roof to create new first floor and covered patio following demolition of garage and conservatory; reposition driveway crossover.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/T/00250 Awaiting decision

  13 Merrow Woods, Guildford, GU1 2LQ

  Mature Oak T1 - Remove the major dead wood by reducing the two lower limbs growing over the boundary into neighbours garden. Reduction of two limbs by 3-4m back to good strong lateral growth.

  Received 11 Sep, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/T/00171 Withdrawn

  71 Pewley Way, Guildford, GU1 3PZ

  Conifers, Yew tree and a small unknown tree: to be trimmed and back to a healthy shape by removal of up to 2 metres to allow retention of the trees within the available space for growth

  Received 6 Jul, published by the council 30 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/T/00115 Decided

  Burford Cottage, 1 Yew Tree Walk, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LJ

  Yew tree - reduce height from 13m to 8.5m and spread from 8m to 6m, trimming to an aesthetic rounded form (Effingham Conservation Area)

  Received 8 May, published by the council 30 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/T/00116 Granted

  Anchor And Horseshoes, 194 London Road, Guildford, GU1 1XR

  G1 Yews. (x3no) Carry out crown reduction work of 3m on radial spread and 1.5m from height and upper canopy. Current height is approx 10m and would be 8.5m after pruning, width of all trees as one, approx 15m and would be 12m from marque to car park. Reason for work. Trees are encroaching on to main building and onto dining area marque, also, pigeon foul is a problem due to area being used for dining, debris drops everywhere and , tree nearest car park has a basal decay on tension side of stem. We wish to alleviate sail area and spread to minimise impact of these trees (TPO P1/201/399).

  Received 8 May, published by the council 30 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/T/00105 Granted

  6 The Oaks, Ash, Guildford, GU12 6FF

  Oak (T1) - reduce all round by approximately 2-3 metres to previous reduction points, leaving a retained height of approximately 17-18 metres and radial spread of approximately 6-7 metres; Oak (T2) - reduce all round by approximately 2-2.5 metres to previous reduction points, leaving a retained height of approximately 14-15 metres and radial spread of approximately 4-5 metres; Oak (T3 in decline) - reduce in height by approximately 3 metres leaving a retained height of approximately 14-15 metres and reduce remaining lateral growth by approximately 2-3 metres leaving a retained branch length of 4-6 metres (Tree Preservation Order P1/201/317).

  Received 28 Apr, published by the council 10 Aug 2026 Trees