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Works or extension to a dwelling and Listed Building Consent for alterations, extension or demolition of a Listed Building

Check what information you need to include with this type of application below.

Check the national requirements on the Planning Portal

Local requirements

You must submit drawings and information which describe the project, including:

  • existing and proposed elevations 
  • existing and proposed floor plans
  • existing and proposed internal elevations, framing, and cross sections (if needed)
  • roof plans (if needed)
  • technical information (or a manufacturer's brochure) to support your drawings
  • schedule of works including (if needed):
    • the building's condition 
    • any dilapidation (areas or buildings which have fallen apart or are in disrepair)
    • any repairs and/or alterations you will make (internal and external)
    • your methodology
    • treatments (boundaries) 
    • all materials involved in the project
  • a Heritage statement if:
    • the site is in a Conservation Area
    • you are working on a listed building
    • the site affects a listed building's setting

All plans need to show key dimensions of all new works. Give the external height, width and depth on your elevations and floor plans. Please submit drawings at 1:50 or 1:100 scale. You also need to include a scale bar which refers to the paper size, for example: 1:100 on A3.

You may also need to send us the following information:

Submitting photographs, photomontages or computer-generated images is not necessary, but may be helpful to supply with your application.

If your project will take place in a Neighbourhood Plan area we may require more details. If you are unsure how a Neighbourhood Plan affects your application, contact customerservices@guildford.gov.uk or call us on 01483 505050. 

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