Planning and building control
We are receiving a high volume of planning applications and enquiries. It may take longer than the statutory 8 or 13 weeks to determine your application. When applying for permission and planning works, you will need to factor this in. We may contact you to extend the time to deal with your application.
We are working hard to reduce the backlog as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience.
Get planning advice
Find out what you need to submit with your planning application and get advice from our planning team.
Apply for planning permission
When you make a planning application, we strongly recommend you make an online account.
Search or comment on a planning application
Use our public access portal to read and make comments on planning applications in Guildford.
Report a suspected planning breach
Our planning enforcement team can identify and take action against developments which do not have planning permission.
Search for planning information
Use our interactive map to find listed buildings, current and past planning applications, conservation areas and more.
Find out about building control
Learn about building control applications, site inspections, and our building control service.
Planning and building control documents
Get copies of decision notices. Cost vary from 36p to £20.50. Contact customer services on 01483 505050 to order.