Burpham planning approval rate
Burpham ward in Guildford has a 86.2% approval rate based on 558 planning decisions. Guildford overall: 80.8%.
Last updated: September 2026
86.2%
ward approval rate
558
Decisions
481
Approved
77
Refused
80.8%
Guildford average
Burpham is 5.4 percentage points above the Guildford average, making it one of the more permissive wards in this council area. Applications here have historically faced lower refusal rates.
How Burpham compares
Burpham ward
86.2%
Guildford overall
80.8%
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Recent decisions in Burpham
Erection of ground floor side and rear extensions following demolition of the ex · Tue 22 Sep 2026
Erection of a two-storey front and side extension together with raising the roof · Thu 03 Sep 2026
Erection of a single-storey side extension with raised rear patio and steps, con · Thu 03 Sep 2026
Erection of a single storey side extension to form a new enclosed porch (descrip · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Erection of a two storey side and rear extension. · Thu 13 Aug 2026
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