Castle planning approval rate
Castle ward in Guildford has a 84.1% approval rate based on 963 planning decisions. Guildford overall: 82.1%.
Last updated: August 2026
84.1%
ward approval rate
963
Decisions
810
Approved
153
Refused
82.1%
Guildford average
Castle is broadly in line with the Guildford average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Castle compares
Castle ward
84.1%
Guildford overall
82.1%
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Recent decisions in Castle
Alterations to front boundary wall and garden to include new pedestrian access, · Thu 13 Aug 2026
Erection of single-storey side and two-storey rear extension, with new roof pitc · Fri 07 Aug 2026
Proposed replacement of the existing sash windows and two rear doors with high q · Wed 29 Jul 2026
Garage conversion with alterations to fenestration. · Tue 21 Jul 2026
Erection of new boundary wall with electric gate and replacement of existing dri · Tue 21 Jul 2026
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✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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