Effingham planning approval rate
Effingham ward in Guildford has a 77.2% approval rate based on 571 planning decisions. Guildford overall: 82.0%.
Last updated: June 2026
77.2%
ward approval rate
571
Decisions
441
Approved
130
Refused
82.0%
Guildford average
Effingham is 4.8 percentage points below the Guildford average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Effingham compares
Effingham ward
77.2%
Guildford overall
82.0%
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Recent decisions in Effingham
Proposed part two storey/part single storey rear extension. · Mon 08 Jun 2026
Application for permission in principle for the erection of a minimum of three a · Thu 04 Jun 2026
Expansion of club house terrace to include new paving and erection of retractabl · Thu 04 Jun 2026
Proposed erection of side and rear extensions with porch enlargement, including · Fri 15 May 2026
Proposed loft conversion incorporating a new dormer window opening onto a terrac · Fri 24 Apr 2026
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