Effingham planning approval rate
Effingham ward in Guildford has a 76.8% approval rate based on 586 planning decisions. Guildford overall: 80.8%.
Last updated: September 2026
76.8%
ward approval rate
586
Decisions
450
Approved
136
Refused
80.8%
Guildford average
Effingham is 4.0 percentage points below the Guildford average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Effingham compares
Effingham ward
76.8%
Guildford overall
80.8%
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Recent decisions in Effingham
Erection of chimney, conversion of existing integral garage to habitable accommo · Fri 18 Sep 2026
Proposed timber frame outbuilding following the demolition of existing outbuildi · Wed 29 Jul 2026
Listed building consent for internal alterations to convert the second floor bed · Fri 24 Jul 2026
G32 (Leyland Cypress): reduced to 9m in height and reduce sides by up to 1m, G33 · Thu 23 Jul 2026
Application for Permission in Principle for two detached dwellings. · Tue 21 Jul 2026
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