Effingham planning approval rate
Effingham ward in Guildford has a 76.9% approval rate based on 540 planning decisions. Guildford overall: 81.7%.
Last updated: March 2026
76.9%
ward approval rate
540
Decisions
415
Approved
125
Refused
81.7%
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
76.9%
Guildford overall
81.7%
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Recent decisions in Effingham
Sycamore (T1) to section fell one sided and unbalanced Sycamore in rear garden. · Wed 25 Feb 2026
Improvement works to existing side lean-to extension, including replacement roof · Tue 17 Feb 2026
Temporary planning permission for a period of 18 months for the outdoor storage · Mon 22 Dec 2025
Two storey rear extension. · Fri 12 Dec 2025
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✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 16,972 decisions.