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Outbuilding approval rate in Guildford

Guildford approved 79.1% of outbuilding applications, based on 1,311 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

79.1%
outbuilding approval rate
1,311
Outbuilding decisions
1,037
Approved
274
Refused
82.0%
Guildford overall

Outbuilding applications are refused more often than the Guildford average (82.0%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How outbuilding compares in Guildford

Outbuilding (1,311 decided)
79.1%
Guildford all applications (17,793 decided)
82.0%

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Other project types in Guildford

Rear Extension (3,907 decided)
81.7%
Garage / Parking (3,132 decided)
78.9%
Side Extension (2,235 decided)
80.4%
Dormer (1,513 decided)
76.3%
Conservatory (800 decided)
85.1%
Loft Conversion (782 decided)
75.8%
Extension (General) (759 decided)
79.1%
New Build (738 decided)
70.1%
Front Extension (651 decided)
79.9%
72.1%
Wraparound Extension (435 decided)
82.1%
78.9%
Basement (149 decided)
80.5%
Annex (121 decided)
73.6%
HMO (69 decided)
56.5%
Flat Conversion (44 decided)
72.7%
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