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St Nicolas planning approval rate

St Nicolas ward in Guildford has a 86.6% approval rate based on 253 planning decisions. Guildford overall: 82.1%.

Last updated: August 2026

86.6%
ward approval rate
253
Decisions
219
Approved
34
Refused
82.1%
Guildford average

St Nicolas sits slightly above the Guildford average, with a 4.5 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How St Nicolas compares

St Nicolas ward (253 decided)
86.6%
Guildford overall (18,185 decided)
82.1%
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Recent decisions in St Nicolas

Yew hedge/ oak: Trim side, Sycamore tree: Reduce side to the boundary (Millmead · Thu 06 Aug 2026
Approved
Listed building consent for the replacement of the existing single-storey flat r · Thu 30 Jul 2026
Approved
Single storey rear extension. · Tue 30 Jun 2026
Approved

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