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St Nicolas planning approval rate

St Nicolas ward in Guildford has a 86.1% approval rate based on 244 planning decisions. Guildford overall: 82.0%.

Last updated: June 2026

86.1%
ward approval rate
244
Decisions
210
Approved
34
Refused
82.0%
Guildford average

St Nicolas sits slightly above the Guildford average, with a 4.1 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How St Nicolas compares

St Nicolas ward (244 decided)
86.1%
Guildford overall (17,793 decided)
82.0%
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Recent decisions in St Nicolas

New vehicle access and off-street parking with revised landscaping to front gard · Wed 17 Jun 2026
Refused
Conifer hedge: Lift lower canopy by 5.5 metres and trim the side back to old cut · Fri 05 Jun 2026
Approved
Replacement of existing garage doors · Thu 04 Jun 2026
Approved
Single storey rear extension, rear decking extension and minor fenestration alte · Thu 14 May 2026
Approved

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