This page contains the current planning applications for the parish of Effingham that have been received and validated by Guildford Borough Council.
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Current Planning Applications
Application: 26/P/00144
Proposal: Application for permission in principle for the erection of one dwellinghouse.
Address: Tollgate Farm, Guildford Road, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5QL
Key Dates: Received: 30 Jan 2026 Validated: 11 Feb 2026 Consultation ends: N/A
Application: 26/T/00038
Proposal: G1- Mixed trees (Oak, Ash, Hazel): Remove branches overhanging rear boundary fence and garage
Address: 9 Stovell Place, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5DW
Key Dates: Received and Validated: 10 Feb 2026 Consultation ends: N/A
Application: 26/P/00146
Proposal: Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to vary condition 21 (approved drawings) to replace Drawing Ref: 2176-A-3025-D (Browns Field Plots 11-16 Affordable Flats Plans) to remove reference to affordable housing, of planning permission 21/P/01283 for ‘Variation of condition 1 (approved plans) of planning permission 14/P/02109, approved at appeal on 21/03/2018, to refer to updated parameter plans annotated to show the areas no longer to be developed pursuant to that application’.
Address: Howard Of Effingham School, Lower Road, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5JR
Key Dates: Received and Validated: 4 Feb 2026 Consultation ends: 13 March 2026
Application: 26/P/00147
Proposal: Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to vary condition 2 (approved drawings) to replace drawings to remove reference to affordable housing, of planning permission 21/P/01306 for ‘Hybrid planning application for outline planning permission (only access to be considered) for the erection of 4 self-build dwellings on land at 408-410 Lower Road, Effingham following demolition of all existing buildings; and full planning permission for the erection of 110 dwellings, with access, parking, community assets, landscaping, and associated works on land at Effingham Lodge Farm, Lower Road, Effingham’.
Address: Land at Effingham Lodge Farm, Lower Road, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5JP
Key Dates: Received and Validated: 4 Feb 2026 Consultation ends: 13 March 2026
Application: 26/P/00109
Proposal: Proposed erection of side and rear extensions with porch enlargement, including conversion of sections of pitched roof to flat roof, following demolition of existing garage.
Address: Warren Field, Beech Avenue, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5PJ
Key dates: Received and Validated: 28 Jan 2026 Consultation ends: 28 Feb 2026
Application: 26/P/00052
Proposal: Certificate of lawfulness for proposed development to establish whether the erection of an in-ground outdoor swimming pool is lawful
Address: Woodleigh, Effingham Common Road, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5JG
Key dates: Received: 15 Jan 2026 Validated: 27 Jan 2026 Consultation ends: N/A
Application: 25/P/01745
Proposal: Improvement to existing side lean-to extension, including replacement roof, brickworks to elevations and two flat rooflights. (description amended 22/01/2026)
Address: Bloomsbury, Links Way, Bookham, Leatherhead, KT23 4HQ
Key dates: Received: 29Dec 2025 Validated: 20 Jan 2026 Consultation ends: 14 Feb 2026
Application: 26/T/00013
Proposal: Sycamore (T1) to section fell one sided and unbalanced Sycamore in rear garden. The reason is the tree is too big for the garden and is not a good specimen and would like to plant something more in keeping with the garden and surrounding area.(Effingham Conservation Area)
Address: 6 Stovell Place, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5DW
Key dates: Received and Validated: 15 Jan 2026 Consultation ends: 14 Feb 2026
Application: 25/P/01716
Proposal: Development of land to the north of Orestan Lane comprising delivery of up to 37 residential dwellings, open space, resident amenities, parking and associated development, including the erection of two accesses from Orestan Lane.
Address: Land on the north side of Orestan Lane, Effingham, KT24
Key dates: Received: 19 Dec 2025 Validated: 15 Jan 2026 Consultation ends: 28 Feb 2026
Application: 26/W/00002
Proposal: Prior notification for a single storey 6.00 metre rear extension, 4.00 metres in height with an eaves height of 3.00 metres.
Address: The Elms, Orestan Lane, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5SL
Key dates: Received and Validated: 6 Jan 2026 Consultation ends: N/A
Application: 25/P/01619
Proposal: Retention of solar panels in place of sedum roof.
Address: Chestnut Beech, 255 Guildford Road, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5NP
Key dates: Received: 28 Nov 2025 Validated: 6 Jan 2026 Consultation ends: 28 Feb 2026
Application: 25/P/01619
Proposal: Construction of a two storey building to the front of the site and a single storey building to the rear of the site comprising 5 No. x 1 bed flats along with bin store, 5 car parking spaces and landscaping following demolition of the existing building (Revision to 24/P/00159 relating to the introduction of a roof and associated solar panels in place of a sedum roof) (Retrospective application)
Address: Chestnut Beech, 255 Guildford Road, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5NP
Key Dates: Received: 28 Nov 2025 Validated: 6 Jan 2026 Consultation ends: N/A
Application: 25/P/01705
Proposal: Certificate of lawfulness for proposed development to establish whether the erection of a log cabin following demolition of existing outbuilding would be lawful.
Address: Cornerways, Orestan Lane, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5SN
Key dates: Received: 17 Dec 2025 Validated: 5 Jan 2026 Consultation ends: N/A
Application: 25/N/00130
Proposal: Non-material amendment to amend the appearance, landscaping, layout and scale of approved application 23/P/01088 which allowed the ‘Reserved matters application pursuant to outline permission 21/P/01283, approved on 15/09/2022, to consider appearance, landscaping, layout and scale in respect of the erection of 99 dwellings on the existing Howard of Effingham School site, Lower Road, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5JR
Address: Howard Of Effingham School, Lower Road, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5JR
Key Dates: Received and Validated: 22 Dec 2025 Consultation ends: N/A
Application: 25/D/00197
Proposal: Discharge of condition 34 (foul water drainage) of planning application 21/P/01283. Approved 21/03/2023
Address: Howard Of Effingham School, Lower Road, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5JR
Key Dates: Received and Validated: 22 Dec 2025 Consultation ends: N/A
Application: 25/N/00130
Proposal: Non-material amendment to condition 31 to amend wording to the trigger points of the relevant pre-commencement conditions and update the phasing plans for the development project of planning application 21/P/01283 which allowed the ‘Variation of condition 1 (approved plans) of planning permission 14/P/02109, approved at appeal on 21/03/2018, to refer to updated parameter plans annotated to show the areas no longer to be developed pursuant to that application.
Address: Howard Of Effingham School, Lower Road, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5JR
Key Dates: Received and Validated: 22 Dec 2025 Consultation ends: N/A
Application: 25/P/01449
Proposal: Erection of 1no. single storey 2-bed dwelling house with car port and cycle store/shed with access from The Crossroads
Address: Land south of The Crossroads, Effingham, Surrey
Key Dates: Accepted: 06 Nov 2025, Consultation ends 05 Dec 2025
Application: 25/P/01485
Proposal: Erection of two detached dwellings together with new access and associated works
Address: Leaside Cottage, Orestan Lane, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5SN
Key Dates: Accepted: 06 Nov 2025, Consultation ends 05 Dec 2025
Application: 25/P/01441
Proposal: Listed building consent for the replacement of windows and 1no kitchen vent on the rear (north) elevation
Address: The Old Post Cottage, Church Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5NA
Key Dates: Accepted: 28 Oct 2025, Consultation ends 28 Nov 2025
Application: 25/P/01464
Proposal: Erection of 4 dwelling houses and 3 replacement greenkeeper buildings following the demolition of existing sheds.
Address: Effingham Golf Club, Guildford Road, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5PY
Key Dates: Received and Validated: 24 Oct 2025 Consultation ends: 10 Jan 2026
Application: 25/P/01446
Proposal: Change of use to allow dog walking/training including retention of dog exercise enclosures and use of western stable building previously permitted for dog day care use under planning permission reference 17/P/01656 granted on 27/11/2017 (retrospective application).
Address: Tap Farm, Orestan Lane, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5SJ
Key Dates: Accepted: 23 Oct 2025, Consultation ends 29 Nov 2025
Application: 25/P/01445
Proposal: Change of use of eastern stable building to single residential unit (retrospective application)
Address: Tap Farm Stable, Orestan Lane, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5SJ
Key Dates: Accepted: 23 Oct 2025, Consultation ends 29 Nov 2025
Application: 25/D/00145/1
Proposal: Discharge of conditions 5 (CTMP), 6 (SWMP), 8 (SWDS) and 16 (internal road layout plan) of planning permission 21/P/01306 approved 28/11/2022
Address: Effingham Lodge Farm, Lower Road, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5JP
Key Dates: Accepted: 17 Oct 2025, Consultation ends N/A
Application: 25/P/01295
Proposal: Expansion of club house terrace to include new paving and erection of retractable canopies and associated works and landscaping
Address: Effingham Golf Club, Guildford Road, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5PY
Key Dates: Accepted: 08 Oct 2025, Consultation ends 14 Nov 2025
Application: 25/P/01294
Proposal: Provision of hard surface to existing overflow car park and re-arrangement of existing spaces
Address: Effingham Golf Club, Guildford Road, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5PY
Key Dates: Accepted: 08 Oct 2025, Consultation ends 14 Nov 2025
Application: 25/D/00145
Proposal: Discharge of condition 3 (written scheme of investigation for an archaeological evaluation), 4 (construction environmental management plan), 7 (woodland management plan), 9 (proposed levels), 10 (arboricultural method statement), 11 (reptile mitigation strategy), 14 (high speed wholly fibre broadband), 17 (contaminated land remediation scheme) and 30 (accessible and adaptable dwellings) of planning permission 21/P/01306
Address: Effingham Lodge Farm, Lower Road, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5JP
Key Dates: Accepted: 30 Sep 2025, Consultation ends N/A
Application: 25/D/00112
Proposal: Discharge of Condition 2 (Energy Assessment ) & 4 (Landscaping Details) of planning application 24/P/01742 approved 20/05/2025
Address: Land adjacent to 61 Calvert Road, Effingham, LEATHERHEAD, KT24 5SF
Key Dates: Accepted: 14 Aug 2025, Consultation ends N/A
Application: 25/P/01128
Proposal: Reserved matters application pursuant to outline planning permission 21/P/01283, approved on the 15/09/2022, for the replacement Howard of Effingham School to consider the detailed design, associated playing fields, MUGA, parking and landscaping works
Address: Land at Lodge Farm, Lower Road, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5JR
Key Dates: Accepted: 08 Aug 2025, Consultation ends 12 Sep 2025
Application: 25/P/01111
Proposal: Outline application to consider access, appearance, layout and scale for the conversion of a barn to habitable a self-build dwelling
Address: Three Acre Barn, Guildford Road, Effingham KT24 5QQ
Key Dates: Accepted: 05 Aug 2025, Consultation ends 06 Sep 2025
Application: 25/P/00895
Proposal: Erection of a self-build two storey dwelling and single-storey gym building following partial demolition of the existing main dwelling and demolition of the leisure buildings.
Address: High Barn, High Barn Road, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5PR
Key Dates: Accepted: 26 Jun 2025, Consultation ends 26 Jul 2025
Application: 25/P/00921
Proposal: Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to vary condition 2 (approved drawings) to amend width of side extension of planning permission 23/P/00393, approved on 16/06/2023, for a proposed single storey front and side extension.
Address: 52 Woodlands Road, Bookham, Leatherhead, KT23 4HH
Key Dates: Accepted: 23 Jun 2025, Consultation ends 26 Jul 2025
Application: 25/D/00079
Proposal: Discharge of condition 4 (Biodiversity Enhancement) of planning application 23/P/01175 (APP/Y361/W/24/3348005). Approved 02/05/2025
Address: Tap Farm, Orestan Lane, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5SJ
Key Dates: Accepted: 03 Jun 2025, Consultation ends N/A
Application: 21/P/00120/S106/1
Proposal: Deed of variation to the Section 106 dated 30th April 2024 to remove the Affordable Housing requirement (2x one bed and 2x two beds).
Address: The Barn, The Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LP
Key Dates: Accepted: 17 Apr 2025, Consultation ends 27 May 2025
Application: 25/P/00527
Proposal: Application under section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) for the variation of condition no 2 (approved drawings), no 3 (external surfaces), no 10 (area for vehicle loading, unloading and turning), no 11 (fart-charge electric vehicle charging point) and no 12 (facilities for secure, covered parking for bicycles and charging points for e-bikes) to amend the approved drawing numbers and amend the wording of three conditions of planning permission 23/P/02028, approved at appeal on 19/12/2024 for the erection of a forestry barn and hardstanding.
Address: Tollgate Farm, Guildford Road, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5QL
Key Dates: Accepted: 04 Apr 2025, Consultation ends 17 May 2025
Application: 25/D/00046
Proposal: Discharge of Conditions 4 (noise), 10 (vehicles), 11 (EV parking) and 12 (bicycle storage) of planning permission 23/P/02028 allowed at appeal 19/12/2024
Address: Tollgate Farm, Guildford Road, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5QL
Key Dates: Accepted: 04 Apr 2025, Consultation ends N/A
Application: 24/P/01645
Proposal: Erection of a dwelling and associated works following demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings.
Address: Beagles Den, Dog Kennel Green, Ranmore Common, Dorking, RH5 6SS
Key Dates: Accepted: 14 Nov 2024, Consultation ends 07 Dec 2024
Application: 24/P/01329
Proposal: Installation of an Air Source Heat Pump.
Address: 20 Norwood Close, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5NY
Key Dates: Accepted: Mon 07 Oct 2024 , Consultation ends 02 Nov 2024
Application: 24/P/00900
Proposal: Conversion of the property currently approved and built under application 20/P/01128 as Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) to Class C3 (Dwellinghouses).
Address: The Queen Stage, The Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LU
Key Dates: Accepted: 26 Jul 2024, Consultation ends 23 Aug 2024
Application: 23/P/01592
Proposal: Change of use of the land for residential occupation and siting of one static mobile home (retrospective); provision of hardstanding, erection of a brick built stable and utility block for use as travellers site and equestrian use; erection of closeboarded fencing within the site.
Address: Land to the east of Chester Farm, Chester Road, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5SQ
Key Dates: Accepted: 28 Nov 2023, Consultation ends 30 Dec 2023
Application: 23/P/00417
Proposal: Outline application for construction of up to 70 new homes (C3), the formation of a new means of access onto Ockham Lane, new footpaths and cycle routes, the creation of areas of open space, including play space and allotments, new surface water drainage, new landscaping and habitat creation, ground works and other infrastructure.
Address: Land adjacent to, Ockham Lane, Ockham, GU23 6NT
Key Dates: Accepted: 08 Mar 2023, Consultation ends 28 Apr 2023
Application: 18/D/00174/2
Proposal: Discharge of conditions 32, 34, 35, 37, 38, 39 and 42 of planning application 14/P/02109 allowed on appeal 21/03/2018
Address: Howard Of Effingham School, Lower Road, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5JR
Key Dates: Accepted: 22 Oct 2019, Consultation ends 12 Nov 2019