This page contains the current planning applications for the parish of Effingham that have been received and validated by Guildford Borough Council.
Planning applications for the borough can be searched for here
Planning applications and appeals where decisions have been made can be viewed for 2026 2025, 2024 and 2023. Decisions from years back to 2019 can be viewed on request.
Planning appeals that have been submitted to the Planning Inspectorate can be viewed on the Planning appeals page.
Current Planning Applications
Application: 26/P/00748
Proposal: Installation of play equipment within the rear garden with wooden border filled with bark under.
Address: Plough Inn, Orestan Lane, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5SW
Key Dates: Received: 3 June 2026 Validated: 10 June 2026 Consultation ends: 11 July 2026
Application: 26/D/00079
Proposal: Discharge of condition 3 (materials) of planning permission 23/P/00404, approved on 11/07/2023.
Address: Beagles Den, Dog Kennel Green, Ranmore Common, Dorking, RH5 6SS
Key Dates: Received & Validated : 19 May 2026 Consultation ends: 13 June 2026
Application: 26/P/00663
Proposal: Outline planning application with all matters reserved except for means of access to the site, for the development of 10 dwellings with associated landscaping and creation of a new access onto Browns Lane at Wildacre, Browns Lane, Effingham.
Address: Browns, Browns Lane, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5NL
Key Dates: Received & Validated : 15 May 2026 Consultation ends: 4 July 2026
Application: 26/P/00621
Proposal: Proposed outbuilding to facilitate double garage and gym
Address: The Coach House, 1 Paddock Grove, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5BF
Key Dates: Received: 7 May 2026 Validated : 21 May 2026 Consultation ends: 26 June 2026
Application: 26/D/00074
Proposal: Discharge of condition 3 (contamination), 5 (construction environmental management plan), 7 (external materials), 8 (parking/vehicle turning areas) and 9 (water consumption) of planning permission 25/P/01449, approved on 12/03/2026.
Address: Land south of The Crossroads, Effingham, Surrey
Key Dates: Received Validated : 11 May 2026 Consultation ends: 6 June 2026
Application: 26/T/00115
Proposal: Yew tree – reduce height from 13m to 8.5m and spread from 8m to 6m, trimming to an aesthetic rounded form (Effingham Conservation Area)
Address: Burford Cottage, 1 Yew Tree Walk, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LJ
Key Dates: Received & Validated : 8 May 2026 Consultation ends: N/A
Application: 26/P/00551
Proposal: Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to vary condition 2 (drawing numbers) to substitute the approved drawings to show the basement beneath half of the approved extension of planning permission 23/P/00033 for a ‘proposed single storey side extension following the demolition of existing single garage and side extension, plus proposed front extension’.
Address: Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to vary condition 2 (drawing numbers) to substitute the approved drawings to show the basement beneath half of the approved extension of planning permission 23/P/00033 for a ‘proposed single storey side extension following the demolition of existing single garage and side extension, plus proposed front extension’.
Key Dates: Received: 23 April 2026 Validated : 30 April 2026 Consultation ends: 6 June 2026
Application: 26/P/00545
Proposal: Erection of a self-build two-storey dwelling following partial demolition of the existing main dwelling and demolition of the leisure complex buildings, retention of the main two-storey part of the original barn conversion with associated landscaping
Address: High Barn, High Barn Road, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5PR
Key Dates: Received and Validated : 22 April 2026 Consultation ends: 23 May 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/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/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 Appeal received
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/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/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 Appealed 4 March 2026
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: 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: 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