This page contains the planning applications for the parish of Effingham that have been decided upon by Guildford Borough Council in 2026.
Planning applications for the borough can be searched for here
February 2026
Application: 25/P/01579
Proposal: Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed development to establish whether the creation of new in-ground swimming pool and associated pool plant building and landscaping would be lawful
Address: Whitebeams, Beech Avenue, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5PJ
Key Dates: Received: 20 Nov 2025 Validated: 01 Dec 2025 Decided: 12 Feb 2026 APPROVE
Application: 25/P/01572
Proposal: Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed development to establish whether the erection of a two storey rear extension following demolition of existing chimney stack would be lawful
Address: Charbury, Orestan Lane, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5SN
Key Dates: Received and Validated: 19 Nov 2025 Decided: 12 Feb 2026 REFUSED
Application: 25/P/01515
Proposal: Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed development to establish whether a hip to gable roof extension would be lawful
Address: Charbury, Orestan Lane, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5SN
Key Dates: Accepted: 05 Nov 2025 Decided: 12 Feb 2026 APPROVED
January 2026
Application: 25/T/00311
Proposal: T1 Yew tree to fell and remove the stump, T2 Buddeja tree to fell and remove the stump, T3 Crown lift conifer hedge down the right hand boundary by approx one metre and trim the remaining side of the hedge face (Effingham Conservation Area)
Address: The Coach House, 1 Paddock Grove , Effingham Leatherhead, KT24 5BF
Key Dates: Received and Validated: 17 Dec 2025 Decided: 29 Jan 2026 APPROVED
Application: 25/T/00299
Proposal: Lime Tree (T1) To be pollarded, removing approx 5M height. The tree has an extended limb overhanging the property and is causing excessive shading. Vigorous basal growth makes for difficult inspection and hosts potentially compromised unions. Sycamore tree (T2) to be felled to round level. Severe dieback around the crown with stems beginning to break and fall
Address: 10 Stovell Place, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5DW
Key Dates: Received and Validated: 08 Dec 2025 Decided 14 Jan 2026 APPROVED
Application: 25/P/01447
Proposal: Construction of double oak framed garage
Address: Thistledown, Orestan Lane, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5SN
Key Dates: Accepted: 23 Oct 2025 Decided 12 Jan 2026 REFUSED
Application: 25/N/00097
Proposal: Non-material amendment to planning application 24/P/01254 approved 11/03/2025 to allow changes to plot 9 car port and associated boundary treatment
Address: The Paddock, Guildford Road, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5QA
Key Dates: Accepted: 07 Oct 2025 Decided: 8 Jan 2026 APPROVED