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
March 2026
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 Decided: 12 March APPROVE
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 Decided: 10 March APPROVE
Application: 26/T/00028
Proposal: 1 Larch and Group of Conifer: reduce to 8 metres to reduce risk of failure due to restricted root zone (Effingham Conservation Area).
Address: Burford Cottage, 1 Yew Tree Walk, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LJ
Key Dates: Received: 3 Feb 2026 Validated: 6 Feb 2026 Decided: 9 March 2026 APPROVE
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 Decided: 3 March 2026 REFUSE
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 Decided 3 March 2026: APPROVE
February 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 Decided: 24 February 2026 APPROVE
Application: 25/P/00135
Proposal: External works comprising changes to fenestration, material treatment, hard and soft landscaping, new balustrading and covered walkways.
Address: St Teresas School, Effingham Hill, Dorking, RH5 6ST
Key Dates: Received: 3 February 2025 Validated: 24 February 2025 Decided: 24 February2026 APPROVE
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