Summary of GBC Planning Decisions – August 26, 2026

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Summary of GBC Planning Decisions – August 26, 2026

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Guildford Borough Council has provided the following summary of the decisions taken by the Planning Committee at their meeting in Millmead on Wednesday, May 27.
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Summary of GBC Planning Decisions – August 26, 2026
• Guildford Borough Council has provided the following summary of the decisions taken by the Planning Committee at their meeting in Millmead on Wednesday, May 27.
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