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House prices in London Borough of Sutton: average £452,654, +0.6% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has London Borough of Sutton received?
London Borough of Sutton received 3,392 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 85%.
How long does London Borough of Sutton take to decide applications?
London Borough of Sutton takes an average of 60 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for London Borough of Sutton?
London Borough of Sutton approves 85% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in London Borough of Sutton?
Submit your representation to London Borough of Sutton during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the London Borough of Sutton planning portal.
Can I appeal a London Borough of Sutton planning decision?
Yes. If London Borough of Sutton refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 846 appeals were lodged against London Borough of Sutton decisions in the last 24 months, with a 32% success rate.

Planning data sourced from London Borough of Sutton planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About London Borough of Sutton Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the London Borough of Sutton area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

The London Borough of Sutton, located in Outer London, spans 43 km² and ranks as the 80th largest local authority in England by population. It shares borders with Croydon to the east, Merton to the north, and Kingston upon Thames to the northwest, while also adjacent to the Surrey boroughs of Epsom and Ewell to the west and Reigate and Banstead to the south. The area is governed by Sutton London Borough Council, with Sutton being its principal town, making it a key location for planning applications in the region. The council was established in 1 April 1965.

The council area encompasses 20 towns and villages, including Carshalton, Sutton and Wallington. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, London Borough of Sutton received 3,392 planning applications. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (450), outline applications (292), discharge of conditions (123). 11 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

846 planning appeals were lodged against London Borough of Sutton decisions, of which 248 were allowed and 532 were dismissed (32% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for London Borough of Sutton above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the London Borough of Sutton planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.