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House prices in Reigate and Banstead Borough Council: average £480,824, -0.4% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Reigate and Banstead Borough Council received?
Reigate and Banstead Borough Council received 2,443 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 89%.
How long does Reigate and Banstead Borough Council take to decide applications?
Reigate and Banstead Borough Council takes an average of 62 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 Reigate and Banstead Borough Council?
Reigate and Banstead Borough Council approves 89% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Reigate and Banstead Borough Council?
Submit your representation to Reigate and Banstead Borough Council 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 Reigate and Banstead Borough Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Reigate and Banstead Borough Council planning decision?
Yes. If Reigate and Banstead Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 855 appeals were lodged against Reigate and Banstead Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 33% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Reigate and Banstead Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Reigate and Banstead Borough Council Planning Authority

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

Reigate and Banstead Borough Council, located in Surrey, England, oversees a local government district that includes the towns of Reigate, Banstead, Horley, and Redhill. Notably, parts of the borough fall within the Surrey Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The northern region, including Banstead, is conveniently situated inside the M25 motorway, providing easy access to London.

The council area encompasses 41 towns and villages, including Banstead, Horley, Redhill and Reigate. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Reigate and Banstead Borough Council received 2,443 planning applications. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (499), discharge of conditions (392), outline applications (222). 28 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

855 planning appeals were lodged against Reigate and Banstead Borough Council decisions, of which 258 were allowed and 525 were dismissed (33% success rate).

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