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House prices in Surrey County Council: average £522,523, -0.4% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Surrey County Council received?
Surrey County Council received 2,034 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 87%.
How long does Surrey County Council take to decide applications?
Surrey County Council 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 Surrey County Council?
Surrey County Council approves 87% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Surrey County Council?
Submit your representation to Surrey County 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 Surrey County Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Surrey County Council planning decision?
Yes. If Surrey County Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 624 appeals were lodged against Surrey County Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 32% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Surrey County Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Surrey County Council Planning Authority

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

Surrey County Council serves the non-metropolitan county of Surrey, England, and operates under a Conservative Party minority administration. Headquartered at Woodhatch Place in Reigate, the council is composed of 81 councillors, making it a key authority for those researching planning applications and local governance in the area. The council is currently led by Tim Oliver (Conservative minority administration), who has held the position since 11 December 2018. Terence Herbert serves as Chief Executive since 19 August 2024. The council comprises 81 councillors serving 4 years (extended to 6 years due to Unitarisation. terms, with the most recent election held on 6 May 2021.

The council area encompasses 479 towns and villages, including Addlestone, Ashford, Banstead, Camberley, Caterham and Chertsey. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Surrey County Council received 2,034 planning applications. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (397), tree works (284), outline applications (134). 11 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

624 planning appeals were lodged against Surrey County Council decisions, of which 149 were allowed and 318 were dismissed (32% success rate).

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