How many planning applications has Tandridge District Council received?

Tandridge District Council received 1,014 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 86%.

How long does Tandridge District Council take to decide planning applications?

Tandridge District Council takes an average of 65 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 Tandridge District Council?

Tandridge District Council approves 86% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Tandridge District Council?

To object to a Tandridge District Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Tandridge District Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Tandridge District Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a Tandridge District Council planning decision?

Yes. If Tandridge District Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 868 appeals were lodged against Tandridge District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 32% success rate.

Tandridge District Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Tandridge District Council planning applications?

You can search Tandridge District Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the Tandridge District Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

Search and explore Tandridge District Council planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the Tandridge District Council planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: South East

About Tandridge District Council

Tandridge District Council, located in east Surrey, oversees a diverse area with its administrative base in Oxted. The district boasts significant settlements such as Caterham, Warlingham, Godstone, and Lingfield, catering to a population of approximately 88,129 as of mid-2019. This vibrant community is essential for anyone researching planning applications in the region, given its varied housing and development opportunities.

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Tandridge District Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Tandridge District Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Tandridge District Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £443,141 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Runnymede
Parliamentary constituency: Runnymede and Weybridge
LSOA: Runnymede 009C

Crime Statistics

161 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 53
anti-social-behaviour: 40
shoplifting: 14
public-order: 13
other-theft: 12
criminal-damage-arson: 8
possession-of-weapons: 6
other-crime: 6
burglary: 3
vehicle-crime: 3
bicycle-theft: 2
drugs: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Tandridge District Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Tandridge District Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Tandridge District Council

479 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Tandridge District Council area.

Monitoring Stations

6 flood monitoring stations near Tandridge District Council.

Pound Mill, Staines (Wraysbury River)
Chertsey Lock (River Thames)
Chertsey Bourne
Old Woking (River Wey)
Guildford Street (Chertsey Bourne)
Millbourne Bridge (Mill Bourne)

A brief summary of Tandridge District Council

The average property sale price in the Tandridge District Council area is £443,141, based on 50 recent transactions.

The Tandridge District Council area recorded 161 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Conservation Areas

There are 19 designated conservation areas within the Tandridge District Council area. Planning applications within or near these areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve architectural and historic character. Permitted development rights may be restricted.

Conservation areas include: Place Farm and Brewer Street, Bletchingley, High Street, Gun Pond and Church Town, Lingfield, Fickleshole, Limpsfield, Pendell, Caterham Barracks, Station Road West, Oxted, Outwood, Great Farleigh Green, The Green, Godstone, and 9 more.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The Tandridge District Council area includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

The council area encompasses 479 towns and villages, including Addlestone, Ashford, Banstead, Camberley, Caterham and Chertsey. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Tandridge District Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Tandridge District Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Tandridge District Council area. Unlike the official Tandridge District Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking Tandridge District Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across Tandridge District Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 1,014 planning applications Tandridge District Council received. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Tandridge District Council maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

At 65 days on average, decisions in Tandridge District Council slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types in Tandridge District Council were full planning applications (439), tree works (174), discharge of conditions (140). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 22 large-scale (major) developments, 176 medium-scale applications, 816 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

868 planning appeals were lodged against Tandridge District Council decisions, of which 241 were allowed and 524 were dismissed (32% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 387 applications
Refused: 52 applications
Withdrawn: 9 applications
Awaiting decision: 566 applications

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