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House prices in Waverley Borough Council: average £553,429, -2.6% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Waverley Borough Council received?
Waverley Borough Council received 2,259 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 87%.
How long does Waverley Borough Council take to decide applications?
Waverley Borough 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 Waverley Borough Council?
Waverley Borough Council approves 87% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Waverley Borough Council?
Submit your representation to Waverley 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 Waverley Borough Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Waverley Borough Council planning decision?
Yes. If Waverley Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 974 appeals were lodged against Waverley Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 36% success rate.

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

Planning Applications by Town in Waverley Borough Council

116 towns and villages. Click any town for a planning search of applications nearby.

About Waverley Borough Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Waverley 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.

Waverley Borough Council oversees a local government district in Surrey, England, encompassing the towns of Godalming, Farnham, and Haslemere, alongside the large village of Cranleigh and various rural areas. With a population of 128,200 as of the 2021 Census, the borough is renowned for its picturesque landscapes, much of which falls within the Surrey Hills National Landscape. The council is headquartered in Godalming, making it a key authority for those researching planning applications in this vibrant region.

The council area encompasses 116 towns and villages, including Farnham, Godalming and Haslemere. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Waverley Borough Council received 2,259 planning applications. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (847), outline applications (251), tree works (244). 25 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

974 planning appeals were lodged against Waverley Borough Council decisions, of which 321 were allowed and 568 were dismissed (36% success rate).

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