Alfold, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Alfold, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
Planning applications in Alfold are administered by Waverley Borough Council. View the full Waverley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Alfold
Alfold is a village and civil parish located in Surrey, England, near the West Sussex border. Characterised as a dispersed or polyfocal settlement within the Green Belt, it is separated from surrounding areas, providing a unique planning context. The historic village centre, which includes traditional pubs and notable landmarks like a set of stocks and a whipping post, is complemented by the Greensand Way, a scenic route that runs along the Greensand Ridge to the north.
Population: 1,145 (2021) · Area: 15.1 km²
District: Waverley
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Area Information
- Admin district: Waverley
- Parliamentary constituency: Godalming and Ash
- LSOA: Waverley 013F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Alfold.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Alfold.
- 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 Alfold based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Alfold.
- - Alfold Farm, Loxwood Road, Alfold, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8HP
Application for permission in principle for the erection of up to 5 dwellings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Linden Farm, Rosemary Lane, Alfold, Surrey
Certificate of lawfulness under section 192 for construction of a single storey garden building (as amended by plans received 17/04/2026)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Oak Bank, Sachel Court Drive, Alfold, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8HR
Erection of a dwelling and associated works following demolition of existing garage / workshop and greenhouse.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Oak Bank, Sachel Court Drive, Alfold, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8HR
Erection of a first floor extension to existing bungalow to provide a two storey dwelling including removal of chimney stacks (as amplified by ecology reports received 22/01/2026 and as amended by pla
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - Magpies, Loxwood Road, Alfold, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8HN
Erection of ground and first floor extensions and alterations together with dormer extensions to east and west to provide habitable accommodation in roof space; erection of a detached carport.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - Oak Bank, Sachel Court Drive, Alfold, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8HR
Erection of a single storey extension and porch canopy with repositioning and replacement of doors and windows. Including replacement doors and windows; erection of a detached garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - Land At Sweeters Field Road, Alfold, Cranleigh, GU6 8UD
Application for works to tree subject of tree preservation order 17/18
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - Alfold Cottages 5, Loxwood Road, Alfold, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8HL
Application for works to tree subject of tree preservation order 11/22
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-03-04
View full details - - 10 Chapel Field Close, Alfold, Cranleigh, GU6 8HA
General permitted development order 2015 schedule 2 part 3 class g - prior approval for change of use from commercial business and service (use class e) to mixed use to provide two flats on upper floo
Status: Permitted | Council: Waverley | Date: 2024-07-05
View full details - - Garden Cottage, Loxwood Road, Alfold, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8HL
Erection of single storey outbuilding for use as a garage and storage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2024-04-29
View full details - - Crail, Loxwood Road, Alfold, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8HN
Erection of single storey extension alterations to roof space including dormer extension to provide habitable accommodation; alteration to fenestration (as amplified by amended plan received 17/04/202
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2024-03-04
View full details - - Alfold Cottages 5, Loxwood Road, Alfold, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8HL
Erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend 6 m beyond the rear wall of the original house for which the height would be 2.85M and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.55 M.
Status: Permitted | Council: Waverley | Date: 2024-01-05
View full details - - Dove Cottage, Loxwood Road, Alfold, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8HP
Alterations to integral garage to form additional habitable accommodation following demolition of existing shed.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2023-04-14
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A brief summary of Alfold in Surrey
Alfold is a village and civil parish located in Surrey, England, near the West Sussex border. Characterised as a dispersed or polyfocal settlement within the Green Belt, it is separated from surrounding areas, providing a unique planning context. The historic village centre, which includes traditional pubs and notable landmarks like a set of stocks and a whipping post, is complemented by the Greensand Way, a scenic route that runs along the Greensand Ridge to the north. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,145 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Waverley district.
Alfold covers an area of approximately 15.1 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Alfold a particularly low-crime area.
Alfold has one conservation area within its boundaries: Alfold. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Alfold includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Chiddingfold Forest SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Alfold planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Alfold
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Alfold. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Alfold may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 74 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Alfold were full planning applications (7), outline applications (4), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- Alfold Bars planning applications
- Alfold Crossways planning applications
- Loxwood planning applications
- Upper Ifold planning applications
- Dunsfold Common planning applications
- Ifold planning applications
- Dunsfold Green planning applications
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.