Alfold Crossways, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Alfold Crossways, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
About Alfold Crossways
Alfold Crossways is a village and civil parish located in Surrey, England, near the West Sussex border. Characterised as a dispersed settlement within the Green Belt, it is well-buffered from surrounding areas. The historic village centre boasts traditional pubs and notable features such as stocks and a whipping post, while the Greensand Way trail runs to the north along the scenic Greensand Ridge, providing opportunities for outdoor activities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £597,990 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Waverley
- Parliamentary constituency: Godalming and Ash
- LSOA: Waverley 013F
Crime Statistics
11 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 4
- anti-social-behaviour: 2
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- drugs: 1
- other-theft: 1
- possession-of-weapons: 1
- public-order: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Alfold Crossways.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Alfold Crossways.
- 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 Crossways based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Alfold Crossways.
- - Kilmore, Guildford Road, Alfold, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8HF
Certificate of lawfulness under section 192 for alterations to roofspace to provide habitable accommodation including installation of rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Avondale, Loxwood Road, Alfold, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8HG
Erection of fist floor extension dormer window roof lights and associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - Four Acres, Horsham Road, Alfold, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8JE
Application under section 73a to vary condition 1 of wa/2021/01164 (approved plans) to reference an additional plan to add a below ground attenuation tank.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Waverley | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - Medland Cottage, Horsham Road, Alfold, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8JE
Non-material amendment to the planning permission wa/2022/00211 to change the internal layouts fenestration and materials.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Waverley | Date: 2024-04-15
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A brief summary of Alfold Crossways in Surrey
Alfold Crossways is a village and civil parish located in Surrey, England, near the West Sussex border. Characterised as a dispersed settlement within the Green Belt, it is well-buffered from surrounding areas. The historic village centre boasts traditional pubs and notable features such as stocks and a whipping post, while the Greensand Way trail runs to the north along the scenic Greensand Ridge, providing opportunities for outdoor activities.
Property prices in Alfold Crossways show an average sale price of £597,990, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 11 crimes reported in the Alfold Crossways area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Alfold Crossways 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 Crossways includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Alfold Crossways
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Alfold Crossways. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Alfold Crossways.
The average decision period of 79 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Alfold Crossways were full planning applications (7), tree works (2), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 54% 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, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.