Banstead, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Banstead, Surrey.
Surrey · England · Town
About Banstead
Banstead is a town located in the borough of Reigate and Banstead, Surrey, England. Situated approximately 3 miles south of Sutton and 14 miles from Central London, it is well-connected to surrounding areas, including Croydon to the southwest and Kingston-upon-Thames to the southeast. This prime location makes it a relevant area for potential planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 16,666 · Area: 8.3 km²
District: Reigate and Banstead
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £591,852 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Reigate and Banstead
- Parliamentary constituency: Reigate
- LSOA: Reigate and Banstead 002B
Crime Statistics
76 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 23
- anti-social-behaviour: 13
- criminal-damage-arson: 9
- vehicle-crime: 8
- shoplifting: 5
- burglary: 4
- drugs: 4
- other-theft: 3
- public-order: 3
- other-crime: 2
- bicycle-theft: 1
- robbery: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Banstead.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Banstead.
- 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 Banstead based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
26 planning applications found near Banstead.
- - The Squirrels The Horseshoe Banstead Surrey SM7 2BQ
THIS IS A CONSULTATION FROM SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL. Details of EV charging and cycle parking installation pursuant to Conditions 6 and 7 of planning permission ref: RE25/00181/CON dated 19 March 2025 (
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Lorimers 46 High Street Banstead Surrey SM7 2LX
Single storey upward extension to accommodate a two bedroom 3 person flat
Status: Undecided | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 19 Harbourfield Road Banstead Surrey SM7 2DE
Single storey rear extension. Max height 3m, height at eaves 2.8m and extending 4m beyond the rear wall.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 18 Garratts Lane Banstead Surrey SM7 2EA
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 16 Holly Hill Drive Banstead Surrey SM7 2BD
Non Material Amendment. Rationalisation of the internal layout to provide 3 bedrooms (4 person occupancy) plus study. Removal of external door (previously to refuse store) and replacement with 2 x win
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 11 Greenhayes Avenue Banstead Surrey SM7 2JF
Loft conversion, including minor alterations to the existing roof form and installation of pitched roof windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - The Squirrels The Horseshoe Banstead Surrey SM7 2BQ
THIS IS A CONSULTATION FROM SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL. Non-material amendment to planning permission ref: RE25/00181/CON dated 19 March 2025 to amend documents under Condition 10 to make changes to the of
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - St Annes Catholic Primary School Court Road Banstead Surrey SM7 2PH
T1 (T5 on TPO plan) Lime sp - Remove all epicormic growth at tree base and to 2m up stem. T2 (T18 on TPO plan Beech) - Crown reduction by 4m in height and 2m in lateral width on North west, west and s
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 9 Great Ellshams Banstead Surrey SM7 2BA
Rear, single-storey, kitchen extension including replacement roofs to existing single-storey elements with internal, ground floor layout alterations and refurbishment. Variation of condition 1 of perm
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 18 Park Road Banstead Surrey SM7 3BY
Demolition of existing ground floor attached rear conservatory and the erection of a ground floor rear extension. Replacement windows and doors to the side of the property.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 19A Garratts Lane Banstead Surrey SM7 2EA
Submission of materials details pursuant to condition 3 of permission 25/01310/HHOLD. Single storey rear extension, roof alterations with dormers and roof lights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Royal Mail Delivery Office Rear Of 28 High Street Banstead Surrey SM7 2LJ
Submission of Travel Statement details pursuant to condition 6 of permission 22/00789/F. The proposed application is for a side extension to create additional space for the nursery school to accommoda
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Reigate | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - Knole Kenilworth Close Banstead Surrey SM7 2BJ
Replacement of the existing dwelling further to demolition.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 19A Garratts Lane Banstead Surrey SM7 2EA
Single storey rear extension, roof alterations with dormers and roof lights. As amended on 29/09/2025
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - 35 Great Ellshams Banstead Surrey SM7 2BA
First floor front extension, pitched roof over front bay window, single storey rear extension and internal alterations.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2025-06-30
View full details - - 16 Garrard Road Banstead Surrey SM7 2ER
AMMENDED SPECIFICATION SEE CONDITION 2 T1 - 4 x Sycamore Trees - Crown Reductions by 1.5m - 2m due to overhanging branches roadside and outgrowing surrounding areas interfering with telephones wires a
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Reigate | Date: 2025-06-16
View full details - - 38-40 High Street Banstead Surrey SM7 2LU
Submission of landscaping plan details pursuant to condition 4 of permission 24/01815/F. Two storey extension over single storey commercial space at the rear of the building to provide 5 no. residenti
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Reigate | Date: 2025-06-06
View full details - - 38-40 High Street Banstead Surrey SM7 2LU
Submission of construction transport management plan details pursuant to condition 5 of permission 24/01815/F. Two storey extension over single storey commercial space at the rear of the building to p
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Reigate | Date: 2025-06-06
View full details - - 14A High Street Banstead Surrey SM7 2LJ
Conversion of the first floor of 14 High Street from commercial use to a single additional one bedroomed flat.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Reigate | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - Knole Kenilworth Close Banstead Surrey SM7 2BJ
Proposed demolishment of existing conservatory and rear extension. Proposed full width new rear extension. Resubmission of previously approved roof extension and enlarged loft.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2025-03-20
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A brief summary of Banstead in Surrey
Banstead is a town located in the borough of Reigate and Banstead, Surrey, England. Situated approximately 3 miles south of Sutton and 14 miles from Central London, it is well-connected to surrounding areas, including Croydon to the southwest and Kingston-upon-Thames to the southeast. This prime location makes it a relevant area for potential planning applications and development opportunities. The Town has a population of approximately 16,666. It sits within the Reigate and Banstead district.
Banstead covers an area of approximately 8.3 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Banstead show an average sale price of £591,852, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Banstead area recorded 76 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Banstead has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Park Road and Mint Road, Banstead. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Banstead includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Banstead Downs SSSI, Chipstead Downs SSSI; 9 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 Banstead
In the last 24 months, 75 planning applications were submitted near Banstead. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Banstead maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Banstead slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Banstead were full planning applications (27), discharge of conditions (23), outline applications (13). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 8 medium-scale applications, 66 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 26 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 44 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.