Beacon Hill, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Beacon Hill, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
Planning applications in Beacon Hill are administered by Elmbridge Borough Council. View the full Elmbridge Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill is a distinct settlement located in the southwest corner of Surrey, positioned along the A287 road between Haslemere and Farnham. Although it is administratively part of Hindhead, it boasts its own unique history, amenities, and character, with development primarily taking place in the 19th century. This makes Beacon Hill a noteworthy area for planning applications, reflecting its historical significance and community identity.
District: Haslemere
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £990,772 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Waverley
- Parliamentary constituency: Farnham and Bordon
- LSOA: Waverley 018F
Crime Statistics
19 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 10
- anti-social-behaviour: 3
- public-order: 2
- shoplifting: 2
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- drugs: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Beacon Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Beacon Hill.
- 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 Beacon Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Beacon Hill.
- - Beacon Hill Court, Hindhead, Surrey, GU26 6PU
Application for works to trees subject of tree preservation order 23/00
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - Oakhaven, Hill Road, Hindhead, Surrey, GU26 6QW
Application for works to tree subject of tree prservation order wa232
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Birkdale Cottage, Linkside South, Hindhead, Surrey, GU26 6NX
Certificate of lawfulness under section 192 for erection of a porch; alterations to garage to provide a gym including alterations to garage elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Heath Cottages 6, Beacon Hill Road, Hindhead, Surrey, GU26 6QH
Erection of a first floor rear extension (as amended by amended plans received 11/03/2026).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Leavesden, Wood Road, Hindhead, Surrey, GU26 6PX
Application for works to and removal of trees subject of tree preservation order 24/00
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-12-05
View full details - - Grovers Manor, Wood Road, Hindhead, Surrey, GU26 6JP
Application for works to tree subject of tree preservation order 24/00
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - Redlands, Hill Road, Hindhead, Surrey, GU26 6QN
Erection of a single storey extension following demolition of existing conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - Pinewell Lodge, Wood Road, Hindhead, Surrey, GU26 6PT
Application for works to trees subject of tree preservation order 23/00
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-09-15
View full details - - 1 3, Churt Road, Hindhead, Surrey, GU26 6PD
Erection of a single storey extension and alterations to elevations including canopy; installation of plant equipment and paladin fence (as amended by plans received on 20/10/2025).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-07-11
View full details - - 63, Glen Close, Hindhead, Surrey, GU26 6QF
Construction of parapet wall.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2024-11-18
View full details - - Lanes End, Churt Road, Hindhead, Surrey, GU26 6HT
Erection of an outbuilding following demolition of existing.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2024-11-18
View full details - - Tawny Glen, Glen Road, Hindhead, Surrey, GU26 6QE
Erection of a single storey extension and covered area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - Goldcrest Lodge, Churt Road, Hindhead, Surrey, GU26 6PS
Application under section 73 to vary conditions 1 and 2 of wa/2022/01612 (approved plan numbers and no variation to materials) to allow change from hung tiles to insulation board and ivory render of t
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Waverley | Date: 2024-05-20
View full details - - Bracken House, Parsons Lane, Hindhead, Surrey, GU26 6NP
Erection of a single storey extension and alterations following demolition of existing conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2023-10-06
View full details - - Woodpeckers Lodge, Beacon Hill Road, Hindhead, Surrey, GU26 6QB
Application for works to tree subject of tree preservation order 04/19
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Waverley | Date: 2023-08-23
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A brief summary of Beacon Hill in Surrey
Beacon Hill is a distinct settlement located in the southwest corner of Surrey, positioned along the A287 road between Haslemere and Farnham. Although it is administratively part of Hindhead, it boasts its own unique history, amenities, and character, with development primarily taking place in the 19th century. This makes Beacon Hill a noteworthy area for planning applications, reflecting its historical significance and community identity. It sits within the Haslemere district.
Property prices in Beacon Hill show an average sale price of £990,772, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 19 crimes reported in the Beacon Hill area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Beacon Hill has one conservation area within its boundaries: Grayshott. 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 Beacon Hill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Stockstone Quarry SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Surrey Hills. 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, Beacon Hill 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 Beacon Hill
In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near Beacon Hill. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Beacon Hill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Beacon Hill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Beacon Hill were full planning applications (16), tree works (16), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 38% 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, 3 medium-scale applications, 35 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 30 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 10 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
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- Grayshott planning applications
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- Churt planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
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