How long do planning decisions take near Benhilton?

The average planning decision time near Benhilton is 52 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Benhilton?

The planning approval rate near Benhilton is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Benhilton?

The most common type of planning application near Benhilton is full planning applications, with 56 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Benhilton?

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Benhilton, Sutton - Greater London Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Benhilton, Sutton - Greater London.

Sutton - Greater London · England · settlement

Planning applications in Benhilton are administered by London Borough Of Sutton. View the full London Borough Of Sutton planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Benhilton

Benhilton is a suburban parish located in north Sutton, Greater London. The area is characterized by its notable landmark, All Saints Church, a Grade II* listed building designed in the Gothic Revival style by Samuel Sanders Teulon, which opened in 1863. Additionally, Benhilton is home to All Saints Benhilton C of E Primary School and Greenshaw High School, making it a vibrant community with educational facilities.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £463,002 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Sutton
Parliamentary constituency: Sutton and Cheam
LSOA: Sutton 012F

Crime Statistics

567 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 176
anti-social-behaviour: 87
shoplifting: 82
public-order: 49
criminal-damage-arson: 35
vehicle-crime: 32
other-theft: 27
drugs: 20
burglary: 17
robbery: 13
theft-from-the-person: 13
bicycle-theft: 6
possession-of-weapons: 6
other-crime: 4

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Benhilton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Benhilton.

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 Benhilton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

43 planning applications found near Benhilton.

- 88 Surrey Grove Sutton SM1 3PN
Erection of a first floor side and rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-04-13
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- 135 Benhill Road Sutton SM1 3SB
Conversion of loft space involving alterations to existing roofline, a dormer extension at rear and rooflights to front roofslope.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-03-23
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- 180 Wrythe Lane Carshalton SM5 1TU
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-03-12
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- 58 Westminster Road Sutton SM1 3NL
Application to clear condition 5 (SuDs) of approved application DM2025/01209.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-02-23
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- Allotment Garden Land Rear Greenhill And Woodend Sutton SM1 3LJ
Application to clear condition 4 (secured by design accreditation) and 10 (as built energy statements) of approved application DM2021/01642.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-02-02
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- 8 Milton Close Sutton SM1 3BG
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-01-30
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- 88 Surrey Grove Sutton SM1 3PN
Conversion of loft space involving alterations to existing roofline, a dormer extension at rear, and rooflights to front roofslope.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sutton | Date: 2025-12-03
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- 32 Prince Of Wales Road Sutton SM1 3PA
T1 - Oak tree - Crown reduction to previous pruning points removing regrowth from between 0.5 and 2.5 metres only, Crown lift to 5 metres, Crown thinning by 10%.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sutton | Date: 2025-12-01
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- 10 Colburn Way Sutton SM1 3AU
Conversion of loft space involving alterations to existing roofline, a dormer extension at rear, a window to flank roofslope and rooflights to front roofslope and removal of rear chimney stack.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sutton | Date: 2025-11-28
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- 10 Colburn Way Sutton SM1 3AU
Erection of a single storey front and rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sutton | Date: 2025-11-28
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- 60 Surrey Grove Sutton SM1 3PL
Conversion of loft space involving alterations to existing roofline, a dormer extension at rear, a window to flank roofslope and rooflights to front roofslope.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sutton | Date: 2025-11-12
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- 44 Waverley Avenue Sutton SM1 3JY
Provision of a detached cycle store to the front of the property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sutton | Date: 2025-10-29
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- Greenshaw High School Grennell Road Sutton SM1 3DY
Application to clear condition 23 (BREAM Report) of approved application DM2023/00466.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sutton | Date: 2025-10-29
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- 19 Aultone Way Sutton SM1 3LD
Conversion of loft space involving alterations to existing roofline, a dormer extension at rear and a window to flank roofslope.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sutton | Date: 2025-10-27
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- 15 Surrey Grove Sutton SM1 3PW
Erection of a single storey rear extension, alterations to ground floor front and first floor flank fenestrations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sutton | Date: 2025-10-20
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- 190 Benhill Road Sutton SM1 3SA
Erection of a single storey rear extension with steps leading down to rear garden land and alterations to the ground floor front and front/flank fenestrations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sutton | Date: 2025-10-14
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- Greenshaw High School Grennell Road Sutton SM1 3DY
Provision of heat pump to roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sutton | Date: 2025-10-07
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- 179 Benhill Road Sutton SM1 3SB
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sutton | Date: 2025-09-24
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- 179 Benhill Road Sutton SM1 3SB
Conversion of loft space involving alterations to existing roofline, a dormer extension at rear and rooflights to front roofslope.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sutton | Date: 2025-09-24
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- 58 Westminster Road Sutton SM1 3NL
Erection of part one, part two storey side extension, single storey rear extension, conversion of loft space involving alterations to existing roofline, a dormer extension at rear, rooflights to front
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sutton | Date: 2025-09-24
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A brief summary of Benhilton in Sutton - Greater London

Property prices in Benhilton show an average sale price of £463,002, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Benhilton area recorded 567 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.

Benhilton has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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.

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Planning Activity in Benhilton

In the last 24 months, 135 planning applications were submitted near Benhilton. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Benhilton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Benhilton were full planning applications (56), outline applications (41), discharge of conditions (19). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 7 medium-scale applications, 128 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 51 applications
Refused: 3 applications
Withdrawn: 1 application
Awaiting decision: 80 applications

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