Binscombe, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Binscombe, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
Planning applications in Binscombe are administered by Waverley Borough Council. View the full Waverley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Binscombe
Binscombe is a settlement within the civil parish of Godalming, located in south-west Surrey, approximately 30 miles from central London. Situated in the Borough of Waverley, the area encompasses 3.74 square miles and includes notable features such as the confluence of the Rivers Wey and Ock. The local geology is characterized by the Lower Greensand Group, with historical quarrying of Bargate stone occurring until the Second World War, providing valuable context for any planning applications in this region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £541,072 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Waverley
- Parliamentary constituency: Godalming and Ash
- LSOA: Waverley 007B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Binscombe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Binscombe.
- 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 Binscombe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
27 planning applications found near Binscombe.
- - Land Centred Coordinates 496830 146100 South East, Binscombe, Surrey
Amendment to wa/2023/01714 change of wording of condition 24 from reference to leap to lap.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-07-10
View full details - - 30, Woodmancourt, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2BT
Application for works to and removal of trees subject of tree preservation order 07/07
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 16 High Banks, The Brambles, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2QY
Application for removal of trees subject of tree preservation order 41/07
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 16 High Banks, The Brambles, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2QY
Application for works to tree subject of tree preservation 02/04
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 4, Woodmancourt, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2BT
Erection of a single storey side extension and front entrance porch including alterations following demolition of existing conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 7 The Timbers, Woodmancourt, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2BT
Application for works to tree subject of tree preservation order 07/07
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - March House, Mark Way, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2BE
Application for works to tree subject of tree preservation order 19/09
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 6, Meadow Close, Farncombe, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 3PS
Installation of porthole window.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 128, Binscombe, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 3QL
Application under section 19 of the planning (listed buildings and conservation areas) act 1990 to vary condition 1 of wa/2024/00728 approved plans.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 128, Binscombe, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 3QL
Application under section 73 application to amend wa/2024/00727 condition 1 to replace approved plans with enlarged proposal.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 21, Woodmancourt, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2BT
Application under section 73 to vary conditions 5 & 6 (pre-commencement conditions) and conditions 7 & 8 (development above ground floor slab level) of wa/2025/00062 to allow works to commence on alte
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 2, Mark Way, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2BE
Application for works to tree subject of tree preservation order 08/05
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - 7 The Timbers, Woodmancourt, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2BT
Application for works to trees subject of tree preservation order 07/07
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 24 Greenheys, Mark Way, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2BE
Application for works to trees subject of tree preservation order 07/07
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - Charterhouse, Hurtmore Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2DF
Listed building consent for replacement windows and rainwater goods on buildings identified by location plan submitted.
Status: Undecided | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - 8, Twycross Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2HH
Erection of a close boarded timber fence following removal of existing boundary wall.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - 6, Hillside Way, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2HN
Application for works to and removal of trees subject of tree preservation order 41/99
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - 104 Stepping Stones, Binscombe, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 3QJ
Application under section 73 to vary condition 1 (approved plans) of wa/2025/00033 to allow alterations to layout and design.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - 8, Mark Way, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2BE
Application for works to tree subject of tree preservation order 07/07
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - 1 Arcady, Mcalmont Ridge, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2AR
Application for works to tree subject of tree preservation order wa125
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Waverley | Date: 2024-09-05
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A brief summary of Binscombe in Surrey
Binscombe is a settlement within the civil parish of Godalming, located in south-west Surrey, approximately 30 miles from central London. Situated in the Borough of Waverley, the area encompasses 3.74 square miles and includes notable features such as the confluence of the Rivers Wey and Ock. The local geology is characterized by the Lower Greensand Group, with historical quarrying of Bargate stone occurring until the Second World War, providing valuable context for any planning applications in this region.
Property prices in Binscombe show an average sale price of £541,072, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Binscombe a particularly low-crime area.
Binscombe has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Compton, Binscombe, Godalming, Godalming Centre, River Wey and Godalming Navigations. 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 Binscombe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Charterhouse to Eashing SSSI; 20 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, Binscombe 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 Binscombe
In the last 24 months, 64 planning applications were submitted near Binscombe. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Binscombe.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Binscombe were tree works (26), full planning applications (19), outline applications (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 59 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.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 35 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 25 applications
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