Birtley Green, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Birtley Green, Surrey.
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About Birtley Green
Bramley is a picturesque village and civil parish located approximately three miles south of Guildford, within the Borough of Waverley, Surrey. Nestled largely within the Surrey Hills National Landscape, it offers a unique blend of natural beauty and community charm, making it a notable area for planning applications and development considerations.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £514,446 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Waverley
- Parliamentary constituency: Godalming and Ash
- LSOA: Waverley 008C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Birtley Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Birtley Green.
- 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 Birtley Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Birtley Green.
- - Hurst Hill Farm, Chestnut Way, Bramley, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0JF
Certificate of lawfulness under section 191 continued siting and occupation of caravan as independent residential accommodation (use class c3) for a period in excess of 10 years.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Waverley | Date: 2023-06-21
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A brief summary of Birtley Green in Surrey
Bramley is a picturesque village and civil parish located approximately three miles south of Guildford, within the Borough of Waverley, Surrey. Nestled largely within the Surrey Hills National Landscape, it offers a unique blend of natural beauty and community charm, making it a notable area for planning applications and development considerations.
Property prices in Birtley Green show an average sale price of £514,446, 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 Birtley Green a particularly low-crime area.
Birtley Green has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bramley, Wonersh, Birtley Green, Bramley. 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 Birtley Green includes 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, Birtley Green 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 Birtley Green
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Birtley Green. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Birtley Green.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Birtley Green were tree works (4), full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2). 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, 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.