Blindley Heath, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Blindley Heath, Surrey.
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Planning applications in Blindley Heath are administered by Elmbridge Borough Council. View the full Elmbridge Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Blindley Heath
Blindley Heath is a village and civil parish located in the Tandridge District of Surrey, England, approximately 6 miles east of Reigate and 3 miles west of Oxted. Nestled near the North Downs, it offers access to scenic walking routes, including the North Downs Way and the Greensand Way, making it an appealing area for both residents and potential developers considering planning applications.
District: Godstone
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £533,425 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tandridge
- Parliamentary constituency: East Surrey
- LSOA: Tandridge 010C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Blindley Heath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Blindley Heath.
- 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 Blindley Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Blindley Heath.
- - Ardenrun Lodge, Tandridge Lane, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6LL
Erection of a two storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - Heath Lodge, Tandridge Lane, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6LL
Erection of first floor rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Broadcast Engineering Centre, Eastbourne Road, Blindley Heath, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6JP
Erection of single storey side extension for general industrial use (Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed)).
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 2 The Granary,Eastbourne Road,Blindley Heath,Lingfield,Rh7 6jl, Blindley Heath, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6JL
Erection of single storey side extension to provide an orangery.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - Oldencraig, Tandridge Lane, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6LL
Details pursuant to the discharge of condition 16 (Electric Vehicle Charge points) of planning permission ref: 2021/75 dated 5 July 2021. Variation of Condition 2 (plans) of planning permission ref: 2
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2023-08-11
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A brief summary of Blindley Heath in Surrey
Blindley Heath is a village and civil parish located in the Tandridge District of Surrey, England, approximately 6 miles east of Reigate and 3 miles west of Oxted. Nestled near the North Downs, it offers access to scenic walking routes, including the North Downs Way and the Greensand Way, making it an appealing area for both residents and potential developers considering planning applications. It sits within the Godstone district.
Property prices in Blindley Heath show an average sale price of £533,425, 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 Blindley Heath a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Blindley Heath includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Blindley Heath SSSI; 13 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Blindley Heath 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 Blindley Heath
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Blindley Heath. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 172 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Blindley Heath may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 172 days, decisions near Blindley Heath take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 6-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Blindley Heath were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.