Bowlhead Green, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bowlhead Green, Surrey.
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Planning applications in Bowlhead Green are administered by Waverley Borough Council. View the full Waverley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bowlhead Green
Bowlhead Green is a hamlet within the village and civil parish of Thursley, located in southwest Surrey, just west of the A3 motorway between Milford and Hindhead. The area is characterized by its proximity to the scenic Greensand Ridge, which features notable landmarks such as Punch Bowl Farm and the Devil's Punch Bowl. For those researching planning applications, Bowlhead Green's unique landscape and rural setting offer potential for development within a picturesque environment.
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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 012D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bowlhead Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bowlhead 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 Bowlhead Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Bowlhead Green.
- - Barnfield House, Lower House Road, Bowlhead Green, Godalming, GU8 6FJ
Change of use of land from residential to agriculture and construction of a storage barn associated with wider agricultural land.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-09-02
View full details - - Storage Building, Lower House Road, Bowlhead Green, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 6NW
Application under section 73 to vary conditions 1 (approved plans) and 2 (materials) of wa/2023/01152 to allow alterations to elevations and internal layout; alterations to roof materials.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Waverley | Date: 2024-05-01
View full details - - Heath Hall Farm, Lower House Road, Bowlhead Green, Godalming, GU8 6NW
Erection of extensions and alterations including construction of a basement and raising roof ridge height on west elevation.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2024-03-20
View full details - - Heath Hall The Barn, Lower House Road, Bowlhead Green, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 6NW
Certificate of lawfulness under section 192 for alterations to elevation and installation of chimney flue following removal of existing flue.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Waverley | Date: 2024-01-25
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A brief summary of Bowlhead Green in Surrey
Bowlhead Green is a hamlet within the village and civil parish of Thursley, located in southwest Surrey, just west of the A3 motorway between Milford and Hindhead. The area is characterized by its proximity to the scenic Greensand Ridge, which features notable landmarks such as Punch Bowl Farm and the Devil's Punch Bowl. For those researching planning applications, Bowlhead Green's unique landscape and rural setting offer potential for development within a picturesque environment.
Property prices in Bowlhead Green 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 Bowlhead Green a particularly low-crime area.
Bowlhead Green has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bowlhead Green, Thursley, Thursley. 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 Bowlhead Green includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Thursley, Hankley & Frensham Commons SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Surrey Hills; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Thursley, Ash, Pirbright & Chobham; 3 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Thursley, Hankley & Frensham Commons. 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, Bowlhead 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 Bowlhead Green
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Bowlhead Green. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Bowlhead Green.
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 Bowlhead Green were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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