Brook (GU5), Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Brook (GU5), Surrey.
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About Brook (GU5)
Brook is a picturesque hamlet located within the civil parish of Witley and Milford in the Waverley district of south-west Surrey, England. Situated 1.2 miles west of Wormley, it is separated from the nearby Sandhills by a narrow woodland buffer. The hamlet is accessible via the A286 road, connecting Milford and Haslemere, making it a noteworthy area for potential planning applications.
District: Witley
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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 008D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Brook (GU5).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Brook (GU5).
- 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 Brook (GU5) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Brook (GU5).
- - Gerties Cottage, Brook Lane, Albury, Guildford, GU5 9DH
Removal of internal walls, rebuilding of existing rear element and insertion of a rooflight in existing rear element.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Gerties Cottage, Brook Lane, Albury, Guildford, GU5 9DH
Listed Building Consent for the removal of internal walls, rebuilding of existing rear element and insertion of a rooflight in existing rear element.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Meadow Cottage, Brook Hill, Brook, Albury, Guildford, GU5 9DJ
Erection of detached oak framed garage/carport
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Ponds Equestrain, Ponds Farm, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9JL
Construction of a horse canter track.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Land to east of William IV, Little London, Albury, Guildford, GU5 9DG
Creation of a new car park with associated access and landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Woodys Cottage, Brook Lane, Albury, Guildford, GU5 9DH
Erection of new self / custom build dwelling, following demolition of existing dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Woodys Cottage, Brook Lane, Albury, Guilford, GU5 9DH
Erection of 2 storey 3 bedroom self build dwelling following demolition of existing dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - Ponds House, Ponds Farm, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9JL
Re-construction of fire damaged car port and stable block for private use.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2024-05-01
View full details - - Builders Yard, Little London, Albury, Guildford, GU5 9DG
Non-material amendment of planning application 15/P/01611 approved 11/04/16 to amend location and sizing of window and doors
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Guildford | Date: 2023-04-27
View full details - - Kyleakin, Brook Lane, Albury, Guildford, GU5 9DH
Erection of one residential dwelling.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Guildford | Date: 2023-04-01
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A brief summary of Brook (GU5) in Surrey
Brook is a picturesque hamlet located within the civil parish of Witley and Milford in the Waverley district of south-west Surrey, England. Situated 1.2 miles west of Wormley, it is separated from the nearby Sandhills by a narrow woodland buffer. The hamlet is accessible via the A286 road, connecting Milford and Haslemere, making it a noteworthy area for potential planning applications. It sits within the Witley district.
Property prices in Brook (GU5) 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 Brook (GU5) a particularly low-crime area.
Brook (GU5) has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Shere, Albury. 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 Brook (GU5) includes 17 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, Brook (GU5) 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 Brook (GU5)
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Brook (GU5). Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 95 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 Brook (GU5).
With an average of 95 days, decisions near Brook (GU5) take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Brook (GU5) were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (3), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 64% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.