Bushy Hill, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bushy Hill, Surrey.
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About Bushy Hill
South Woodham Ferrers is a town and civil parish located in the City of Chelmsford district of Essex, England, approximately 35 miles east of London and 8 miles southeast of Chelmsford. As of the 2021 census, the parish has a population of 16,026, making it a vibrant community with potential planning opportunities.
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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: Guildford
- Parliamentary constituency: Godalming and Ash
- LSOA: Guildford 017D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bushy Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bushy Hill.
- 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 Bushy Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Bushy Hill.
- - 11 Aspen Close, Guildford, GU4 7BG
Prior notification for a single storey 6.00 metre rear extension, 3.70 metres in height with an eaves height of 3.00 metres.
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 9 Baldwin Crescent, Guildford, GU4 7XW
Roof enlargement with rear dormer window and three no. rooflights to front.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 9 Baldwin Crescent, Guildford, GU4 7XW
Application under Section 73 of the town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to remove condition iii (Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 3 and Class 1 of Schedule 1 to the Town and Count
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Land adjacent to 9 and 13 Woodger Close, Guildford, GU4 7XR
Discharge of condition 2 (Nature Conservation) and 3 (Water Efficiency Report) of planning application 23/P/00684. Approved 30/5/2025.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 12 Lapwing Grove, Guildford, GU4 7DZ
Conversion of loft space into habitable accommodation including insertion of rooflights; Installation of a first floor side window; Installation of a ground floor rear bay window following demolition
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 6 Tansy Close, Guildford, GU4 7XN
Partial conversion of existing garage to provide habitable accommodation together with the extension of existing driveway.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 198 Bushy Hill Drive, Guildford, GU1 2UX
Erection of a side extension with rooflight together with new front porch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 144 Bushy Hill Drive, Guildford, GU1 2UQ
Proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 14 Finches Rise, Guildford, GU1 2UN
This application seeks approval for a double-storey side extension and internal alterations at 14 Finches Rise, Guildford, GU1 2UN. The proposal is a proportionate improvement to the dwelling, providi
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 17 Miller Road, Guildford, GU4 7DG
Erection of single storey side and rear extension with roof windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 18 Tansy Close, Guildford, GU4 7XN
Part-two storey part-single storey rear extension, following demolition of existing conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - Land at Merrow Depot, Merrow Lane, Guildford, GU4 7BQ
Consultation from Surrey County Council for non-material amendment to planning permission ref: GU22/CON/00018 dated 19 Jul 2023 to amend plans under condition 1 to increase the height of the entrance
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Guildford | Date: 2024-07-15
View full details - - 7 Merrow Place, Guildford, GU4 7DL
Conversion of garage to habitable space and alterations to fenestration, following demolition of the rear conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2024-01-10
View full details - - 63 New Inn Lane, Burpham, Guildford, GU4 7HT
Remove Field Maple (T1), coppice Hazel (G1) up to 1m from boundary, remove multi-stemmed Ash (T2), coppice mixed Hazel and Holly (G2) up to 1m from boundary, remove Field Maple (T3), coppice mixed Haz
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2023-11-15
View full details - - 15 Miller Road, Guildford, GU4 7DG
Proposed garage conversion to habitable accommodation with changes to fenestration and single storey side/rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2023-06-21
View full details - - Surrey County Council Merrow Depot, Merrow Lane, Guildford, GU4 7BQ
Certificate of lawfulness to establish whether the proposed erection of a Papilio Mini Solar Car Park and EV Charging Hub at Merrow Depot which will provide 12 spaces for electric vehicle charging is
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Guildford | Date: 2023-05-19
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A brief summary of Bushy Hill in Surrey
South Woodham Ferrers is a town and civil parish located in the City of Chelmsford district of Essex, England, approximately 35 miles east of London and 8 miles southeast of Chelmsford. As of the 2021 census, the parish has a population of 16,026, making it a vibrant community with potential planning opportunities.
Property prices in Bushy Hill 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 Bushy Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Bushy Hill has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Sutton Park and Sutton Green, 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 Bushy Hill includes 12 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.
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Planning Activity in Bushy Hill
In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Bushy Hill. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Bushy Hill.
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 Bushy Hill were full planning applications (27), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 68% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 34 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 19 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 19 applications
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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.