Caterham, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Caterham, Surrey.
Surrey · England · Town
About Caterham
Caterham, located in the Tandridge district of Surrey, is divided into two main areas: Caterham on the Hill and Caterham Valley, with the latter housing the town's primary centre. Nestled in a dry valley and just 21 miles from Guildford and 6 miles south of Croydon, Caterham is conveniently situated near the A22 and the North Downs. Its varied topography, including the elevated Caterham on the Hill, presents unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area.
Population: 21,030 (2011) · Area: 9.4 km²
District: Tandridge
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £543,210 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tandridge
- Parliamentary constituency: East Surrey
- LSOA: Tandridge 002C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Caterham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Caterham.
- 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 Caterham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Caterham.
- - 2 Taunton Avenue, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5EB
Erection of a front extension, include a renovation of the porch at the front of the house. and new garage roof to be installed with the rear section of roof raised to allow full headroom to match liv
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 17 Whyteleafe Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5EG
Demolition of existing garage. Erection of single storey side and rear extension, with rear patio works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - Former Pelham House, 54 Harestone Valley Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6HE
Details pursuant to the discharge of Condition 12 (Biodiversity net gain plan and management plan) of planning permission ref: 2023/1490 dated 08/11/2024 (The demolition of existing flats to construct
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 1 Woodside Close, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6AU
Demolition of existing porch. Erection of new single storey front porch and part single, part two-storey rear extension. Garage conversion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 48 Harestone Valley Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6HD
Conversion of existing single garage to habitable living/playroom and disabled wet room. (Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed))
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-01-24
View full details - - Former, 3 Pelham House, 54 Harestone Valley Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6HE
Details pursuant to Condition 8 (Hard and soft landscaping) of planning permission ref: 2023/1490 dated 08/11/2024 (The demolition of existing flats to construct 2no. one bedroom flats, 2no. two bedro
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 5 Woodside Close, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6AU
T1) - Beech tree - Full reduction on the Beech tree to get it back in to shape, removing between 2-5M in some areas. (Please refer to 2023/185/TPO)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - Development Site West Of Southwood, Waller Lane, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5EA
Demolition of existing buildings, erection of four detached dwellings with associated access. (Amended location plan)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 45 Manor Avenue, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6AP
Replacement of existing window on side elevation with new door by increasing existing width and height of door opening. Removal of disused chimney stack.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 34 High Street, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5UA
1x externally illuminated double sided hanging sign. Refurbishment of existing externally illuminated fascia sign, 1x externally illuminated amenity board, 1 no. internally illuminated Menu holder , 1
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2025-07-02
View full details - - 29 Stanstead Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6AD
Erection of a side dormer (Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2024-10-23
View full details - - 55 Stafford Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6JG
Erection of single storey front extension. External and internal alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2023-09-14
View full details - - 31 Manor Avenue, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6AP
Removal of existing door to balcony and replace with new double glazed window. Construct new pitched roof to replace existing balcony to front elevation.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2023-08-09
View full details - - Chaldon Road Clinic, Chaldon Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5PG
Erection of rear and side single storey extensions.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2023-04-28
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A brief summary of Caterham in Surrey
Caterham, located in the Tandridge district of Surrey, is divided into two main areas: Caterham on the Hill and Caterham Valley, with the latter housing the town's primary centre. Nestled in a dry valley and just 21 miles from Guildford and 6 miles south of Croydon, Caterham is conveniently situated near the A22 and the North Downs. Its varied topography, including the elevated Caterham on the Hill, presents unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area. The Town has a population of approximately 21,030 (2011 estimate). It sits within the Tandridge district.
Caterham covers an area of approximately 9.4 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Caterham show an average sale price of £543,210, 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 Caterham a particularly low-crime area.
Caterham has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Kenley, Caterham Barracks. 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 Caterham includes 18 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, Caterham 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 Caterham
In the last 24 months, 57 planning applications were submitted near Caterham. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 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 Caterham.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Caterham were full planning applications (23), tree works (14), amendments (8). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 51 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 20 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 32 applications
Nearby Towns
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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.