Chaldon, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chaldon, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
Planning applications in Chaldon are administered by Tandridge District Council. View the full Tandridge District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Chaldon
Chaldon is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Tandridge District of Surrey, England. Nestled high on the North Downs, it lies immediately west of Caterham and approximately 15.8 miles (25.4 km) south of Charing Cross, making it a serene yet accessible location for potential planning applications in the area.
Population: 1,824 (2021) · Area: 4.7 km²
District: Tandridge
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £500,565 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tandridge
- Parliamentary constituency: East Surrey
- LSOA: Tandridge 005B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chaldon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chaldon.
- 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 Chaldon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Chaldon.
- - The Rookery, Church Lane, Chaldon, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5AL
Please refer to photos provided: T1) - 1x Sycamore tree located on the eastern boundary of the property beside the main house - Pollard down to a finished height of appx 5m (Gutter height on the build
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - - Rook Farm, Rook Lane, Chaldon, Surrey, CR3 5BN
Details pursuant toCondition 3 (Materials) of planning permission ref: 2025/73 dated 20th June 2025 (Proposed internal and external works to listed building including rear/side extension, remodelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - - Garden Cottage, Church Lane, Chaldon, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5AL
Please refer to photos and report provided: T10) - Common ash. T11) - Irish yew. T13) - Box. T22) - Cypress. T26) - Crab apple. T27) - Himalayan birch. Fell the above trees to ground level and remove
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Rook Farm, Rook Lane, Chaldon, Surrey, CR3 5BN
Details pursuant to the discharge of Condition 4 (External joinery) of planning permission ref: 2025/73 dated 20/06/2025 (Proposed internal and external works to listed building including rear/side ex
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 21 Leazes Avenue, Chaldon, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5AG
PROPOSED DORMER (Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed)).
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Garden Cottage, Church Lane, Chaldon, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5AL
Variation of Condition 2 (Drawings) of planning permission ref: 2025/845 dated 06/02/2026 (Demolition of existing dwelling, garage and outbuilding and erection of a self-build dwelling with alteration
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 31 Leazes Avenue, Chaldon, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5AG
Erection of single storey rear/side extension, erection of front extensions, demolition of existing cross-hipped roof and erection of new crown roof with habitable loft and dormer windows.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of 75 And 77 Rook Lane, Chaldon, Surrey, CR3 5BN
Erection of 8 detached four-bedroom dwellings, provision of parking spaces and associated landscaping. (amended plans and details)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - Rook Farm, Rook Lane, Chaldon, Surrey, CR3 5BN
Replace the existing 1960s fireplace and brick smoke canopy in the lounge with a new wood burning stove. (Listed Building Consent) (Further details submitted for the air brick)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - Chaldon Court, Church Lane, Chaldon, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5AL
Extension of garage and replacement roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - Early Mist, Leazes Avenue, Chaldon, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5AG
Demolition of existing shed. Extension of an ancillary residential outbuilding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - Wesley Cottage, 29 Doctors Lane, Chaldon, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5AF
Installation of fencing and automated sliding gate to extend full width of frontage to Doctors Lane.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2023-07-19
View full details - - Church Of St Peter And St Paul, Church Lane, Chaldon, Surrey, CR3 5AL
A) - Irish yew trees x 2 - Planned reduction in height from 18ft to approximately 4.5ft, and shaping to return trees to their original purpose as decorative to the adjacent grave, and facilitating eas
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2022-12-30
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A brief summary of Chaldon in Surrey
Chaldon is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Tandridge District of Surrey, England. Nestled high on the North Downs, it lies immediately west of Caterham and approximately 15.8 miles (25.4 km) south of Charing Cross, making it a serene yet accessible location for potential planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,824 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Tandridge district.
Chaldon covers an area of approximately 4.7 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 Chaldon show an average sale price of £500,565, 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 Chaldon a particularly low-crime area.
Chaldon has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Caterham Barracks, Chaldon. 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 Chaldon includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Quarry Hangers SSSI, Farthing Downs and Happy Valley SSSI; 20 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, Chaldon 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 Chaldon
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Chaldon. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 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 Chaldon.
The average decision period of 78 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Chaldon were full planning applications (11), tree works (4), discharge of conditions (3). 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, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 7 medium-scale applications, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.
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.
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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.
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