How long do planning decisions take near Charlton?

The average planning decision time near Charlton is 46 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Charlton?

The planning approval rate near Charlton is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Charlton?

The most common type of planning application near Charlton is outline applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Charlton?

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Charlton, Surrey Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Charlton, Surrey.

Surrey · England · settlement

Planning applications in Charlton are administered by Spelthorne Borough Council. View the full Spelthorne Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Charlton

Shepperton is a village located in the Spelthorne district of north Surrey, England, approximately 15 miles southwest of central London. Nestled along the north bank of the River Thames, it lies between Chertsey and Sunbury-on-Thames. With historical references dating back to 959 AD and its inclusion in the Domesday Book, Shepperton presents a rich context for planning applications in the area, reflecting both its heritage and potential for development.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £562,900 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Spelthorne
Parliamentary constituency: Spelthorne
LSOA: Spelthorne 013C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Charlton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Charlton.

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 Charlton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Charlton.

- 16 Waterside Close Shepperton TW17 0SS
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed single storey rear extension and loft conversion including a rear dormer and hip to gable extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Spelthorne | Date: 2026-01-26
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A brief summary of Charlton in Surrey

Property prices in Charlton show an average sale price of £562,900, 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 Charlton a particularly low-crime area.

Charlton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Upper Halliford. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.

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Planning Activity in Charlton

In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Charlton. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 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 Charlton.

The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Charlton were outline applications (8), full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (3).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.

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