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Planning in Charlwood

Approved
80%
36 of 43 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Charlwood in the last 24 months, from Mole Valley District Council's planning register.

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About Charlwood

Charlwood is a charming village and civil parish located in the Mole Valley district of Surrey, England, just northwest of London Gatwick Airport. It lies close to Horley and north of Crawley, with the historic county boundary between Surrey and Sussex running south of the airport. Following boundary reforms in 1974, the current county line between Surrey and West Sussex is marked by the Sussex Border Path, which runs along the northern edge of the airport and the southern boundary of Charlwood. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,395 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mole Valley district.

Charlwood covers an area of approximately 14.6 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

The area around Charlwood has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Charlwood 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Charlwood, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 51 planning applications were submitted near Charlwood. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (4), outline applications (4), tree works (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Charlwood?
In the last 24 months, 51 planning applications were submitted near Charlwood. The approval rate is 80%.
How long do planning decisions take near Charlwood?
The average planning decision time near Charlwood is 75 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 Charlwood?
The planning approval rate near Charlwood is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Charlwood?
The most common type of planning application near Charlwood is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Charlwood?
You can search and track planning applications near Charlwood on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.