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 44%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 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.

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Charlwood, Surrey Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Charlwood, Surrey.

Surrey · England · settlement

Planning applications in Charlwood are administered by Mole Valley District Council. View the full Mole Valley District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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.

Population: 2,395 (2021) · Area: 14.6 km²

District: Mole Valley

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Area Information

Admin district: Reigate and Banstead
Parliamentary constituency: Dorking and Horley
LSOA: Reigate and Banstead 018B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Charlwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

22 planning applications found near Charlwood.

MO/2026/00743 - MEADOW EDGE, ROSEMARY LANE, CHARLWOOD
Erection of two storey rear extension with changes to fenestration and installation of new first floor side window.
Status: Undecided | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-06-03
MO/2026/00425 - MILL VIEW, 38 THE STREET, CHARLWOOD
Change the use of the property from Residential Care (Use Class C2) to three self-contained independent living units (Use Class C3) with ancillary staff facilities.
Status: Undecided | Type: Detailed | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-25
MO/2026/00381 - WYVERSTONE, RECTORY LANE, CHARLWOOD
Discharge of Condition 3 of planning permission MO/2025/02021 for demolition of rear conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension with internal alterations and the erection of a Gazebo. R
Status: Undecided | Type: Approval of Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-09
129767 - MILL VIEW 38 THE STREET CHARLWOOD RH6 0DF
Change the use of the property from Residential Care (Use Class C2) to three self-contained independent living units (Use Class C3) with ancillary staff facilities.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-02
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MO/2025/02556 - BRISTOW COTTAGE, RECTORY LANE, CHARLWOOD
NFA - 1 No. Oak tree (T2) - The works are to dig a trench to install a root barrier; the works will sever roots of the Oak tree.
Status: Decided | Type: Tree Felling Consent | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-11-05
MO/2025/02638 - NEO FISH RESTAURANT & CAFE, 60 THE STREET
Installation of a new extractor system, alterations to the shopfront to provide disabled access, provision of an enlarged outdoor seating area with associated landscaping, and provision of a cycle par
Status: Refused | Type: Detailed | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-11-04
MO/2025/02572 - BRISTOW COTTAGE, RECTORY LANE, CHARLWOOD
T2- The works are to dig a trench to install a root barrier; the works will sever roots of the oak tree. The reason for the works is due to subsidence building movement.
Status: Approved | Type: Tree Felling Consent | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-10-24
MO/2025/02519 - 1 OLD ROSEMARY COTTAGES, ROSEMARY LANE, CHARLWOOD
Internal alterations to install bathroom (application for Listed Building Consent)
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-10-09
MO/2025/02059 - ELM COTTAGE, 72 THE STREET, CHARLWOOD
From ground level 4 metre crown lift all round. Partial reduction of 2 metres from nearby buildings. Remove all deadwood and ivy. 5 metre lift over carriageway to include the lowest primary branches.
Status: Approved | Type: Conservation Area Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-08-13
MO/2025/02065 - SPOTTLES FARM, NORWOOD HILL ROAD, CHARLWOOD
Reduction in height of various hedgerow trees which grow on the boundary line of Spottles Farm and Pudding Lane from the entrance of property, moving along Pudding Lane away from Norwood Hill Road, T2
Status: Approved | Type: Conservation Area Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-07-25
MO/2025/02021 - Wyverstone, Rectory Lane, Charlwood
Demolition of rear conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension with internal alterations and the erection of a Gazebo. Replacement of decking with new patio area.
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-07-16
MO/2025/1073 - Spottles Farm, Norwood Hill Road, Charlwood
Erection of timber framed car port on site of former farm outbuilding, with increase to hard standing, following removal of remains of outbuilding (Listed Building Consent).
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-06-23
MO/2025/1077 - Spottles Farm, Norwood Hill Road, Charlwood
Erection of timber framed car port on site of former farm outbuilding, with an increase in hard standing, following removal of remains of outbuilding.
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-06-19
MO/2025/0931 - Elm Cottage, 72 The Street, Charlwood
Self sown sycamore tree adjacent to front (south) boundary of property. Reduce tree canopy by 2 metres and crown thin by 20%. Remove all dead wood from the canopy.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conservation Area Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-06-05
MO/2025/0908 - The Old Well, Rectory Lane, Charlwood
T1 Ash tree measuring 17 metres across and 19 metres in height to be reduced by 3 metres all round (sides and top).
Status: Approved | Type: Conservation Area Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-05-23
MO/2025/0910 - The Manor House, Norwood Hill Road, Charlwood
T1- 1 No. Pine tree to be lifted to 4-5 Metres, T2- 1 No. London Plane to be lifted to 4-5 Metres. T3- 1 No. Chestnut tree to be lifted to 4-5 Metres and T4- 1 No. Sycamore tree to be lifted to 4-5
Status: Approved | Type: Conservation Area Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-05-23
MO/2025/0868 - Wyverstone, Rectory Lane, Charlwood
Installation of automated wooden gates.
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-05-19
MO/2025/0709 - The Old Well, Rectory Lane, Charlwood
Garage conversion to habitable accommodation and erection of a single storey rear extension connecting to garage conversion to reconfigure the ground floor layout, following demolition of conservatory
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-04-21
- Charlwood County First School, Swan Lane, Charlwood, Horley, Surrey, RH6 0DA
Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed development in respect of the erection of a log cabin for use as an after school club.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2024-12-09
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- 73, The Half Moon Public House, The Street, Charlwood, Horley, Surrey, RH6 0DS
Certificate of Lawfulness for an existing development in respect of a building having been in situ for more than 4 years.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2024-11-13
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A brief summary of Charlwood in Surrey

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.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Charlwood a particularly low-crime area.

Charlwood has one conservation area within its boundaries: Charlwood. 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Charlwood includes 8 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Charlwood

In the last 24 months, 56 planning applications were submitted near Charlwood. Of these, 44% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 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 Charlwood.

The average decision period of 75 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Charlwood were full planning applications (4), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 7% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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