Chiddingfold, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chiddingfold, Surrey.
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About Chiddingfold
Chiddingfold is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Weald of Surrey's Waverley district, situated along the A283 road between Milford and Petworth. The parish encompasses several charming hamlets, including Ansteadbrook, High Street Green, and Combe Common, making it a quaint area for potential planning applications.
Population: 2,942 (2021) · Area: 28.2 km²
District: Waverley
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £538,870 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Waverley
- Parliamentary constituency: Godalming and Ash
- LSOA: Waverley 012E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chiddingfold.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chiddingfold.
- 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 Chiddingfold based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
26 planning applications found near Chiddingfold.
- - Pickeridge House, Ballsdown, Chiddingfold, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4XJ
Erection of extension and alterations to existing outbuilding together with replacement flat roof with new pitched roof to existing outbuilding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Pickeridge House, Ballsdown, Chiddingfold, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4XJ
Certificate of lawfulness under section 192 for the erection of 2 x single storey extensions and 1 x entrance porch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Sydenhurst, Mill Lane, Chiddingfold, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4SJ
Certificate of lawfulness under section 192 for erection of a new fence not exceeding 2m in height.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Beckhams, Coxcombe Lane, Chiddingfold, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4QA
Erection of a pergola and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Lantern House, Ridgley Road, Chiddingfold, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4QN
Amendment to wa/2025/02140 for alterations to layout and fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-01
View full details - - Mortimore Villas 1, Woodside Road, Chiddingfold, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4RP
Erection of two storey extension and alterations to elevations ;erection of dormer extension including installation of rooflights following removal of chimney stack.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Woodmans Retreat, Ballsdown, Chiddingfold, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4XJ
Certificate of lawfulness under section 192 for the erection of an outbuilding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Little Down, Ballsdown, Chiddingfold, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4XJ
Erection of a two storey detached outbuilding with external staircase for use as a garage with ancillary space above.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Woodmans Retreat, Ballsdown, Chiddingfold, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4XJ
Erection of single storey extensions and alterations to elevations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Holcot, Woodside Road, Chiddingfold, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4RU
Erection of single storey extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Broom House, Ballsdown, Chiddingfold, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4XJ
Erection of single storey extensions and alterations to elevations (as amended by email dated 24/03/2026).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 7 Little Walney, Woodside Close, Chiddingfold, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4RH
Erection of extensions and alterations including porch and attached garage following demolition of existing detached garage and conservatory.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Little Down, Ballsdown, Chiddingfold, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4XJ
Hip to gable and extensions with installation of dormers and windows to gable ends; installation of windows at ground floor and conversion of former garage to habitable floorspace (as amended by plans
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Sydenhurst, Mill Lane, Chiddingfold, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4SJ
Erection of a security guard building and associated cess pool tank.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - Dalhousie, Ridgley Road, Chiddingfold, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4QW
Approval of reserved matters (appearance landscape and scale) following outline permission granted under reference wa/2022/01408 (and revised under wa/2025/01330) for the erection of 3 dwellings with
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - Combe Mead, Ridgley Road, Chiddingfold, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4QW
Erection of extensions and alterations including attached garage porch and chimney following removal of existing chimney stacks and demolition of existing extensions garage workshop and porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-06-20
View full details - - Sydenhurst, Mill Lane, Chiddingfold, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4SJ
Erection of an outbuilding (retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2024-12-02
View full details - - Green Acre, Ballsdown, Chiddingfold, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4XJ
Certificate of lawfulness under section 192 for erection of a detached garage outbuilding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Waverley | Date: 2024-11-15
View full details - - 2, Ash Combe, Chiddingfold, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4RY
Wa/2022/01775 - amendment of new window to front elevation for new wc with small changes to porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Waverley | Date: 2024-04-17
View full details - - The Oaks 1, Coxcombe Lane, Chiddingfold, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4PY
Erection of a single storey extension together with extension and alterations to roof to provide habitable accommodation in roof space (as amplified by plan received 02/04/2024 and amended by plan rec
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2024-01-31
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A brief summary of Chiddingfold in Surrey
Chiddingfold is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Weald of Surrey's Waverley district, situated along the A283 road between Milford and Petworth. The parish encompasses several charming hamlets, including Ansteadbrook, High Street Green, and Combe Common, making it a quaint area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,942 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Waverley district.
Chiddingfold covers an area of approximately 28.2 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 Chiddingfold show an average sale price of £538,870, 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 Chiddingfold a particularly low-crime area.
Chiddingfold has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Northbridge, Chiddingfold, Chiddingfold. 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 Chiddingfold includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Netherside Stream Outcrops 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, Chiddingfold 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 Chiddingfold
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Chiddingfold. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Chiddingfold may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Chiddingfold slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Chiddingfold were full planning applications (22), outline applications (5), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 30 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.