Chobham, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chobham, Surrey.
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About Chobham
Chobham is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Borough of Surrey Heath, Surrey. Known for its charming rural landscape and community spirit, Chobham offers a unique blend of residential and commercial opportunities, making it a relevant area for planning applications and development projects.
Population: 4,120 (2021) · Area: 23.1 km²
District: Surrey Heath
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £491,200 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Surrey Heath
- Parliamentary constituency: Surrey Heath
- LSOA: Surrey Heath 006A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chobham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chobham.
- 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 Chobham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Chobham.
- - The Park In Chobham Station Road Chobham Woking Surrey GU24 8AQ
Submission of details to comply with conditions 3 (Materials) and 4 (acoustic assessment) attached to planning permission 23/0944/FFU for Change of use ground floor a former restaurant Class (E) to 3
Status: Undecided | Council: Surrey Heath | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Tesco Station Road Chobham Woking Surrey GU24 8AQ
Team to laterally reduce by 2m branches of Large Oak tree that are encroaching on fire route and structures ensuring branches are no longer touching building or encroaching on fire route up to a hight
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Surrey Heath | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 36C High Street Chobham Woking Surrey GU24 8AA
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Surrey Heath | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Little Trotters Bagshot Road Chobham Woking Surrey GU24 8BZ
Submission of details to comply with condition 2 (cycle store), 4 (surface water drainage) and 6 (flood evacuation plan) attached to planning permission 24/0074/FFU for Change of use of land from agri
Status: Rejected | Council: Surrey Heath | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Land South Of Castle Grove House Castle Grove Road Chobham Woking Surrey
Erection of a detached, two-storey, self-build dwelling with associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Surrey Heath | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 26-28 High Street Chobham Woking Surrey GU24 8AA
Advertisement consent for new hanging sign to be mounted on existing bracket and raised lettering above the door against the pre-existing plinth.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Surrey Heath | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - Chobham Adventure Farm Bagshot Road Chobham Woking Surrey GU24 8DB
Erection of two storey side extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Surrey Heath | Date: 2024-05-15
View full details - - Leonard Daborn Ltd Station Road Chobham Woking Surrey GU24 8AL
Retention of hard standing to the rear and installation of drainage scheme
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Surrey Heath | Date: 2024-05-01
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A brief summary of Chobham in Surrey
Chobham is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Borough of Surrey Heath, Surrey. Known for its charming rural landscape and community spirit, Chobham offers a unique blend of residential and commercial opportunities, making it a relevant area for planning applications and development projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,120 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Surrey Heath district.
Chobham covers an area of approximately 23.1 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 Chobham show an average sale price of £491,200, 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 Chobham a particularly low-crime area.
Chobham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Chobham Village. 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 Chobham includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Horsell Common SSSI, Chobham Common SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Thursley, Ash, Pirbright & Chobham; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Thames Basin Heaths. 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, Chobham 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 Chobham
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Chobham. Of these, 63% were approved, with an average decision time of 94 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 Chobham.
With an average of 94 days, decisions near Chobham take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Chobham were full planning applications (14), outline applications (8), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 30 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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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.