Claygate, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Claygate, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
About Claygate
Claygate is an affluent suburban village located in Surrey, England, approximately 14 miles southwest of central London. As the sole civil parish within the borough of Elmbridge, it is bordered by Esher and Hinchley Wood to the west and north, respectively, while surrounded by green belt land to the south and east. Its positioning within the Greater London Built-up Area makes it a notable location for planning applications in a desirable residential setting.
Population: 7,263 (2021) · Area: 4.7 km²
District: Elmbridge
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £895,181 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Elmbridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Esher and Walton
- LSOA: Elmbridge 013C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Claygate.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Claygate.
- 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 Claygate based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Claygate.
- - 11 Common Road Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0HG
Construction of a single-storey side/rear extension following demolition of the existing attached garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - 68 Common Road Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0HW
Rear L-shaped dormer window incorporating front rooflights; removal of rear chimneys and changes to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2025-05-12
View full details - - Acorns Ruxley Crescent Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0TZ
Detached two-storey house with attached garage following demolition of existing house and garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 8 Kilnside Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0HS
Relocation of the existing side boundary wall.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 21 Tower Gardens Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0HB
Two-storey side/front extension, pitched roof over front porch and rooflights.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2025-01-07
View full details - - 9 Trystings Close Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0TF
Single-storey front garage extension and retrospective application for front porch, front boundary wall and piers, rear patio, front driveway resurfacing, partial conversion of garage, side boundary f
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - Brantwood Mountview Road Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0UD
Confirmation of Compliance with Condition: 8 (Site supervision (additional arboricultural information)) of planning permission 2021/4261.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2023-11-22
View full details - - 16 Stevens Lane Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0TE
Tree Preservation Order EL:02/14 - Crown lift 1 x Oak (T1).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2023-06-21
View full details - - 7 Fishersdene Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0HT
Part single/part first-floor storey front extension, flat roof over front projection and alterations to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2023-05-16
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A brief summary of Claygate in Surrey
Claygate is an affluent suburban village located in Surrey, England, approximately 14 miles southwest of central London. As the sole civil parish within the borough of Elmbridge, it is bordered by Esher and Hinchley Wood to the west and north, respectively, while surrounded by green belt land to the south and east. Its positioning within the Greater London Built-up Area makes it a notable location for planning applications in a desirable residential setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 7,263 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Elmbridge district.
Claygate covers an area of approximately 4.7 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 Claygate show an average sale price of £895,181, 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 Claygate a particularly low-crime area.
Claygate has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Claygate Village, Claygate Foley Estate. 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 Claygate includes 13 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Claygate 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 Claygate
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Claygate. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 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 Claygate.
The average decision period of 76 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 Claygate were full planning applications (8), outline applications (6), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 15 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.