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Planning in Cranleigh

Approved
89%
103 of 115 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Cranleigh in the last 24 months, from Waverley Borough Council's planning register.

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About Cranleigh

Cranleigh is a vibrant village and civil parish located in the Borough of Waverley, Surrey, approximately 8 miles southeast of Guildford. Nestled in the north-west corner of the Weald, it is bordered by the scenic Winterfold Forest on the northern Greensand Ridge. With a population exceeding 11,000 as of 2011, Cranleigh offers a unique blend of rural charm and community spirit, making it a noteworthy area for potential planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 12,702 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Waverley district.

Cranleigh covers an area of approximately 32.8 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 Cranleigh show an average sale price of £587,770, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Cranleigh area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Cranleigh a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Cranleigh has 20 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cranleigh 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.cranleighpc.org/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Cranleigh, 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, 140 planning applications were submitted near Cranleigh. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (53), tree works (32), outline applications (11). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Cranleigh?
In the last 24 months, 140 planning applications were submitted near Cranleigh. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near Cranleigh?
The average planning decision time near Cranleigh is 61 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 Cranleigh?
The planning approval rate near Cranleigh is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Cranleigh?
The most common type of planning application near Cranleigh is full planning applications, with 53 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Cranleigh?
You can search and track planning applications near Cranleigh on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.