Cranleigh, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cranleigh, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
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.
Population: 12,702 (2021) · Area: 32.8 km²
District: Waverley
Website: http://www.cranleighpc.org/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £630,210 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Waverley
- Parliamentary constituency: Godalming and Ash
- LSOA: Waverley 012A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cranleigh.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cranleigh.
- 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 Cranleigh based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
44 planning applications found near Cranleigh.
- - 5, Kings Road, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 7JQ
Erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend 5.10 M beyond the rear wall of the original house for which the height would be 3.00 M and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.83
Status: Undecided | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Culver, Avenue Road, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 7LE
Alterations to elevations and fenestrations together with replacement roof enlargement of existing dormers and rooflights; erection of an attached store/plant room; widening of existing vehicle access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Oak Grove 3 Russet Cottage, Grove Road, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 7JR
Application for works to tree subject of tree preservation order wa223
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 5, Napper Place, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8DG
Application for works to trees subject of tree preservation order 26/99
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 23, Nightingales, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8DE
Application for works to tree subject of tree preservation order 26/99
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 70 Jenkins Barn, Horsham Road, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8DU
Erection of an outbuilding/garden room.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 14, Cromwell Place, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 7LF
Application for works to trees subject of tree preservation order 16/00
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - 4, Wildwood Close, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 7LP
Application for works to tree subject of tree preservation order 14/09
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 4, Redcroft Walk, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8DS
Certificate of lawfulness under section 192 for alterations to attached garage to provide habitable accommodation and store and alterations to ground floor fenestrations on north west and south east e
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - 2, Mead Close, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 7BH
Application for works to tree subject of trees preservation order 17/12
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 31, Mead Road, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 7BQ
Certificate of lawfulness under section 192 for alterations to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 10, Redcroft Walk, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8DS
Certificate of lawfulness under section 192 for the erection of an extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - 15, Broad Walk, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 7LS
Application for works to tree subject of tree preservation order 01/15
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - 18, Waverleigh Road, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8BZ
Application for works to tree subject of tree preservation order wa267
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - 9, Redcroft Walk, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8DS
Application for works to trees subject of tree preservation order wa197
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - 28, Nightingales, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8DE
Application for works to trees subject of tree preservation order 26/99
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - 30, Cranleigh Mead, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 7JS
Erection of a two storey extension and alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - Kimberley, 8 The Mount, Cranleigh, GU6 7LX
Erection of extensions and alterations including porch following demolition of existing conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - 8, Thurlow Walk, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8DQ
Application for works to tree subject of tree preservation order 26/99
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - 31, The Mount, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 7LU
Erection of a single storey rear extension and alterations to elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-09-02
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A brief summary of Cranleigh in Surrey
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 £630,210, 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 Cranleigh a particularly low-crime area.
Cranleigh has one conservation area within its boundaries: Cranleigh. 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 Cranleigh includes 20 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, Cranleigh planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.cranleighpc.org/. 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 Cranleigh
In the last 24 months, 59 planning applications were submitted near Cranleigh. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Cranleigh.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Cranleigh slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Cranleigh were full planning applications (21), tree works (20), outline applications (7). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 53 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 42 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 12 applications
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