How long do planning decisions take near Culmer?

The average planning decision time near Culmer is 65 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 Culmer?

The planning approval rate near Culmer is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Culmer?

The most common type of planning application near Culmer is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Culmer, Surrey Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Culmer, Surrey.

Surrey · England · settlement

Planning applications in Culmer are administered by Waverley Borough Council. View the full Waverley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Waverley
Parliamentary constituency: Godalming and Ash
LSOA: Waverley 015D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Culmer.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Culmer.

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 Culmer based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

14 planning applications found near Culmer.

- Site Of Greenacre Plot 1, Gasden Copse, Witley, Surrey
Erection of extensions and alterations including additional dormer windows following demolition of existing conservatory.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-09
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- Miltons Yard Unit 1, Petworth Road, Witley, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5LH
General permitted development order 2015 schedule 2 part 3 class ma - prior notification application for change of use from commercial business and service (use class e) to 1dwelling with associated p
Status: Undecided | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-02-25
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- Lake Cottage, Petworth Road, Witley, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5PH
Certificate of lawfulness under section 192 for the erection of a single storey extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-06-04
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- Lashams, Petworth Road, Witley, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5PH
Application under section 73 to vary condition 1 (approved plans) of wa/2023/02596 to allow alterations to design.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-05-19
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- Lashams, Petworth Road, Witley, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5PH
Application under section 19 of the planning (listed buildings and conservation areas) act 1990 to vary condition 1 (approved plans) of wa/2023/02597 to allow alterations to design.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-05-19
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- Miltons House Flat 1, Petworth Road, Witley, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5FJ
Erection of a roof extension to serve flats 1 and 2 miltons house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2024-07-31
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- Step Cottage 1, Church Lane, Witley, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5PN
Change of use and alterations to ancillary outbuilding to provide an independent dwelling.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2024-07-05
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- Step Cottage 1, Church Lane, Witley, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5PN
Erection of a single storey extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2024-04-26
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- Step Cottage 1, Church Lane, Witley, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5PN
Listed building consent for erection of a single storey extension.
Status: Permitted | Council: Waverley | Date: 2024-04-26
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- Lashams, Petworth Road, Witley, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5PH
Listed building consent for erection of a single storey extension and alterations following demolition of existing extension.
Status: Permitted | Council: Waverley | Date: 2023-11-22
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- Lashams, Petworth Road, Witley, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5PH
Erection of a single storey extension following demolition of existing extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2023-11-22
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- Lake View, Petworth Road, Witley, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5PL
Construction of vehicular access and associated works to provide 1 parking space in front garden.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2023-09-06
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- Lashams, Petworth Road, Witley, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5PH
Application under section 73 to vary condition 1 (approved plans) and remove condition 7 (relating to first floor windows to south elevation) of wa/2021/01463 to allow an additional rooflight in the n
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Waverley | Date: 2023-03-24
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- Lashams, Petworth Road, Witley, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5PH
Application under section 19 of the planning (listed buildings and conservation areas) act 1990 to vary condition 1 (approved plans) of wa/2021/01464 to allow an additional rooflight in the north elev
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Waverley | Date: 2023-03-24
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A brief summary of Culmer in Surrey

Culmer is a settlement located in Surrey, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Culmer a particularly low-crime area.

Culmer has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Sandhills, Witley, Witley, Wheeler Street, Witley. 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 Culmer includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Thursley, Hankley & Frensham Commons SSSI; 19 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Surrey Hills; 4 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Thursley, Ash, Pirbright & Chobham; 4 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Thursley, Hankley & Frensham Commons. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Culmer

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Culmer. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Culmer.

At 65 days on average, decisions near Culmer slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Culmer were full planning applications (7), outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.

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