Dunsfold, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dunsfold, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
About Dunsfold
Dunsfold is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Waverley borough of Surrey, England, approximately 8.7 miles south of Guildford. Nestled in the Weald, it features the scenic Wey and Arun Canal and encompasses nearly half of the Dunsfold Aerodrome, which it shares with the nearby village of Alfold. This idyllic setting presents unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area.
Population: 1,122 (2021) · Area: 16.1 km²
District: Waverley
Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Dunsfold.
Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £538,870 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Waverley
- Parliamentary constituency: Godalming and Ash
- LSOA: Waverley 012D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dunsfold.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dunsfold.
- 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 Dunsfold based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Dunsfold.
- - Gorse View, The Common, Dunsfold, Godalming, GU8 4LE
Erection of a detached outbuilding to provide a gym/office.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Bridge House, The Common, Dunsfold, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4LA
Erection of a detached two bay open fronted garage together with relocation of existing shed.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Dunsfold Village Store And Post Office, The Common, Dunsfold, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4LE
Erection of a covered pergola to existing retail unit.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Elm Lea, Mill Lane, Dunsfold, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4LD
Erection of a single storey extension following demolition of existing conservatory.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - The Long House, The Common, Dunsfold, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4LE
Erection of extensions and alterations to part of existing stable building to provide one dwelling with associated works (as amended by plans received 08/01/2026)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - The Sun Inn, The Common, Dunsfold, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4LE
Application under section 19 of the planning (listed buildings and conservation areas) act 1990 to vary condition 4 of wa/2019/1366 (materials relating to rainwater goods) and wa/2017/0711.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - Old Croft Cottage, Shoppe Hill, Dunsfold, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4LN
Erection of two storey and single storey rear extension and alterations to elevations including new porch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - Wheelwrights, The Common, Dunsfold, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4LL
Certificate of lawfulness under section 191 to demonstrate lawful implementation of wa/2021/01638.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - Mallows, Mill Lane, Dunsfold, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4LD
Erection of extension and alterations following demolition of conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - Heronsford, Mill Lane, Dunsfold, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4LD
Amendment to wa/2024/00700 to change windows and doors on the west and north elevations as well as replacing the sloping roof lights with a flat roof light.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - Pound Farm, The Common, Dunsfold, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4LA
Erection of extensions and alterations including a new chimney dormer and roof lights following demolition of existing extensions conservatory and greenhouse (as amplified by materials & workmanship r
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2024-03-04
View full details - - 37, Gratton Chase, Dunsfold, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4AL
Alterations to roofspace to provide habitable accommodation including installation of rooflights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2024-01-30
View full details
Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.
A brief summary of Dunsfold in Surrey
Dunsfold is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Waverley borough of Surrey, England, approximately 8.7 miles south of Guildford. Nestled in the Weald, it features the scenic Wey and Arun Canal and encompasses nearly half of the Dunsfold Aerodrome, which it shares with the nearby village of Alfold. This idyllic setting presents unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,122 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Waverley district.
Dunsfold covers an area of approximately 16.1 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 Dunsfold show an average sale price of £538,870, 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 Dunsfold a particularly low-crime area.
Dunsfold has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: St Marys, Dunsfold, Dunsfold. 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 Dunsfold includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Surrey Hills. 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, Dunsfold 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 Dunsfold
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Dunsfold. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Dunsfold may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Dunsfold slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Dunsfold were full planning applications (7), amendments (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 64% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Dunsfold Green planning applications
- Dunsfold Common planning applications
- Peartree Green planning applications
- Loxhill planning applications
- Upper Ifold planning applications
- Hascombe planning applications
- Highstreet Green planning applications
- Laker's Green planning applications
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.