East Horsley, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near East Horsley, Surrey.
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Planning applications in East Horsley are administered by Guildford Borough Council. View the full Guildford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About East Horsley
East Horsley is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Surrey, England, approximately 21 miles southwest of London, along the A246 between Leatherhead and Guildford. Well-connected by the New Guildford line, it features both Horsley and Effingham Junction railway stations, providing easy access to London Waterloo. The area is characterized by its rich woodlands and the chalky lower slopes of the North Downs to the south, making it an attractive location for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 4,270 (2021) · Area: 7.4 km²
District: Guildford
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £606,659 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Guildford
- Parliamentary constituency: Guildford
- LSOA: Guildford 003E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near East Horsley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East Horsley.
- 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 East Horsley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
34 planning applications found near East Horsley.
- - Land to the rear of, Bishopsmead Parade, East Horsley, KT24
Discharge of condition 4 (biodiversity enhancement scheme), 5 (waste minimisation statement), 6 (external materials), 7 (covered storage of bikes and charging), 8 (electric vehicle charging point), 9
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - 26/D/00108 - Land to the rear of, Bishopsmead Parade, East Horsley, KT24
Discharge of condition 4 (biodiversity enhancement scheme), 5 (waste minimisation statement), 6 (...
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-07-02 - - Stemming, Oakwood Drive, East Horsley, Leatherhead, KT24 6QF
Discharge of Conditions 3 (SWMP), 4 (Arboricultural), 7 (Materials) and 14 (CEMP) of planning permission 26/P/00121 approved 29/5/2026
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - 26/D/00084 - Maple Tree, Woodland Drive, East Horsley, Guildford, KT24 5AN
Discharge of condition 3 (site waste management plan) of planning permission 25/P/01734 apporved ...
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-05-29 - - Maple Tree, Woodland Drive, East Horsley, Guildford, KT24 5AN
Site Waste Management Plan 2 Identical plans agreed and signed by each tendering contractor. Once a contractor is selected, only one associated SWMP will be relevant to the project and the other can b
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - The Ridings, Lynx Hill, East Horsley, Leatherhead, KT24 5AX
Discharge of condition 9 (ecological enhancement) and 10 (external materials) of planning permission 25/P/00875, approved on 20/08/2025.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - High Brambles, Park Corner Drive, East Horsley, Leatherhead, KT24 6SE
Alterations to existing outbuilding, including replacement pitched roof, external alterations, and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 7 Holmwood Close, East Horsley, Leatherhead, KT24 6SS
First floor side extension, garage conversion with new front porch and increased roof height as well as erection of outbuilding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - Ridingswood, Woodland Drive, East Horsley, Leatherhead, KT24 5AN
Proposed first floor side extension, creation of a rear roof terrace, alterations to the existing garage to reduce its width, formation of a side access walkway to the rear garden, and the addition of
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Pippins, Park Corner Drive, East Horsley, Leatherhead, KT24 6SE
Variation of condition 2 (drawing numbers) of planning permission 25/P/00460 approved 13/06/2025 for the erection of self build, 2 storey 4 bedroom dwelling, garden shed and associated landscaping wor
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Coombe Willow, Farm Lane, East Horsley, Leatherhead, KT24 5AB
The construction of a single storey contemporary garden building to rear garden with an external air conditioning unit (description amended 07.04.26)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Red Bank, Oakwood Close, East Horsley, Leatherhead, KT24 6QG
Erection of ground floor side extension and outbuilding with changes to fenestration following demolition of existing garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - The Ridings, Lynx Hill, East Horsley, Leatherhead, KT24 5AX
Discharge of condition 7. Surface water drainage. Application 25/P/00875. Approved 20/08/2025.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - The Ridings, Lynx Hill, East Horsley, Leatherhead, KT24 5AX
Discharge of condition 7 (drainage system) of planning application 25/P/00875. Approved 20/08/2025.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - The Ridings, Lynx Hill, East Horsley, Leatherhead, KT24 5AX
Discharge of condition 3 (construction management plan), 4 (Arboricultural Method Statement), 5 (waste minimisation statement) and 8 (SAP calculations) of planning permission 25/P/00875 approved 20/08
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Camelot, Pennymead Drive, East Horsley, Leatherhead, KT24 5AH
Erection of two storey side extension with conversion of garage to habitable accomodation, new covered front and side porches, new chimney stack and changes to fenestration following removal of existi
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Four Oaks, Woodland Drive, East Horsley, Leatherhead, KT24 5AN
Discharge of condition 6 (external materials) of planning permission 25/P/00240 approved 11/07/2025.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Stemming, Oakwood Drive, East Horsley, Leatherhead, KT24 6QF
Erection of a self-build detached, two storey dwelling with basement, solar panels to roof, parking and associated landscaping following demolition of existing bungalow
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Westwind, Lynx Hill, East Horsley, Leatherhead, KT24 5AX
Erection of a covered parking space, hobby room / store, together with rear covered patio section and alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Kenwood, Ockham Road South, East Horsley, Leatherhead, KT24 6SG
Use of existing garden outbuilding for part time use for short-term holiday letting accommodation (amended plan submitted 14/04/26 showing removal of stairs and sealing up of mezzanine level).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-01-26
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A brief summary of East Horsley in Surrey
East Horsley is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Surrey, England, approximately 21 miles southwest of London, along the A246 between Leatherhead and Guildford. Well-connected by the New Guildford line, it features both Horsley and Effingham Junction railway stations, providing easy access to London Waterloo. The area is characterized by its rich woodlands and the chalky lower slopes of the North Downs to the south, making it an attractive location for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,270 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Guildford district.
East Horsley covers an area of approximately 7.4 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 East Horsley show an average sale price of £606,659, 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 East Horsley a particularly low-crime area.
East Horsley has one conservation area within its boundaries: East Horsley. 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 East Horsley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sheepleas SSSI; 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, East Horsley 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 East Horsley
In the last 24 months, 71 planning applications were submitted near East Horsley. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 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 East Horsley.
The average decision period of 77 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 East Horsley were full planning applications (33), discharge of conditions (17), amendments (4). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 10 medium-scale applications, 45 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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