Effingham, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Effingham, Surrey.
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About Effingham
Effingham is a picturesque village located in the Borough of Guildford, Surrey, characterized by its blend of modern residences and lush green spaces within the Metropolitan Green Belt. Nestled between the rolling northern plains and the North Downs, the village boasts a historic medieval parish church and is the final resting place of notable individuals such as inventor Barnes Wallis. With the M25 motorway just 4 miles to the north-west, Effingham offers convenient access to surrounding areas, making it a relevant location for planning applications and developments.
Population: 2,722 (2021) · Area: 12.0 km²
District: Guildford
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £640,361 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Guildford
- Parliamentary constituency: Guildford
- LSOA: Guildford 003A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Effingham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Effingham.
- 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 Effingham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
34 planning applications found near Effingham.
- - Charbury, Orestan Lane, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5SN
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed development to establish whether the construction of a 4m deep single storey rear extension would be lawful.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 6 Stovell Place, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5DW
T1 Ash tree - fell (Effingham Conservation Area)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Apple Tree Cottage, Chapel Hill, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5NB
1x Ash and 1x Beech: Crown reduce by 3 meters with branches lifted to 18 feet to reduce encroachment
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 13 The Crossroads, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5PD
3x Silver Birch, 1x Maple and 1x Cherry Tree: to be reduced back to previous pruning points.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Red House Mews, Lutyens Close, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5AD
Large Scots pine located adajcent to car park. Reduce over extended primary scaffold(to south at 7m) by 5m to upright dog-legged scaffold. Reduce secondary scaffold by 1-2m all round to balance shape.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 10 Stovell Place, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5DW
T1, T2, T3, T4, T5. T6, T7 five Sycamores and two Hollies - Fell (Conservation Area)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Effingham Golf Club, Guildford Road, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5PY
Crown lift lower branches of Oak tree to enhance shape of tree (TPO P1/201/150)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Charbury, Orestan Lane, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5SN
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed development to establish whethe the construction of a 4m deep single storey rear extension would be lawful.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - The Cottage, The Street, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LQ
T.- Thuja Plicata - fell and leave the stump, Y - Yew Tree - removal of side branches below 2M (Effingham Conservation Area)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Charbury, Orestan Lane, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5SN
Certificate of lawfulness for existing development to establish whether the erection of a garage built more than 10 years prior is now lawful.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - The Elms, Orestan Lane, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5SL
Prior notification for a single storey 8.00 metre rear extension, 4.00 metres in height with an eaves height of 2.55 metres.
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Browns, Browns Lane, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5NL
1. Tree (species unknown): Fell tree, 2. Tree (species unknown): Crown lifting.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 9 Stovell Place, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5DW
G1- Mixed trees (Oak, Ash, Hazel): Remove branches overhanging rear boundary fence and garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Land at Effingham Lodge Farm, Lower Road, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5JP
Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to vary condition 2 (approved drawings) to replace drawings to remove reference to affordable housing and thereby the requirement
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Burford Cottage, 1 Yew Tree Walk, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5LJ
1 Larch and Group of Conifer: reduce to 8 metres to reduce risk of failure due to restricted root zone (Effingham Conservation Area).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 6 Stovell Place, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5DW
Sycamore (T1) to section fell one sided and unbalanced Sycamore in rear garden. The reason is the tree is too big for the garden and is not a good specimen and would like to plant something more in ke
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - The Elms, Orestan Lane, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5SL
Prior notification for a single storey 6.00 metre rear extension, 4.00 metres in height with an eaves height of 3.00 metres.
Status: Rejected | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Charbury, Orestan Lane, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5SN
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed development to establish whether the erection of a two storey rear extension following demolition of existing chimney stack would be lawful
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - Effingham Golf Club, Guildford Road, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5PY
Erection of 4 dwelling houses and 3 replacement greenkeeper buildings following the demolition of existing sheds.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - Thistledown, Orestan Lane, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5SN
Construction of double oak framed garage
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-10-23
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A brief summary of Effingham in Surrey
Effingham is a picturesque village located in the Borough of Guildford, Surrey, characterized by its blend of modern residences and lush green spaces within the Metropolitan Green Belt. Nestled between the rolling northern plains and the North Downs, the village boasts a historic medieval parish church and is the final resting place of notable individuals such as inventor Barnes Wallis. With the M25 motorway just 4 miles to the north-west, Effingham offers convenient access to surrounding areas, making it a relevant location for planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,722 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Guildford district.
Effingham covers an area of approximately 12.0 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 Effingham show an average sale price of £640,361, 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 Effingham a particularly low-crime area.
Effingham has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Effingham, Little Bookham. 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 Effingham 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.
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Planning Activity in Effingham
In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Effingham. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 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 Effingham.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Effingham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Effingham were tree works (16), full planning applications (15), outline applications (7). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 7 medium-scale applications, 34 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 20 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 17 applications
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