Ewhurst, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ewhurst, Surrey.
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About Ewhurst
Ewhurst is a picturesque rural village and civil parish situated in the Waverley borough of Surrey, England. Located approximately 8.3 miles southeast of Guildford, it lies 2 miles east of Cranleigh and 4.5 miles south of Shere, making it a convenient spot for those interested in local planning applications and development opportunities in a serene countryside setting.
Population: 2,632 (2021) · Area: 23.8 km²
District: Waverley
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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 013E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ewhurst.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ewhurst.
- 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 Ewhurst based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Ewhurst.
- - Hazelbank Cottages 11, The Street, Ewhurst, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 7RH
Erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend 5.85 M beyond the rear wall of the original house for which the height would be 2.65 M and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.40
Status: Undecided | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Sixpenny Buckle, Gransden Close, Ewhurst, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 7RL
Application for works to tree subject of tree preservation order 18/06
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Sixpenny Buckle, Gransden Close, Ewhurst, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 7RL
Construction of window and wall following removal of garage door to form habitable floor space.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Springfold, Mapledrakes Road, Ewhurst, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 7QP
Erection of single storey extensions and alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Lindenhurst, Ockley Road, Ewhurst, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 7QF
Erection of single storey extension; alterations to existing flat roof dormers to hipped roof dormers together with alterations to fenestration; re-covering of dwelling and detached garage with plain
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - 9, Downhurst Road, Ewhurst, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 7QB
Erection of a single storey extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - 1, Mapledrakes Close, Ewhurst, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 7QR
Erection of a single storey in-fill extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2024-04-18
View full details - - 5, Williams Place, Ewhurst, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 7RQ
Application under section 73a to vary condition 1 (approved drawings) of wa/2023/00559 to allow for alterations to design including increase in roof ridge height.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Waverley | Date: 2023-11-01
View full details - - 31, Downhurst Road, Ewhurst, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 7QQ
Extensions and alterations to single dwelling to provide two flats with associated works (revision of wa/2023/01021).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2023-09-15
View full details - - 31, Downhurst Road, Ewhurst, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 7QQ
Extensions and alterations to single dwelling to provide two flats with associated works.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2023-04-21
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A brief summary of Ewhurst in Surrey
Ewhurst is a picturesque rural village and civil parish situated in the Waverley borough of Surrey, England. Located approximately 8.3 miles southeast of Guildford, it lies 2 miles east of Cranleigh and 4.5 miles south of Shere, making it a convenient spot for those interested in local planning applications and development opportunities in a serene countryside setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,632 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Waverley district.
Ewhurst covers an area of approximately 23.8 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 Ewhurst 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 Ewhurst a particularly low-crime area.
Ewhurst has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Ewhurst Green, Ewhurst. 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 Ewhurst 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, Ewhurst 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 Ewhurst
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Ewhurst. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ewhurst may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ewhurst were full planning applications (7), outline applications (3), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.