How long do planning decisions take near Field Common?

The average planning decision time near Field Common is 68 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 Field Common?

The planning approval rate near Field Common is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Field Common?

The most common type of planning application near Field Common is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Field Common?

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Field Common, Surrey Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Field Common, Surrey.

Surrey · England · settlement

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

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £653,009 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Elmbridge
Parliamentary constituency: Esher and Walton
LSOA: Elmbridge 008E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Field Common.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Field Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Field Common.

- 72 Hurtwood Road Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 3QR
Change of Use from Residential (C3) to House in Multiple Occupation (C4).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2025-06-04
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A brief summary of Field Common in Surrey

Field Common is a settlement located in Surrey, England.

Property prices in Field Common show an average sale price of £653,009, 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 Field Common a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Field Common includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Knight & Bessborough Reservoirs SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): South West London Waterbodies; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: South West London Waterbodies. 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, Field Common 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 Field Common

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Field Common. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 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 Field Common.

At 68 days on average, decisions near Field Common slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Field Common were full planning applications (4), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 4 medium-scale applications, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

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