Flexford, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Flexford, Surrey.
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About Flexford
Normandy is a charming village and civil parish located in the borough of Guildford, Surrey, covering 16.37 square kilometres. Situated on the plain west of Guildford and straddling the A323 Aldershot Road, the area is nearly encircled by picturesque hill ranges, including the North Downs. As of the 2011 census, Normandy had a population of 2,981 residents and features a variety of natural amenities, including woodlands and several government-operated commons designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The village also boasts historical significance, having been home to notable figures such as William Cobbett.
District: Normandy
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £514,446 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Guildford
- Parliamentary constituency: Godalming and Ash
- LSOA: Guildford 017C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Flexford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Flexford.
- 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 Flexford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Flexford.
- - Land south of, Beech Lane, Normandy, GU3 2JH
Discharge of Conditions 5 (Road Safety), 10 (Drainage Verification Report) and 18 (Secured by Design) of planning permission 23/P/01597 approved 06/12/2023
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 97 Christmas Pie Avenue, Normandy, Guildford, GU3 2EW
Erection of single storey extension following the demolition of existing Conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Land at Vendure and Jayarr, Westwood Lane, Wanborough, Guildford, GU3 2JJ
Application under section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) for the variation of condition 2 (drawing numbers) of planning permission 22/P/01208, approved 25/10/2023 for a Vari
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Maple Cottage, Beech Lane, Normandy, Guildford, GU3 2JH
Conversion of storage loft space to habitable accommodation with addition of dormer windows and roof windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Parwood Equestrian Centre, Westwood Lane, Normandy, Guildford, GU3 2JE
Discharge of condition 11 (construction environmental management plan) of planning permission 24/P/01456 approved 03/10/2025
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Land south of, Beech Lane, Normandy, GU3 2JH
Discharge of condition 10 (drainage verification report) of planning permission 23/P/00997 approved 08/09/2024
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Land south of, Beech Lane, Normandy, GU3 2JH
Discharge of conditions 5 (road safety scheme), 8 (EVCPs), 17 (e-bike chargers) and 18 (Secure by Design) of planning permission 23/P/01597 approved 06/12/2023
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - Greystones, Westwood Lane, Normandy, Guildford, GU3 2JJ
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed development to establish whether the proposed garden outbuilding is lawful.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Guildford | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - Land adjacent to Buckhurst, Westwood Lane, Normandy, Guildford, GU3 2JE
Erection of a new self-build two storey dwelling house with detached garage, and retention of existing 2 x detached outbuildings for ancillary purposes (to the proposed dwellinghouse) following demoli
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2024-05-27
View full details - - Woodside, Beech Lane, Normandy, Guildford, GU3 2JH
Erection of a single storey rear extension and first floor extension following demolition of existing conservatory and garage.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2023-08-18
View full details - - Purse Ryde Cottage, Westwood Lane, Normandy, Guildford, GU3 2JF
Erection of a two storey side extension, installation of two velux windows on the side roof slope and three sun tunnels in the front and rear roof slopes.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2023-06-21
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A brief summary of Flexford in Surrey
Normandy is a charming village and civil parish located in the borough of Guildford, Surrey, covering 16.37 square kilometres. Situated on the plain west of Guildford and straddling the A323 Aldershot Road, the area is nearly encircled by picturesque hill ranges, including the North Downs. As of the 2011 census, Normandy had a population of 2,981 residents and features a variety of natural amenities, including woodlands and several government-operated commons designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The village also boasts historical significance, having been home to notable figures such as William Cobbett. It sits within the Normandy district.
Property prices in Flexford show an average sale price of £514,446, 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 Flexford a particularly low-crime area.
Flexford has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wanborough. 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 Flexford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ash to Brookwood Heaths SSSI; 19 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Surrey Hills; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Thursley, Ash, Pirbright & Chobham; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Thames Basin Heaths. 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, Flexford 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 Flexford
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Flexford. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 84 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 Flexford.
The average decision period of 84 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Flexford were full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 19 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Wyke planning applications
- Normandy planning applications
- Willey Green planning applications
- Wanborough planning applications
- Ash Green planning applications
- Puttenham planning applications
- Wood Street Village planning applications
- Ash planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- 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.