Forest Green, Surrey Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Forest Green, Surrey.

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About Forest Green

Abinger is a spacious, predominantly rural civil parish located in the Mole Valley district of Surrey, England. Nestled between the towns of Dorking, Shere, and Ewhurst, it boasts extensive woodlands and a tranquil environment, making it an appealing area for potential planning applications focused on residential or environmental developments.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £927,076 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Mole Valley
• Parliamentary constituency: Dorking and Horley
• LSOA: Mole Valley 009D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Forest Green.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Forest Green.

• 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 Forest Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Forest Green.

1. MO/2025/02420 - THE STUDIO, HORSHAM ROAD
   To sectionally dismantle the mature conifer tree
   Status: Approved | Type: Conservation Area Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-09-30
2. MO/2025/02261 - 2 PARK COTTAGES, MILL LANE, FOREST GREEN
   Erection of a single storey rear extension together with a new roof over existing single storey extension.
   Status: Approved | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-09-02
3. MO/2025/1066 - Danesmead, Ockley Road, Forest Green
   Discharge of conditions 2, 4 and 5 of approved planning permission MO/2015/0349 for the erection of 1 No. dwelling following demolition of existing barn and outbuildings.
   Status: Approved | Type: Approval of Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-06-13
4. MO/2025/0976 - Okebrook, Ockley Road, Forest Green
   Demolition of existing outbuildings and erection of a single storey ancillary annex.
   Status: Refused | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-06-04
5. MO/2025/0971 - Okebrook, Ockley Road, Forest Green
   Variation of condition 2 of planning permission MO/2024/2158 for the replacement of an existing converted games room and detached home office with an incidential outbuilding and garage to allow for th
   Status: Approved | Type: Variance of Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-06-04
6. MO/2025/0902 - Tillies Barn, Horsham Road, Forest Green
   1) Parrotia persica (T1) Fell. 2) Frazinus (T2) Fell.
   Status: Approved | Type: Conservation Area Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-05-22
7. MO/2025/0637 - Green Wicket, Ockley Road, Forest Green
   Erection of a replacement front porch. Replacement of existing windows and doors with uPVC windows in 'Chartwell Green'. The works to include replacing the bow window in the front elevation with a fla
   Status: Approved | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-04-08
8. MO/2025/0623 - Danesmead, Ockley Road, Forest Green
   Installation of an air source heat pump.
   Status: Approved | Type: Detailed | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-04-02

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A brief summary of Forest Green in Surrey

Abinger is a spacious, predominantly rural civil parish located in the Mole Valley district of Surrey, England. Nestled between the towns of Dorking, Shere, and Ewhurst, it boasts extensive woodlands and a tranquil environment, making it an appealing area for potential planning applications focused on residential or environmental developments.

Property prices in Forest Green show an average sale price of £927,076, 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 Forest Green a particularly low-crime area.

Forest Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: Forest Green. 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 Forest Green includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Leith Hill 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, Forest Green 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 Forest Green

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Forest Green. Of these, 50% 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 Forest Green.

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

The most common application types near Forest Green were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 6% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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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.