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Planning in Forest Green

Approved
63%
10 of 15 decided
Decision time
about 13 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Forest Green in the last 24 months, from Mole Valley District Council's planning register.

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About Forest Green

Forest Green is a settlement located in Surrey, England.

Property prices in Forest Green show an average sale price of £484,293, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Forest Green area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Forest Green a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Forest Green has 22 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Forest Green, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Forest Green. Of these, 63% were approved, with an average decision time of 92 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Forest Green?
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Forest Green. The approval rate is 63%.
How long do planning decisions take near Forest Green?
The average planning decision time near Forest Green is 92 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 Forest Green?
The planning approval rate near Forest Green is 63%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Forest Green?
The most common type of planning application near Forest Green is full planning applications, with 1 submission in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Forest Green?
You can search and track planning applications near Forest Green on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.