Hale, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hale, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hale are administered by Elmbridge Borough Council. View the full Elmbridge Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hale
Hale is an elevated village in Surrey, located just north of Farnham and adjacent to Aldershot, with Badshot Lea to the east. The area includes both Lower Hale and Upper Hale, which are interconnected with Weybourne and Heath End, creating a cohesive settlement that shares amenities. The village falls within the Farnham Upper Hale electoral ward, which has a population of 4,241, making it a significant locality for planning applications in the region.
District: Farnham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £682,323 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Waverley
- Parliamentary constituency: Farnham and Bordon
- LSOA: Waverley 003D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hale.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hale.
- 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 Hale based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Hale.
- - 23, Willow Way, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0NU
Application under section 73 to vary condition 2 (approved plans) and condition 3 (external materials) of wa/2025/00443 to allow alterations to design and changes to external finishes.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 27, Upper Hale Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0NX
Erection of single storey extension and alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 28 Bethel Lane, Farnham, GU9 0QA
Erection of single and two storey extensions and alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 10A, Nutshell Lane, Upper Hale, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0HG
Erection of single and two storey extensions including integral garage dormers juliet balcony and rooflights (as amplified by additional information received 28/01/2026).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - 15, Parkside, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0JP
Application for works to trees subject of tree preservation order 16/99
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - 43, East Avenue, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0RA
Erection of a first floor extension and alterations to elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - 35, Upper Hale Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0NX
Certificate of lawfulness under section 192 for dormer extension to provide additional habitable accommodation in roof space following partial demolition of existing chimney.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - 11A, East Avenue, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0RA
Erection of a single storey extension following demolition of existing lean to.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-06-30
View full details - - 28 Bethel Lane, Farnham, GU9 0QA
Erection of extensions and alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - 55, White Cottage Close, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0NL
Application for works to tree subject of tree preservation order 33/99
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-05-30
View full details - - 33, White Cottage Close, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0NL
Application for works to trees subject of tree preservation order 33/99
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - 40E, Upper Hale Road, Farnham, GU9 0NS
Erection of two storey and single storey rear extension and alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2024-11-12
View full details - - 13, Farnborough Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 9AQ
Erection of first floor extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2024-07-15
View full details - - 20, Bethel Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0QA
Erection of a two storey extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2024-04-26
View full details - - 4 Hale House, Upper Hale Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0NJ
Application for works to tree subject of tree preservation order 15/05
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Waverley | Date: 2023-10-04
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A brief summary of Hale in Surrey
Hale is an elevated village in Surrey, located just north of Farnham and adjacent to Aldershot, with Badshot Lea to the east. The area includes both Lower Hale and Upper Hale, which are interconnected with Weybourne and Heath End, creating a cohesive settlement that shares amenities. The village falls within the Farnham Upper Hale electoral ward, which has a population of 4,241, making it a significant locality for planning applications in the region. It sits within the Farnham district.
Property prices in Hale show an average sale price of £682,323, 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 Hale a particularly low-crime area.
Hale has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Farnham, No data available for publication by HE. 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 Hale includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bourley and Long Valley SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 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, Hale 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 Hale
In the last 24 months, 52 planning applications were submitted near Hale. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Hale.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Hale slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Hale were full planning applications (30), outline applications (9), tree works (8). Full planning applications account for 58% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 47 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 36 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 11 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Hog Hatch planning applications
- Upper Hale planning applications
- Heath End planning applications
- Weybourne planning applications
- Badshot Lea planning applications
- Farnham planning applications
- Compton planning applications
- Moor Park planning applications
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