Hambledon, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hambledon, Surrey.
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About Hambledon
Hambledon is a picturesque rural village and civil parish in the Waverley borough of Surrey, located south of Guildford. Surrounded by lush fields and woodlands, it lies along the Greensand Ridge escarpment and is predominantly residential, catering to London commuters and retirees. Key amenities include a church, a village pub, and a shop with a post office, making it an appealing location for those considering planning applications in a tranquil setting.
Population: 770 (2021) · Area: 11.1 km²
District: Waverley
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £538,870 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Waverley
- Parliamentary constituency: Godalming and Ash
- LSOA: Waverley 011C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hambledon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hambledon.
- 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 Hambledon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Hambledon.
- - Great Meadow, Lane End, Hambledon, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4HE
Erection of 2 detached dwellings together with the formation of a vehicular access parking associated amenity space and landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Watersmeet, Vann Lane, Hambledon, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4DY
Change of use of land from agriculture to equestrian use and erection of a stable block with associated hay store tack room machine store and washrooms using existing access from vann lane.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - The Spinney, Vann Lane, Hambledon, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4DY
Erection of tennis court and fence replacing existing sand school.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - The Spinney, Vann Lane, Hambledon, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4DY
Certificate of lawfulness under section 192 for the erection of 2 rear extensions.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - Court Farm Cottage, Church Lane, Hambledon, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4DS
Erection of extensions and alterations following demolition of existing garage; erection of timber gates and alterations to driveway with associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Court Farm Cottage, Church Lane, Hambledon, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4DS
Certificate of lawfulness under section 192 for erection of a single storey extension and demolition of existing single storey extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Old Barn Cottage, Rock Hill, Hambledon, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4DT
Erection of extension and alterations to elevations including juliet balcony; erection of a detached garage and store including installation of solar panels following demolition of existing garage.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - Hambledon Lodge, Vann Lane, Hambledon, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4HW
Certificate of lawfulness under section 192 for erection of a detached three bay garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Waverley | Date: 2024-11-15
View full details - - Rose Cottage, The Cricket Green, Hambledon, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4HF
Certificate of lawfulness under section 192 for the erection of single storey rear extension and associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Waverley | Date: 2024-06-17
View full details - - Site Of Former Hambledon House The Garage Flat, Vann Lane, Hambledon, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4HW
Application under section 73a to vary wording of condition 2 of wa/2022/01801 (pre-commencement details 'before any work begins') to allow a change to the wording of condition to allow for 'prior to c
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Waverley | Date: 2024-02-02
View full details - - Rose Cottage, The Cricket Green, Hambledon, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4HF
Construction of a dormer window and alterations to existing dormer to provide additional habitable accommodation and associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2024-02-02
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A brief summary of Hambledon in Surrey
Hambledon is a picturesque rural village and civil parish in the Waverley borough of Surrey, located south of Guildford. Surrounded by lush fields and woodlands, it lies along the Greensand Ridge escarpment and is predominantly residential, catering to London commuters and retirees. Key amenities include a church, a village pub, and a shop with a post office, making it an appealing location for those considering planning applications in a tranquil setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 770 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Waverley district.
Hambledon covers an area of approximately 11.1 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Hambledon show an average sale price of £538,870, 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 Hambledon a particularly low-crime area.
Hambledon has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hambledon A, Hambledon B. 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 Hambledon includes 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, Hambledon 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 Hambledon
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Hambledon. Of these, 43% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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 Hambledon.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Hambledon slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Hambledon were full planning applications (5), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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