Headley, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Headley, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
About Headley
Headley is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the North Downs of Surrey, England. It is conveniently situated near several settlements, including Mickleham and Leatherhead to the west, Ashtead and Langley Vale to the north, Walton-on-the-Hill to the east, and Box Hill to the south. Just outside the M25 motorway, Headley offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a relevant area for those exploring planning applications.
Population: 583 (2021) · Area: 6.8 km²
District: Mole Valley
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Area Information
- Admin district: Epsom and Ewell
- Parliamentary constituency: Epsom and Ewell
- LSOA: Epsom and Ewell 008E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Headley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Headley.
- 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 Headley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Headley.
- MO/2026/00479 - GLEN ROSA, TOT HILL
Prior notification for the erection of a single storey rear extension of 4 metres deep and 3 metres high with a height to the eaves of 2.9 metres.
Status: Undecided | Type: PN - Householder 2013 | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-04-16 - MO/2026/00042 - GLEN ROSA, TOT HILL, HEADLEY
Prior notification for the erection of a single storey rear extension of 4 metres deep and 3.4 metres high with a height to the eaves of 3.05 metres.
Status: Refused | Type: PN - Householder 2013 | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-01-12 - 129618 - GLEN ROSA TOT HILL HEADLEY KT18 6PY
Prior notification for the erection of a single storey rear extension of 4 metres deep and 3.4 metres high with a height to the eaves of 3.05 metres.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - MO/2025/02763 - OLD COTTAGE, TOT HILL, HEADLEY
Erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-12-09 - MO/2025/02631 - FIR TREES, TOT HILL LANE
Erection of a single storey side/rear extension and extension to rear patio.
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-11-06 - MO/2025/02305 - OLD COTTAGE, TOT HILL, HEADLEY
Certificate of Lawfulness in respect of a proposed development for the erection of a single storey detached outbuilding.
Status: Approved | Type: Proposed Certificate of Lawful Use | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-09-08 - MO/2025/02228 - PARCEL OF LAND ADJACENT TO THE MANOR HOUSE, HEADLEY COMMON ROAD, HEADLEY
Retention of two containers used for storage purposes for a temporary period of three years.
Status: Refused | Type: Detailed | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-08-27 - MO/2025/1094 - Land to the rear of Heath Farm Cottages, Church Lane, Headley
Erection of a Hay Barn.
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-07-22 - 125707 - 16, Broome Close, Headley, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 6LW
Insulated render to all external facing walls.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2024-04-26
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A brief summary of Headley in Surrey
Headley is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the North Downs of Surrey, England. It is conveniently situated near several settlements, including Mickleham and Leatherhead to the west, Ashtead and Langley Vale to the north, Walton-on-the-Hill to the east, and Box Hill to the south. Just outside the M25 motorway, Headley offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a relevant area for those exploring planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 583 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mole Valley district.
Headley covers an area of approximately 6.8 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Headley a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Headley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Surrey Hills; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment. 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, Headley 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 Headley
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Headley. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 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 Headley.
The average decision period of 81 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 Headley were full planning applications (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 10% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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- Walton on the Hill planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.