Hinchley Wood, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hinchley Wood, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hinchley Wood are administered by Elmbridge Borough Council. View the full Elmbridge Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hinchley Wood
Hinchley Wood is a suburban district located in the Elmbridge borough of Surrey, approximately 13 miles south-west of central London. Primarily developed around its railway station on the New Guildford Line, the area predominantly serves commuters to Central London. The suburb features a main parade of convenience shops, local services, and a petrol station, alongside a selection of small businesses, making it a vibrant community for potential planning applications.
Population: 5,068 · Area: 3.2 km²
District: Elmbridge
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £895,181 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Elmbridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Esher and Walton
- LSOA: Elmbridge 013D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hinchley Wood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hinchley Wood.
- 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 Hinchley Wood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Hinchley Wood.
- - Shell Garage Kingston Bypass Esher Surrey KT10 9TL
Prior Approval Schedule 2, Part 16, Class A: 20m Monopole, 6 Antennas 2 dishes, together with 2 Ground based Equipment Cabinets and ancillary development.
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 23 Heathside Esher Surrey KT10 9TD
Construction of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 52 Manor Road North Esher Surrey KT10 0AD
Hip-to-gable roof extension, rear dormer window, front rooflight & side rooflight and windows to provide rooms in the roofspace.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 52 Manor Road North Esher Surrey KT10 0AD
Single storey rear extension, front ground floor infill extension, replacement garage door with window (conversion of garage into living space) and raising of the rear parapet to the current ground fl
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Esher Fire Station Kingston Bypass Esher Surrey KT10 9TL
Consultation from Surrey County Council: Installation of air source heat pumps, solar Voltaic panels and replacement standby generator (retrospective). (this application is determined by Surrey County
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - 16 Westmont Road Esher Surrey KT10 9BD
Part single; part two-storey front/side/rear extension following partial demolition of the existing side extensions.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - 33 Couchmore Avenue Esher Surrey KT10 9AS
3 pairs of semi-detached two-storey houses with rooms in the roof space and associated parking and landscaping, following demolition of the existing house.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - 44 Hillcrest Gardens Esher Surrey KT10 0BX
Part two/part single-storey rear extension following partial demolition of existing house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2023-10-06
View full details - - 62 Heathside Esher Surrey KT10 9TF
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) and Condition 5 (CEMP) of planning permission 2022/2087 (Part two /part first floor side/rear and single-storey front extensions) to add single-storey side ex
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2023-06-16
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A brief summary of Hinchley Wood in Surrey
Hinchley Wood is a suburban district located in the Elmbridge borough of Surrey, approximately 13 miles south-west of central London. Primarily developed around its railway station on the New Guildford Line, the area predominantly serves commuters to Central London. The suburb features a main parade of convenience shops, local services, and a petrol station, alongside a selection of small businesses, making it a vibrant community for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,068. It sits within the Elmbridge district.
Hinchley Wood covers an area of approximately 3.2 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 Hinchley Wood show an average sale price of £895,181, 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 Hinchley Wood a particularly low-crime area.
Hinchley Wood has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Thames Ditton, Hampton Court Park, Giggs Hill Green, Weston Green. 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 Hinchley Wood includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Hinchley Wood 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 Hinchley Wood
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Hinchley Wood. Of these, 72% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 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 Hinchley Wood.
The average decision period of 75 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Hinchley Wood were full planning applications (13), outline applications (6), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 7 medium-scale applications, 20 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Weston Green planning applications
- Esher planning applications
- Long Ditton planning applications
- Giggshill planning applications
- Thames Ditton planning applications
- Lower Green planning applications
- Claygate planning applications
- East Molesey planning applications
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.