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Planning in Hinchley Wood

Approved
80%
55 of 68 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Hinchley Wood in the last 24 months, from Elmbridge Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Hinchley Wood

Postcode districts

KT10 280 applications in the last 12 monthsKT7 121 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Elmbridge Borough Council

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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. 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.

The area around Hinchley Wood has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Hinchley Wood, 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, 105 planning applications were submitted near Hinchley Wood. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (8), telecoms (7), outline applications (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Hinchley Wood?
In the last 24 months, 105 planning applications were submitted near Hinchley Wood. The approval rate is 80%.
How long do planning decisions take near Hinchley Wood?
The average planning decision time near Hinchley Wood is 48 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 Hinchley Wood?
The planning approval rate near Hinchley Wood is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Hinchley Wood?
The most common type of planning application near Hinchley Wood is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Hinchley Wood?
You can search and track planning applications near Hinchley Wood on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.