Holmbury St Mary, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Holmbury St Mary, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
Planning applications in Holmbury St Mary are administered by Elmbridge Borough Council. View the full Elmbridge Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Holmbury St Mary
Holmbury St Mary is a picturesque village located in Surrey, England, nestled on the gentle upper slopes of the Greensand Ridge. Situated approximately 4.5 miles southwest of Dorking and 8 miles southeast of Guildford, the village primarily falls within the borough of Guildford and Shere civil parish, while parts of its eastern section extend into Mole Valley and Abinger civil parish. This unique geographical layout may influence planning applications in the area, reflecting the diverse governance and development considerations across the two districts.
Population: 572 · Area: 2.0 km²
District: Shere
Website: https://www.holmburystmaryvillagehall.org/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £927,076 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Mole Valley
- Parliamentary constituency: Dorking and Horley
- LSOA: Mole Valley 012B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Holmbury St Mary.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Holmbury St Mary.
- 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 Holmbury St Mary based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Holmbury St Mary.
- 26/P/00660 - Hilda Cottage, Horsham Road, Holmbury St Mary, Dorking, RH5 6NH
Listed Building Consent for internal alterations (retrospective application).
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-05-15 - - Ringwood Cottage, Holmbury Hill Road, Holmbury St Mary, Dorking, RH5 6NP
Yew (T1 at rear of property causing severe shading, and is touching the house) - 3 metre full crown reduction; Yew (T2 at side of property touching property) - cut back canopy to leave a 2 metre clear
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - MO/2026/00289 - PASTUREWOOD HOUSE, PASTURE WOOD ROAD, ABINGER
Erection of a garden room outbuilding to be used as a private office and private gym.
Status: Refused | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-19 - - Ringwood Cottage, Holmbury Hill Road, Holmbury St Mary, Dorking, RH5 6NP
T1 cedar tree: Reduce height by approx. 3-4m, thin internal growth by 10% and reduce lateral spread by approx. 3-4m to take overhanging growth (Conservation Area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - 129646 - PASTUREWOOD HOUSE PASTURE WOOD ROAD ABINGER RH5 6LQ
Erection of a garden room outbuilding to be used as a private office and private gym.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - MO/2025/02555 - FELDEMORE LODGE, HORSHAM ROAD, HOLMBURY ST MARY
Certificate of lawfulness for an existing development in respect of the construction and use of the building as a general store/shed for a period in excess of 10 years.
Status: Refused | Type: Existing Certificate of Lawful Use | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-10-17 - MO/2025/0730 - Former Belmont School, PASTURE WOOD ROAD
Installation of green welded mesh security fencing and gates within the site, picket fencing and installation of entrance gates; to create secure perimeter fencing associated with the opening of the S
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-07-01 - MO/2025/0723 - Former Belmont School, PASTURE WOOD ROAD
Installation of green welded mesh security fencing and gates within the site, picket fencing and installation of entrance gates; to create secure perimeter fencing associated with the opening of the S
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-04-23 - - Orchard Cottage, Holmbury Hill Road, Holmbury St Mary, Dorking, RH5 6NP
Discharge of condition 3 (external materials) of planning application 23/P/00095. Approved 27/04/2023.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2024-10-02
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A brief summary of Holmbury St Mary in Surrey
Holmbury St Mary is a picturesque village located in Surrey, England, nestled on the gentle upper slopes of the Greensand Ridge. Situated approximately 4.5 miles southwest of Dorking and 8 miles southeast of Guildford, the village primarily falls within the borough of Guildford and Shere civil parish, while parts of its eastern section extend into Mole Valley and Abinger civil parish. This unique geographical layout may influence planning applications in the area, reflecting the diverse governance and development considerations across the two districts. The settlement has a population of approximately 572. It sits within the Shere district.
Holmbury St Mary covers an area of approximately 2.0 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 Holmbury St Mary show an average sale price of £927,076, 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 Holmbury St Mary a particularly low-crime area.
Holmbury St Mary has one conservation area within its boundaries: Holmbury St Mary. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Holmbury St Mary includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Leith Hill SSSI; 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, Holmbury St Mary planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.holmburystmaryvillagehall.org/. 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 Holmbury St Mary
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Holmbury St Mary. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Holmbury St Mary may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Holmbury St Mary slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Holmbury St Mary were tree works (4), full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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