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Planning in Holmbury St Mary

Approved
82%
27 of 33 decided
Decision time
about 14 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Holmbury St Mary in the last 24 months, from Mole Valley District Council's planning register.

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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. 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 £484,293, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Holmbury St Mary has 22 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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. 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.holmburystmaryvillagehall.org/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Holmbury St Mary, 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, 36 planning applications were submitted near Holmbury St Mary. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 95 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (9), tree works (9), discharge of conditions (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Holmbury St Mary?
In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Holmbury St Mary. The approval rate is 82%.
How long do planning decisions take near Holmbury St Mary?
The average planning decision time near Holmbury St Mary is 95 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 Holmbury St Mary?
The planning approval rate near Holmbury St Mary is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Holmbury St Mary?
The most common type of planning application near Holmbury St Mary is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Holmbury St Mary?
You can search and track planning applications near Holmbury St Mary on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.