Holmethorpe, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Holmethorpe, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
Planning applications in Holmethorpe are administered by Reigate And Banstead Borough Council. View the full Reigate And Banstead Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Holmethorpe
Redhill, located in the borough of Reigate and Banstead in Surrey, is a key town in the London commuter belt, situated directly south of Croydon. It serves as a vibrant commercial and entertainment hub for the neighbouring communities of Earlswood, Merstham, and Whitebushes, as well as the nearby rural villages of Bletchingley and Nutfield. This strategic position makes Redhill an important area for planning applications, catering to both urban and rural development needs.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £521,831 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Reigate and Banstead
- Parliamentary constituency: Dorking and Horley
- LSOA: Reigate and Banstead 015B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Holmethorpe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Holmethorpe.
- 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 Holmethorpe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
39 planning applications found near Holmethorpe.
- 26/01088/ADV - The Barn 122 London Road Redhill Surrey RH1 2JJ
Install 1x internally illuminated fascia, 4x non illuminated blue fascia, 1x dibond panel (Store directory), 1x Disabled parking sign mounted on proposed pole, 1x non illuminated gantry.
Status: Undecided | Council: Reigate and Banstead | Date: 2026-06-26 - - 8 Kingfisher Drive Redhill Surrey RH1 2AD
Submission of contamination site investigation methodology pursuant to condition 13 of permission 25/02115/F. Erection of an end of terrace residential dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - 25/02115/DET11 - 8 Kingfisher Drive Redhill Surrey RH1 2AD
Submission of contamination remediation pursuant to condition 11 of permission 25/02115/F. Erection of an end of terrace residential dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Council: Reigate and Banstead | Date: 2026-06-16 - 25/02115/DET13A - 8 Kingfisher Drive Redhill Surrey RH1 2AD
Submission of contamination site investigation methodology pursuant to condition 13 of permission 25/02115/F. Erection of an end of terrace residential dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Council: Reigate and Banstead | Date: 2026-06-16 - - 8 Kingfisher Drive Redhill Surrey RH1 2AD
Submission of contamination remediation pursuant to condition 11 of permission 25/02115/F. Erection of an end of terrace residential dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - 26/00951/TPO - Alpine Court Alpine Road Redhill Surrey RH1 2LF
London Plane located on the verge. Crown lift to provide a 5-meter clearance from ground level over the driveway/Wall and parking bays. Oak situated in the corner of the block. Reduce the western aspe
Status: Undecided | Council: Reigate and Banstead | Date: 2026-06-10 - - Alpine Court Alpine Road Redhill Surrey RH1 2LF
London Plane located on the verge. Crown lift to provide a 5-meter clearance from ground level over the driveway/Wall and parking bays. Oak situated in the corner of the block. Reduce the western aspe
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - 26/00931/TPO - 9 Cygnets Close Redhill Surrey RH1 2QE
Oak - Crown lift be one meter by the removal of secondary drooping branches only with branch lengths measuring approximately 2m. Prune the lateral branches to shorten by a maximum of 1.5m. Reason is i
Status: Undecided | Council: Reigate and Banstead | Date: 2026-06-05 - - 9 Cygnets Close Redhill Surrey RH1 2QE
Oak - Crown lift be one meter by the removal of secondary drooping branches only with branch lengths measuring approximately 2m. Prune the lateral branches to shorten by a maximum of 1.5m. Reason is i
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - 27 Budgen Drive Redhill Surrey RH1 2QB
Proposed rear infill extension to line of existing rear extension including modification of existing extension roof and new rear doors. Proposed two storey front extension with front gable roof. Propo
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - 26/00955/TPO - Land Near The Side Boundary Of 106 Alpine Road Redhill Surrey RH1 2LF
T1, Oak - To shorten house side only lateral branches by circa 2.5m back to a point roughly in line with pre-pruned lower laterals. To shorten re-grown lower laterals back to last pruning points. Curr
Status: Undecided | Council: Reigate and Banstead | Date: 2026-06-03 - - 3 Budgen Drive Redhill Surrey RH1 2QB
Ground floor rear extension and partial garage conversion.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 116 London Road Redhill Surrey RH1 2JJ
The erection of a ground floor side return extension with new side and rear glazing to the ground floor. Internal reconfiguration to both ground and first floors.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - 30 Claremont Road Redhill Surrey RH1 2JT
Part single storey, part two storey front, side and rear extensions.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 20 Holcon Court Redhill Surrey RH1 2JZ
Conversion of integral garage into a living space. Knock down internal walls to make open plan with kitchen. Small single storey front extension to include W/C.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - Frenches Lodge 171 - 173 Frenches Road Redhill Surrey RH1 2HZ
Demolition and erection of new 2 storey plus loft conversion, supported housing block containing 9 self-contained C2 units, plus staff office. As amended on 09/04/2026
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - The Pines 2 College Crescent Redhill Surrey RH1 2HL
Require confirmation that the building is classified as C2 Residential Care. The Pines is a residential care home for up to six adults with multiple and profound learning disabilities, with 24/7 staff
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Wingfield Day Centre St Annes Drive Redhill Surrey RH1 1AU
Epicormic Growth at the bottom of Lime tree is blocking the view of the Wingfield Resource Centre sign. To remove all Epicormic growth from base of tree up to a height no greater than 2.4m.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 25 Westway Gardens Redhill Surrey RH1 2JA
Rear single storey orangery style extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Rogers Of Redhill 22 Monson Road Redhill Surrey RH1 2ET
Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 4 no. detached two-storey (2 bed, 3 person) houses, together with associated amenity space, landscaping, car parking, cycle parking and bin storage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-02-04
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A brief summary of Holmethorpe in Surrey
Redhill, located in the borough of Reigate and Banstead in Surrey, is a key town in the London commuter belt, situated directly south of Croydon. It serves as a vibrant commercial and entertainment hub for the neighbouring communities of Earlswood, Merstham, and Whitebushes, as well as the nearby rural villages of Bletchingley and Nutfield. This strategic position makes Redhill an important area for planning applications, catering to both urban and rural development needs.
Property prices in Holmethorpe show an average sale price of £521,831, 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 Holmethorpe a particularly low-crime area.
Holmethorpe has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Linkfield Street, Redhill, Merstham Village, Redstone Hill, Redhill. 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 Holmethorpe includes 7 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.
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Planning Activity in Holmethorpe
In the last 24 months, 125 planning applications were submitted near Holmethorpe. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Holmethorpe.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Holmethorpe were full planning applications (40), discharge of conditions (23), outline applications (22). Full planning applications account for 32% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 19 medium-scale applications, 87 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 32 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 85 applications
Nearby Towns
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- Nutfield planning applications
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- Merstham 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.