How long do planning decisions take near Hooley?

The average planning decision time near Hooley is 106 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 Hooley?

The planning approval rate near Hooley is 71%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hooley?

The most common type of planning application near Hooley is listed building consent applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hooley?

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Hooley, Surrey Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hooley, Surrey.

Surrey · England · settlement

Planning applications in Hooley 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 Hooley

Hooley is a quaint village located within the borough of Reigate and Banstead, Surrey. Its small grid of streets features the historic 13th-century church of Chipstead, which serves as its ecclesiastical parish. The village is well-connected to the larger town of Coulsdon to the north, accessible via local paths and the A23 road, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to residential and community developments.

Population: 1,203 · Area: 1.0 km²

District: Reigate and Banstead

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £561,391 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Croydon
Parliamentary constituency: Croydon South
LSOA: Croydon 043A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hooley.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hooley.

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 Hooley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Hooley.

26/00835/HHOLD - 31 Clover Hill Hooley Surrey CR5 3RH
Two storey side extension and proposed driveway.
Status: Undecided | Council: Reigate and Banstead | Date: 2026-05-29
- Land Adjacent To 109B Brighton Road Hooley Surrey CR5 3EG
Erection of a two-storey building and a basement floor, which will consist of four flats along with associated car parking. As amended on 13/11/2025 and on 15/12/25. As amended on 20/02/2026.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Reigate | Date: 2025-07-23
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- St Georges Court 8 Brighton Road Hooley Surrey CR5 3EB
Submission of verification report details pursuant to condition 12 of permission 20/00829/F. Demolition of existing dwelling and the erection two buildings comprising 10 new homes with associated acce
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Reigate | Date: 2024-11-08
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- Land Adjoining 56-58 Brighton Road Hooley Surrey CR5 3EE
New two storey residential dwelling. As amended on 24/09/2024, 30/09/24, 18/11/2024, 29/11/2024, 16/12/24, 31/01/2025 and on 05/02/2025. As amended on 10/03/2025. As amended on 21/03/2025, 11/04/2025
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2024-09-05
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- Land To The Rear 31 Star Lane Hooley Surrey CR5 3RA
Ash (T1) - mature tree within falling distance of rear boundary of 31 Star Lane. Tree heavily reduced previously due to extensive canker and cavities. Examination of root plate/lower stem not possible
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Reigate | Date: 2024-03-04
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- The Orchard Garden Walk Hooley Surrey CR5 3RE
Demolition of outbuildings and erection of a detached dwelling and accommodation within the roof space and formation of a new vehicular access and parking. As amended on 12/04/2024, 16/04/2024 and on
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2024-01-10
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- Brambledown Church Lane Hooley Surrey CR5 3RD
Proposed rear single storey extension, two storey side extension, garage extension, loft conversion with rear facing dormer and front facing glazed gable roof. New canopy over front porch and reinstat
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2023-08-16
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- 8 St Margarets Road Hooley Surrey CR5 3RB
Proposed outbuilding
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2023-03-17
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A brief summary of Hooley in Surrey

Hooley covers an area of approximately 1.0 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 Hooley show an average sale price of £561,391, 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 Hooley a particularly low-crime area.

Hooley has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Elmore Road, Chipstead, High Road, Chipstead, Netherne-on-the-Hill. 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 Hooley includes 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.

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Planning Activity in Hooley

In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Hooley. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 106 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 Hooley.

With an average of 106 days, decisions near Hooley take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Hooley were listed building and heritage (10), discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (3). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.

In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.

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