Horley, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Horley, Surrey.
Surrey · England · Town
About Horley
Horley is a town located in the borough of Reigate and Banstead, Surrey, positioned south of Reigate and Redhill. It lies near the county border with West Sussex, making it conveniently close to Crawley and Gatwick Airport, which may influence local planning and development opportunities in the area.
Population: 27,426 (2021) · Area: 11.2 km²
District: Reigate and Banstead
Website: http://www.horleysurrey-tc.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £439,175 (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 016F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Horley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Horley.
- 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 Horley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
40 planning applications found near Horley.
- - 65 Hevers Avenue Horley Surrey RH6 8BZ
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Lidl 60 Brighton Road Horley Surrey RH6 7HE
Submission of surface water drainage scheme details pursuant to condition 9 of permission 22/01400/F. Demolition of existing building and redevelopment of the site to provide a Class E(a) retail foods
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 41 Lumley Road Horley Surrey RH6 7JF
Flat roof loft conversion.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Horley Methodist Church Victoria Road Horley Surrey RH6 7AS
T1Oak- Reduce crown by 2m back to suitable growth points maintaining natural shape. Tree is causing excessive shading to a number of properties along boundary of church who are now receiving a number
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 24 Queens Road Horley Surrey RH6 7AH
Proposed ground floor rear extension with 2 velux windows to side pitch and a flat roof light.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Saxley Court 121 - 129 Victoria Road Horley Surrey RH6 7LT
Submission of Levels details pursuant to condition 3 of permission 22/02450/F. Construction of a 6-storey building for residential use (Class C3) connected to the existing building at 121-129 Victoria
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Saxley Court 121 - 129 Victoria Road Horley Surrey RH6 7LT
Submission of Construction Management Statement details pursuant to condition 4 of permission 22/02450/F. Construction of a 6-storey building for residential use (Class C3) connected to the existing b
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Saxley Court 121 - 129 Victoria Road Horley Surrey RH6 7LT
Submission of Bird Hazard Management Plan details pursuant to condition 11 of permission 22/02450/F. Construction of a 6-storey building for residential use (Class C3) connected to the existing buildi
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Saxley Court 121 - 129 Victoria Road Horley Surrey RH6 7LT
Submission of Construction Transport Management Plan details pursuant to condition 12 of permission 22/02450/F. Construction of a 6-storey building for residential use (Class C3) connected to the exis
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Mencaps Homes Foundation 16 Lumley Road Horley Surrey RH6 7JL
Single dwellinghouse (Class C3) for no more than six residents where care is provided for residents.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Lidl 60 Brighton Road Horley Surrey RH6 7HE
Submission of Operational Management Plan details pursuant to condition 35 of permission 22/01400/F. Demolition of existing building and redevelopment of the site to provide a Class E(a) retail foodst
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Gatwick White House Hotel 52 Church Road Horley Surrey RH6 7EX
Change of Use from a Hotel (C1) use to a mixed use site comprising a Hotel and Restaurant (E) offering hospitality not only to staying guests but to non-residents and a food take-away service. Improve
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Derant House 149 Lumley Road Horley Surrey RH6 7JQ
Proposed single storey extension and conversion of store room to form new 1 bedroom flat. As amended on 04/03/2026.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 61 Chequers Drive Horley Surrey RH6 8DX
Proposed ground floor rear extension, facade alterations, floor plan redesign and all associated works.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Lidl 60 Brighton Road Horley Surrey RH6 7HE
Submission of building contract details pursuant to condition 3 of permission 22/01400/F. Demolition of existing building and redevelopment of the site to provide a Class E(a) retail foodstore with as
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Mother Hen Nursery 80 Lumley Road Horley Surrey RH6 7JL
Proposed single-storey extension to an existing purpose-built nursery building.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - The Heating Centre 71 Brighton Road Horley Surrey RH6 7HL
Proposed addition of 3no, new homes and replacement of existing roof to extend the first floor flat, creating a duplex. Replacement of existing storage buildings with 2 semi-detached part 1, part 2 st
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - The Air Balloon 60 Brighton Road Horley Surrey RH6 7HE
Submission of Travel Plan details pursuant to condition 21 of permission 22/01400/F. Demolition of existing building and redevelopment of the site to provide a Class E(a) retail foodstore with associa
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Reigate | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Lidl 60 Brighton Road Horley Surrey RH6 7HE
Submission of 'Secured by Design' details pursuant to condition 38 of permission 22/01400/F. Demolition of existing building and redevelopment of the site to provide a Class E(a) retail foodstore with
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Reigate | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Former Horley Library 102 Victoria Road Horley Surrey RH6 7AB
THIS IS A CONSULTATION FROM SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL. Details of a Surface Water Drainage Verification Report submitted pursuant to Condition 10 of planning permission ref: RE25/00458/CON 23 dated July 2
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Reigate | Date: 2025-10-27
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A brief summary of Horley in Surrey
Horley is a town located in the borough of Reigate and Banstead, Surrey, positioned south of Reigate and Redhill. It lies near the county border with West Sussex, making it conveniently close to Crawley and Gatwick Airport, which may influence local planning and development opportunities in the area. The Town has a population of approximately 27,426 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Reigate and Banstead district.
Horley covers an area of approximately 11.2 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 Horley show an average sale price of £439,175, 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 Horley a particularly low-crime area.
Horley has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Massetts Road, Horley, Church Road, Horley, Horley. 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 Horley includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Horley planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.horleysurrey-tc.gov.uk/. 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 Horley
In the last 24 months, 68 planning applications were submitted near Horley. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 Horley.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Horley were full planning applications (22), discharge of conditions (17), tree works (10). 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, 3 medium-scale applications, 65 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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 18 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 44 applications
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