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Planning in Horley

Approved
90%
121 of 129 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Horley in the last 24 months, from Reigate and Banstead Borough Council's planning register.

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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. 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 £471,933, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Horley area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Horley a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Horley has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Horley 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 http://www.horleysurrey-tc.gov.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Horley, 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, 160 planning applications were submitted near Horley. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (25), discharge of conditions (22), amendments (10). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Horley?
In the last 24 months, 160 planning applications were submitted near Horley. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Horley?
The average planning decision time near Horley is 67 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 Horley?
The planning approval rate near Horley is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Horley?
The most common type of planning application near Horley is full planning applications, with 25 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Horley?
You can search and track planning applications near Horley on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.