Hydestile, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hydestile, Surrey.
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About Hydestile
Hydestile is a charming hamlet located in Waverley, south-west Surrey, approximately 2.5 miles south of Godalming. Nestled between the villages of Busbridge and Hambledon, it spans the civil parishes of Munstead and Tuesley. A notable feature of the area is Hydon's Ball, a prominent woodland and viewpoint along the Greensand Ridge, which is part of National Trust land and accessible to the public. This picturesque setting may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £538,870 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Waverley
- Parliamentary constituency: Godalming and Ash
- LSOA: Waverley 012B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hydestile.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hydestile.
- 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 Hydestile based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Hydestile.
- - Hydestile Cottages 1, Hambledon Road, Hambledon, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4DL
Certificate of lawfulness under section 192 for erection of a two storey rear extension entrance porch and detached outbuilding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-02-26
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A brief summary of Hydestile in Surrey
Hydestile is a charming hamlet located in Waverley, south-west Surrey, approximately 2.5 miles south of Godalming. Nestled between the villages of Busbridge and Hambledon, it spans the civil parishes of Munstead and Tuesley. A notable feature of the area is Hydon's Ball, a prominent woodland and viewpoint along the Greensand Ridge, which is part of National Trust land and accessible to the public. This picturesque setting may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Hydestile show an average sale price of £538,870, 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 Hydestile a particularly low-crime area.
Hydestile has one conservation area within its boundaries: Hambledon B. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Hydestile includes 15 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hydestile 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.
Planning Activity in Hydestile
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Hydestile. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 97 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 Hydestile.
With an average of 97 days, decisions near Hydestile 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 Hydestile were full planning applications (5), tree works (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Tuesley planning applications
- Enton Green planning applications
- Hambledon planning applications
- Ockford Ridge planning applications
- Busbridge planning applications
- Holloway Hill planning applications
- Godalming planning applications
- Westbrook planning applications
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.