Knowle Hill, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Knowle Hill, Surrey.
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About Knowle Hill
Knowle Hill is located in the picturesque Chew Valley, Somerset, nestled between the village of Chew Magna and the scenic Chew Valley Lake. This area is significant for planning applications due to its proximity to natural features and local amenities, making it a desirable location for development.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £1,301,657 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Runnymede
- Parliamentary constituency: Windsor
- LSOA: Runnymede 005D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Knowle Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Knowle Hill.
- 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 Knowle Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Knowle Hill.
- - Finchfield West Drive Virginia Water Surrey GU25 4LY
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for the erection of a detached garden building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - High Trees Beechwood Road Virginia Water Surrey GU25 4JP
Erection of two detached garden buildings.
Status: Permitted | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - High Trees Beechwood Road Virginia Water Surrey GU25 4JP
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for - Erection of a detached garden building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - High Trees Beechwood Road Virginia Water Surrey GU25 4JP
Erection of a single storey rear / side extension.
Status: Permitted | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Camelot Bourneside Virginia Water Surrey GU25 4LZ
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for the erection of a detached garden building accommodating a garage and garden/cycle store plus associated hard surfacing.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - High Trees Beechwood Road Virginia Water Surrey GU25 4JP
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for the erection of a two storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - Bearsden Bourneside Virginia Water Surrey GU25 4LZ
Non Material Amendment to planning permission RU.24/1496 to omit wine cellar and add side window to elevation drawing
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - Finchfield West Drive Virginia Water Surrey GU25 4LY
Certificate of Proposed Lawfulness for a detached garden building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - Bearsden Bourneside Virginia Water Surrey GU25 4LZ
Removal/variation of Condition condition 2 - drawing numbers, 3 materials, 4 tree protection, 5 surface water drainage, 6 site levels, 8 hard and soft landscaping, 10 boundary treatments, 11 balustrad
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2024-11-20
View full details - - Camelot Bourneside Virginia Water Surrey GU25 4LZ
Certificate of proposed lawful development for: The erection of a detached garden building accommodating a double garage and swimming pool plus associated hard surfacing.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2024-05-13
View full details - - Finchfield West Drive Virginia Water GU25 4LY
Details pursuant to Discharge Condition 6 (To enhance the biodiversity) and Condition 7 (full details of both hard and soft landscaping) and Condition 10 (details of the chosen renewable energy/low ca
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2023-09-20
View full details - - Finchfield West Drive Virginia Water GU25 4LY
Details pursuant to Discharge Condition 6,7,10,11 of planning permission RU.20/1296 for the erection of a detached two storey replacement dwelling and replacement detached garage. Formation of new acc
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2022-12-29
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A brief summary of Knowle Hill in Surrey
Knowle Hill is located in the picturesque Chew Valley, Somerset, nestled between the village of Chew Magna and the scenic Chew Valley Lake. This area is significant for planning applications due to its proximity to natural features and local amenities, making it a desirable location for development.
Property prices in Knowle Hill show an average sale price of £1,301,657, 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 Knowle Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Knowle Hill includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Windsor Forest and Great Park SSSI, Chobham Common SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 6 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Thursley, Ash, Pirbright & Chobham; 6 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Thames Basin Heaths. 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, Knowle Hill 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 Knowle Hill
In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Knowle Hill. 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 Knowle Hill.
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 Knowle Hill were discharge of conditions (14), outline applications (8), tree works (5).
In terms of development scale, 7 large-scale (major) developments, 37 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 18 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Awaiting decision: 20 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.