Laleham, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Laleham, Surrey.
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About Laleham
Laleham is a picturesque village situated on the banks of the River Thames in the borough of Spelthorne, approximately 17 miles west of central London. Originally part of Middlesex, it became part of Surrey in 1965. The village is located just downriver from Staines-upon-Thames and upriver from Chertsey, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications.
Population: 4,782 · Area: 5.3 km²
District: Spelthorne
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £457,204 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Spelthorne
- Parliamentary constituency: Spelthorne
- LSOA: Spelthorne 004E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Laleham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Laleham.
- 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 Laleham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Laleham.
- - Yew Corner The Broadway Laleham Staines-upon-Thames TW18 1SB
Trees in Laleham Conservation Area - T1 - Beech - Crown reduction to previous 4m above ground level and reduce crown by 25-30% to balance. Prune branches to clear the house by up to 2m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Spelthorne | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - The Lucan Pavilion Laleham Recreation Ground The Broadway Laleham TW18 1RZ
Tree in Laleham Conservation Area - 1 x Willow (shown as T1 on plan) to pollard height to approx. 8 metres, to match in with failed limb on right side. Pollard laterals to approx. 3-4 metres from main
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Spelthorne | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Osmanstead Condor Road Laleham Staines-upon-Thames TW18 1UG
Discharge of condition 10ii) - detailed scope of ground investigation works relating to 25/00174/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Spelthorne | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 33 Shepperton Road Laleham Staines-upon-Thames TW18 1SE
Proposed outbuilding, bin store, pergola and boundary wall (with railings and gates)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Spelthorne | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 1 Laleham Abbey Abbey Drive Laleham Staines-upon-Thames TW18 1SZ
Listed building consent to replace kitchen
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Spelthorne | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 11 Moorhayes Drive Laleham Staines-upon-Thames TW18 1SL
Trees in Laleham Conservation Area - 1 x Yew hedge (shown as T2 on plan) to reduce back to boundary. 1 x Maple (shown as T1 on plan) to fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Spelthorne | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - Laleham Vicarage The Broadway Laleham Staines-upon-Thames TW18 1SB
Amended Description: Trees in Laleham Conservation Area - 1 x Yew (shown as T1) to crown lift to give a clearance from ground level of up to 3 metres, reduce crown back from the Vicarage to give a cle
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Spelthorne | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - 10 Moorhayes Drive Laleham Staines-upon-Thames TW18 1SL
Tree in the Laleham Conservation Area - 1 x Goat Willow - to fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Spelthorne | Date: 2024-10-23
View full details - - Maledo Condor Road Laleham Staines-upon-Thames TW18 1UG
TPO027STA/65/G009 - 1 x Ash - to fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Spelthorne | Date: 2024-06-13
View full details - - The Old Boat House Blacksmiths Lane Laleham Staines-upon-Thames TW18 1UB
Discharge of Condition 3 (materials) for planning permission 23/01245/HOU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Spelthorne | Date: 2024-04-19
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A brief summary of Laleham in Surrey
Laleham is a picturesque village situated on the banks of the River Thames in the borough of Spelthorne, approximately 17 miles west of central London. Originally part of Middlesex, it became part of Surrey in 1965. The village is located just downriver from Staines-upon-Thames and upriver from Chertsey, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,782. It sits within the Spelthorne district.
Laleham covers an area of approximately 5.3 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 Laleham show an average sale price of £457,204, 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 Laleham a particularly low-crime area.
Laleham has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Laleham, Chertsey. 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 Laleham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dumsey Meadow SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Laleham 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 Laleham
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Laleham. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 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 Laleham.
The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Laleham were tree works (9), outline applications (8), discharge of conditions (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
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- Abbey Mead planning applications
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- Littleton planning applications
- Shepperton planning applications
- Shepperton Green planning applications
- Staines planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- 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.