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19 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Lightwater · updated daily · Surrey Heath Borough Council
- 125 Ambleside Road Lightwater Surrey GU18 5ULAwaiting decisionT1 Silver Birch to be removed and replacedReceived 9 Nov 2026TWA/26/0240
- 23 Clearsprings Lightwater Surrey GU18 5YLAwaiting decisionCertificate of lawfulness for a proposed dropped kerb and associated works.Received 27 Oct 202626/0962/CES
- 7 Elizabeth Avenue Bagshot Surrey GU19 5NXAwaiting decisionT1 - Lombardy Poplar - reduce height by 8m to leave a finished height of 15m. The tree has grown very tall for a suburban environment close to several properties, road and footpaths.Received 20 Oct 2026TWA/26/0264
- 13 Elizabeth Avenue Bagshot Surrey GU19 5NXAwaiting decisionErection of a two storey side extension and fenestration changes.Received 2 Oct 202626/0873/FFU
- 28 Shrublands Drive Lightwater Surrey GU18 5QSAwaiting decisionRE T1: English Oak (Quercus robur) Carefully reduce and reshape by 2.5mts overall. Remove all lowest foliage to a height of 7-8mts from ground level. The estimated current crown spread of T1 English Oak is 12mts and height 22mts. The estimated maximum crown spread post reduction will be 9.5mts with an estimated height of 19.5mts, post reduction. RE T2: English Oak Carefully reduce and reshape by 2.5mts overall. The estimated current crown spread of T2 English Oak tree is 10mts and height 22mts. The estimated maximum crown spread post reduction will be 7.5mts with an estimated height of 19.5mts, post reduction. RE T3: English Oak Carefully reduce and reshape by 2.5mts overall. The estimated current crown spread of T3 English Oak tree is 11mts and height 23mts. The estimated maximum crown spread post reduction will be 9.5mts with an estimated height of 21.5mts, post reduction.Received 28 Sep 2026TWA/26/0235
Planning in Lightwater
- Approved
- 89%
- 70 of 76 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Lightwater in the last 24 months, from Surrey Heath Borough Council's planning register.
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GU18 77 applications in the last 12 monthsGU19 86 applications in the last 12 months
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About Lightwater
Lightwater is a charming village located in the Surrey Heath district of Surrey, approximately 27 miles southwest of central London. It is well-connected, bordered by the M3 motorway and the A322 Lightwater Bypass, with nearby towns including Bagshot and Camberley. The area features a mix of residential and commercial developments, making it a relevant location for planning applications, especially given its proximity to Ministry of Defence vehicle-testing tracks to the southwest. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,500. It sits within the Surrey Heath district.
Property prices in Lightwater show an average sale price of £562,015, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Lightwater 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 Lightwater a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Lightwater has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lightwater 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Lightwater, 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, 92 planning applications were submitted near Lightwater. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (22), tree works (12), outline applications (7).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).