Lightwater, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lightwater, Surrey.
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Planning applications in Lightwater are administered by Surrey Heath Borough Council. View the full Surrey Heath Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 6,500
District: Surrey Heath
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £562,015 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Surrey Heath
- Parliamentary constituency: Surrey Heath
- LSOA: Surrey Heath 003D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lightwater.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lightwater.
- 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 Lightwater based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Lightwater.
- - 63-65 Flat Macdonald Road Lightwater Surrey GU18 5XY
Change of use of the first and second floors from residential use (Use Class C3) to a children's nursery (Use Class E(F), ancillary to the existing nursery use at ground-floor level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Surrey Heath | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - 59 Grasmere Road Lightwater Surrey GU18 5TL
Submission of details to comply with condition 4 (Tree Protection Plan) relating to application 26/0246/FFU for the erection of single storey rear extension following demolition of existing, conversio
Status: Undecided | Council: Surrey Heath | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - 26/0516/DTC - 59 Grasmere Road Lightwater Surrey GU18 5TL
Submission of details to comply with condition 4 (Tree Protection Plan) relating to application 26/0246/FFU for the erection of single storey rear extension following demolition of existing, conversio
Status: Undecided | Council: Surrey Heath | Date: 2026-06-15 - - Holly Lodge Catena Rise Lightwater Surrey GU18 5RD
Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act to vary conditions 2 (commencement of works), 5 (occupation and parking) and 6 (occupation and bicycle storage) of planning permission
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Surrey Heath | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - 26/0488/PMR - Holly Lodge Catena Rise Lightwater Surrey GU18 5RD
Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act to vary conditions 2 (commencement of works), 5 (occupation and parking) and 6 (occupation and bicycle storage) of planning permission
Status: Undecided | Council: Surrey Heath | Date: 2026-06-05 - 26/0410/CES - 40 Grasmere Road Lightwater Surrey GU18 5TJ
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed conversion of loft to habitable accommodation with rear L-shaped dormer and roof lights.
Status: Undecided | Council: Surrey Heath | Date: 2026-05-13 - - 140 Guildford Road Lightwater Surrey GU18 5RW
Submission of details to comply with condition 3 (soil analysis) attached to planning permission 25/0788/FFU for Erection of raised decking and landscaping works including increased levels to the rear
Status: Undecided | Council: Surrey Heath | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 59 Grasmere Road Lightwater Surrey GU18 5TL
Erection of single storey rear extension following demolition of existing, conversion of loft to habitable accommodation with front and rear dormers and creation of new access gates to rear boundary.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Surrey Heath | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 77 Grasmere Road Lightwater Surrey GU18 5TL
Erection of single storey rear and side extensions.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Surrey Heath | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 30A Ambleside Road Lightwater Surrey GU18 5TA
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed replacement of ground floor roof to include parapet and roof light.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Surrey Heath | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 31 Ridgeway Close Lightwater Surrey GU18 5XX
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed dropped kerb.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Surrey Heath | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 99-101 Guildford Road Lightwater Surrey GU18 5SB
Submission of details to comply with condition 3 (Materials) attached to planning permission 24/0136/FFU for development of site to provide 21no. Dwellings with associated access, hardstanding, landsc
Status: Permitted | Council: Surrey Heath | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 140 Guildford Road Lightwater Surrey GU18 5RW
Submission of details to comply with condition 3 (Soil sample analysis) relating to application 25/0788/FFU for the erection of raised decking and landscaping works including increased levels to the r
Status: Rejected | Council: Surrey Heath | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 3 Ullswater Road Lightwater Surrey GU18 5TB
Erection of single storey front extension with new front porch and erection of a first floor rear extension with changes to fenestrations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Surrey Heath | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 35 Clearsprings Lightwater Surrey GU18 5YL
T1 to formatively with the assistance of a cherry picker the large Macrocarpa Tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Surrey Heath | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - Ripples End Windermere Road Lightwater Surrey GU18 5TH
Erection of a first floor rear extension, part conversion of garage into habitable space and changes to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Surrey Heath | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - 41 Macdonald Road Lightwater Surrey GU18 5XY
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed erection of a single storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Surrey Heath | Date: 2025-07-07
View full details - - 151 Guildford Road Lightwater Surrey GU18 5RA
Submission of details to comply with condition 5 (Noise Management Plan) attached to planning permission 24/1084/FFU for Retrospective application for the change of use of the ground floor from reside
Status: Permitted | Council: Surrey Heath | Date: 2025-05-19
View full details - - 99 - 101 Guildford Road Lightwater Surrey GU18 5SB
Submission of details to comply with condition 13 (Electric Vehicle charging) attached to planning permission 24/0136/FFU for Development of site to provide 21no. Dwellings with associated access, har
Status: Permitted | Council: Surrey Heath | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - Apartment 1 John Norman Grove Lightwater Surrey GU18 5AD
T1 & T2 - Oak Trees - Trim back branches by 50cm to clear electrical cables.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Surrey Heath | Date: 2025-01-29
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A brief summary of Lightwater in Surrey
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 were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lightwater a particularly low-crime area.
Lightwater has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Windlesham, Church Road and Kennel Lane, Windlesham, Updown Hill. 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 Lightwater includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Colony Bog and Bagshot Heath SSSI; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Thursley, Ash, Pirbright & Chobham; 4 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Lightwater
In the last 24 months, 63 planning applications were submitted near Lightwater. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Lightwater.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lightwater were full planning applications (22), tree works (12), outline applications (6). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 50 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 28 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 31 applications
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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.
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