Limpsfield, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Limpsfield, Surrey.
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Planning applications in Limpsfield are administered by Tandridge District Council. View the full Tandridge District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Limpsfield
Limpsfield is a picturesque village and civil parish in Surrey, located at the foot of the North Downs, near Oxted railway station and the A25. The area is notable for its rich cultural history, as it is the final resting place of composer Frederick Delius, conductor Sir Thomas Beecham, and clarinettist Jack Brymer. Additionally, Limpsfield boasts 89 listed buildings, making it a significant location for those researching planning applications and heritage considerations in the region.
Population: 3,613 (2021) · Area: 18.5 km²
District: Tandridge
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £624,470 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tandridge
- Parliamentary constituency: East Surrey
- LSOA: Tandridge 006E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Limpsfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Limpsfield.
- 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 Limpsfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
75 planning applications found near Limpsfield.
- - 51 Barrow Green Road, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0NJ
Formation of new driveway to front garden area (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - Calderstones, 59 Park Road, Limpsfield, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0AN
Formation of Loft Conversion. (Certificate of Lawfulness for Proposed use or development)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - 57 Barrow Green Road, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0NJ
Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) Erection of single storey rear extension and loft conversion.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - 82 Greenacres, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0PB
Please refer to photo provided: T1) - English oak - in rear garden - Estimated height of 20m, north canopy spread 2m, East canopy spread 7m, South canopy spread 11m, West canopy spread 8m. Due to the
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 37 Barrow Green Road, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0NJ
Installation of a vehicle crossover (VCO) in order to access the existing hard standing driveway at the property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 65 Barrow Green Road, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0NJ
Please refer to photos provided: T1) - Oak to front of property - Reduce crown by 2m. Remove epicormic growth on main stem.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 5 Bluehouse Lane, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0AA
Erection of single storey front and side extension, loft conversion, including alterations by moving front door (Part Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Chester Cottage, 23a Bluehouse Lane, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0AA
Raising ridgelines of roof to incorporate loft conversion with roof lights, side and rear dormers
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 39 Barrow Green Road, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0NJ
Construction of a Vehicle Crossover
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 87 Silkham Road, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0NS
Demolition of existing conservatory. Erection of single storey extension to rear elevation. Garage conversion including raising existing garage roof to match height of new single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 27 Greenacres, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0PA
Details pursuant to Condition 4 (Hard and soft landscaping) and Condition 8 (covered parking and charging of bicycles) of planning permission ref: 2023/353 dated 19/06/2025 (Demolition of existing gar
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 47 Park Road, Limpsfield, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0AN
Non material amendment to application 2024/298 (Erection of part single storey & part two storey front extension, first floor side extension, with room in roof space, single storey rear extension and
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - 41 Barrow Green Road, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0NJ
Removal of Condition 4 (Vehicular Access) of planning permission ref: 2018/339 (Erection of single storey side and rear extension. Formation of additional hardstanding incorporating extension of drive
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - 51 Barrow Green Road, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0NJ
Erection of single storey rear/side extension, dormer extension, loft conversion and ancillary works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 86a Bluehouse Lane, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0AD
T1) - Copper Beech - Reduce the extent canopy spread over road to North and over neighbouring land to the West by 2-3 in length (from 10m radial spread to 7-8m) and reduce upper canopy height from 20m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - 15 Barrow Green Road, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0NJ
Display of externally Illuminated fascia central sign 1.6 metres x 4.2 metres wide, two non-illuminated fascia signs 1 metre x 4 metres wide mounted one either side of the central sign at a height of
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2025-05-13
View full details - - 31 Church Lane, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9NB
Erection of single storey extension to front elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2025-02-24
View full details - - 27 Park Road, Limpsfield, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0AN
Variation of Condition 2 (Plans) of planning permission ref: 2024/462 (Erection of a two storey side extension, single storey side and rear extension replacing the existing garage and a front porch) t
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - 4 Barrow Green Road, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0NL
Freehold Disposal of surplus land used as a driveway to the residential dwelling 4 Barrow Green Lane, Oxted, RH8 0NL
Status: Permitted | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2025-01-03
View full details - - 31 Barrow Green Road, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0NJ
Garage conversion comprising removal of existing metal garage door and replacement with windows.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2024-09-12
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A brief summary of Limpsfield in Surrey
Limpsfield is a picturesque village and civil parish in Surrey, located at the foot of the North Downs, near Oxted railway station and the A25. The area is notable for its rich cultural history, as it is the final resting place of composer Frederick Delius, conductor Sir Thomas Beecham, and clarinettist Jack Brymer. Additionally, Limpsfield boasts 89 listed buildings, making it a significant location for those researching planning applications and heritage considerations in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,613 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Tandridge district.
Limpsfield covers an area of approximately 18.5 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 Limpsfield show an average sale price of £624,470, 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 Limpsfield a particularly low-crime area.
Limpsfield has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Station Road West, Oxted, Oxted, Broadham Green and Spring Lane, Oxted, Limpsfield. 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 Limpsfield includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Woldingham & Oxted Downs SSSI; 20 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, Limpsfield 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 Limpsfield
In the last 24 months, 87 planning applications were submitted near Limpsfield. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Limpsfield.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Limpsfield slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Limpsfield were full planning applications (32), tree works (23), discharge of conditions (12). Full planning applications account for 37% 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, 18 medium-scale applications, 68 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 54 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 26 applications
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