Limpsfield Common, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Limpsfield Common, Surrey.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £653,582 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tandridge
- Parliamentary constituency: East Surrey
- LSOA: Tandridge 006A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Limpsfield Common.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Limpsfield Common.
- 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 Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Limpsfield Common.
- - Ridlands Lane, Limpsfield, RH8 0SY
Proposed 18.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2021-05-25
View full details - - Ridlands, Ridlands Lane, Limpsfield, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0SY
Erection of single storey side extension with internal alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2020-04-06
View full details - - Ridlands, Ridlands Lane, Limpsfield, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0SY
Erection of ground floor side extension with internal alterations and bi-folding doors (Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Development) (Amended description).
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2020-01-31
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A brief summary of Limpsfield Common in Surrey
Limpsfield Common is a settlement located in Surrey, England.
Property prices in Limpsfield Common show an average sale price of £653,582, 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 Common a particularly low-crime area.
Limpsfield Common has one conservation area within its boundaries: Limpsfield. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Common includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Titsey Woods 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 Common 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 Common
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Limpsfield Common. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Limpsfield Common may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Limpsfield Common slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Limpsfield Common were full planning applications (8), tree works (8), amendments (8). Full planning applications account for 24% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 9 medium-scale applications, 24 smaller schemes were submitted.
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.
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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.