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Planning in Lingfield

Approved
87%
39 of 45 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Lingfield in the last 24 months, from Tandridge District Council's planning register.

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Around Lingfield

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About Lingfield

Lingfield is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Tandridge district of Surrey, about 23 miles south of London. The area boasts several Tudor-era buildings and features a Grade I listed medieval church with a timber frame. Notably, the historic stone cage, or old gaol, built in 1773, adds to the village's charm and was last used in 1882 to detain a poacher, making it a point of interest for local heritage and planning considerations. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,621 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Tandridge district.

Lingfield covers an area of approximately 8.8 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 Lingfield show an average sale price of £533,425, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Lingfield a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Lingfield has 10 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lingfield 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 Lingfield, 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, 73 planning applications were submitted near Lingfield. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (29), tree works (17), amendments (5).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Lingfield?
In the last 24 months, 73 planning applications were submitted near Lingfield. The approval rate is 87%.
How long do planning decisions take near Lingfield?
The average planning decision time near Lingfield is 64 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Lingfield?
The planning approval rate near Lingfield is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Lingfield?
The most common type of planning application near Lingfield is full planning applications, with 29 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Lingfield?
You can search and track planning applications near Lingfield on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.