Littlefield Common, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Littlefield Common, Surrey.
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About Littlefield Common
Littlefield Common is a 17-hectare (42-acre) nature reserve located south-west of Worplesdon in Surrey. Owned by Surrey County Council and managed by the Surrey Wildlife Trust, this area offers valuable green space for wildlife and local residents, making it an important consideration for any planning applications in the vicinity.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £514,446 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Woking
- Parliamentary constituency: Woking
- LSOA: Woking 012A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Littlefield Common.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Littlefield 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 Littlefield Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Littlefield Common.
- - 176 Frog Grove Lane, Guildford, GU3 3HD
Certificate of lawfulness to establish whether the proposed single storey replacement outbuilding for office/games room would be lawful.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Guildford | Date: 2023-05-26
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A brief summary of Littlefield Common in Surrey
Littlefield Common is a 17-hectare (42-acre) nature reserve located south-west of Worplesdon in Surrey. Owned by Surrey County Council and managed by the Surrey Wildlife Trust, this area offers valuable green space for wildlife and local residents, making it an important consideration for any planning applications in the vicinity.
Property prices in Littlefield Common show an average sale price of £514,446, 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 Littlefield Common a particularly low-crime area.
Littlefield Common has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wood Street. 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 Littlefield Common includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ash to Brookwood Heaths SSSI; 13 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Thursley, Ash, Pirbright & Chobham; 1 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, Littlefield 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 Littlefield Common
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Littlefield Common. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Littlefield Common may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Littlefield Common were full planning applications (5), amendments (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.