How long do planning decisions take near Littleton (GU3)?

The average planning decision time near Littleton (GU3) is 62 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 Littleton (GU3)?

The planning approval rate near Littleton (GU3) is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Littleton (GU3)?

The most common type of planning application near Littleton (GU3) is discharge of conditions, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Littleton (GU3)?

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Littleton (GU3), Surrey Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Littleton (GU3), Surrey.

Surrey · England · settlement

Planning applications in Littleton (GU3) are administered by Spelthorne Borough Council. View the full Spelthorne Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

Population: 700 (2021) · Area: 0.4 km²

District: Spelthorne

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £458,405 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Guildford
Parliamentary constituency: Surrey Heath
LSOA: Guildford 002C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Littleton (GU3).

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 Littleton (GU3) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

12 planning applications found near Littleton (GU3).

- Heathwood Cottage, Sandy Lane, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1HF
211 Notification for removal of oak tree. St. Catherines Conservation area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-05-21
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26/T/00125 - Heathwood Cottage, Sandy Lane, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1HF
211 Notification for removal of oak tree. St. Catherines Conservation area.
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-05-21
- Surrey County Constabulary Police Headquarters Mount Browne, Sandy Lane, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1HG
Discharge of Condition 4 (archaeological work) of planning permission 24/P/00564 approved 24/10/2025.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-16
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- Pilgrim Gardens, Sandy Lane, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1HF
Proposed side extension to existing garage together with changes to fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-02-12
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- Piccards Rough, Sandy Lane, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1HF
1 - Conifer tree - fell to ground level, 2 - Conifer Hedging - remove and replace with laurel hedging (St. Catherines Conservation Area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-01-13
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- Surrey County Constabulary Police Headquarters Mount Browne, Sandy Lane, Guildford, GU3 1HG
Discharge of conditions 7 (BNG report) 8 (Precautionary method statement) 10 (CEMP) and 11 (Lighting scheme) of planning permission 24/P/00564 approved 24/10/2025.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-10-31
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- Surrey County Constabulary Police Headquarters Mount Browne, Sandy Lane, Guildford, GU3 1HG
Discharge of condition 15 (Educational signboard) of planning permission 24/P/00564 approved 24/10/2025.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-10-31
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- Surrey County Constabulary Police Headquarters Mount Browne, Sandy Lane, Guildford, GU3 1HG
Discharge of condition 5 (Drainage) of planning permission 24/P/00564 approved 24/10/2025.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-10-31
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- Surrey County Constabulary Police Headquarters Mount Browne, Sandy Lane, Guildford, GU3 1HG
Discharge of condition 13 (Arboriculture) of planning permission 24/P/00564 approved 24/10/2025.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-10-31
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- Surrey County Constabulary Police Headquarters Mount Browne, Sandy Lane, Guildford, GU3 1HG
Discharge of condition 14 (Archaeology) of planning permission 24/P/00564 approved 24/10/2025.
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-10-31
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- Surrey County Constabulary Police Headquarters Mount Browne, Sandy Lane, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1HG
(G9) Sycamore - remove broken/overhanging branches, (G17) English Elm & Pine - Fell & grind, (G27) Pendunculate Oak - Remove dead wood over 50mm over target, (G29) Sycamore - Fell & grind, (T41) Pedun
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2024-05-15
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- Whytegates, Sandy Lane, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1HF
Proposed erection of single storey side and rear extensions, extension to existing outbuilding, erection of entrance canopy and undercroft/terrace to the rear; associated alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2023-04-28
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A brief summary of Littleton (GU3) in Surrey

Littleton (GU3) is a settlement located in Surrey, England. The settlement has a population of approximately 700 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Spelthorne district.

Littleton (GU3) covers an area of approximately 0.4 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 Littleton (GU3) show an average sale price of £458,405, 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 Littleton (GU3) a particularly low-crime area.

Littleton (GU3) has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Millmead and Portsmouth Road, Guildford, St Catherines Guildford Town Centre, Littleton, Wey and Godalming Navigations, Onslow Village. 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 Littleton (GU3) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wey Valley Meadows SSSI; 10 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.

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Planning Activity in Littleton (GU3)

In the last 24 months, 34 planning applications were submitted near Littleton (GU3). Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Littleton (GU3) maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

At 62 days on average, decisions near Littleton (GU3) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Littleton (GU3) were discharge of conditions (13), full planning applications (7), tree works (5).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 26 smaller schemes were submitted.

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