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Planning in Lower Kingswood

Approved
84%
43 of 50 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Lower Kingswood in the last 24 months, from Reigate and Banstead Borough Council's planning register.

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About Lower Kingswood

Lower Kingswood is a picturesque village in Surrey, conveniently situated just inside the M25 motorway, nestled between Kingswood and Reigate. The A217 dual carriageway runs through the village, providing easy access to surrounding areas, including the nearby towns of Tadworth, Reigate, and Redhill. This location offers a blend of rural charm and urban convenience, making it an interesting area for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,050. It sits within the Reigate and Banstead district.

Property prices in Lower Kingswood show an average sale price of £672,979, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Lower Kingswood has 23 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lower Kingswood 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 Lower Kingswood, 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, 55 planning applications were submitted near Lower Kingswood. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (22), outline applications (11), discharge of conditions (6).

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Lower Kingswood?
In the last 24 months, 55 planning applications were submitted near Lower Kingswood. The approval rate is 84%.
How long do planning decisions take near Lower Kingswood?
The average planning decision time near Lower Kingswood is 56 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 Lower Kingswood?
The planning approval rate near Lower Kingswood is 84%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Lower Kingswood?
The most common type of planning application near Lower Kingswood is full planning applications, with 22 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Lower Kingswood?
You can search and track planning applications near Lower Kingswood on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.