Margery, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Margery, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
Planning applications in Margery are administered by Reigate And Banstead Borough Council. View the full Reigate And Banstead Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Margery
Margery is a sparsely populated hamlet in Surrey's Reigate and Banstead district, situated on the picturesque North Downs. Surrounded by the London Orbital Motorway, the area primarily features agricultural land, making it an important zone for rural planning considerations.
Population: 420
District: Reigate and Banstead
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £588,248 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Reigate and Banstead
- Parliamentary constituency: Reigate
- LSOA: Reigate and Banstead 009E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Margery.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Margery.
- 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 Margery based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
35 planning applications found near Margery.
- - Stocksfield Margery Lane Lower Kingswood Surrey KT20 7BG
Demolition of existing sheds to erect a two-horse stable with associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - 26/00973/HHOLD - Stocksfield Margery Lane Lower Kingswood Surrey KT20 7BG
Installation of an open timber-framed carport with tiled roof at the front of the property.
Status: Undecided | Council: Reigate and Banstead | Date: 2026-06-05 - - Stocksfield Margery Lane Lower Kingswood Surrey KT20 7BG
Installation of an open timber-framed carport with tiled roof at the front of the property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - Bluebell Wood Brighton Road Lower Kingswood Surrey KT20 6XL
Redevelopment of the existing dwelling to provide a replacement bungalow. As amended on 19/02/2026 and on 23/02/26.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Ashdown Margery Lane Lower Kingswood Surrey KT20 7BG
Single storey rear extension with shallow pitched roof.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Ashdown Margery Lane Lower Kingswood Surrey KT20 7BG
Single storey rear extension. Max height 3.45m, height at eaves 2.45m and 8.00m extending beyond the rear wall.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Reigate | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - The Pantiles Margery Lane Lower Kingswood Surrey KT20 7BG
Proposed single storey rear extension and single storey side extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2023-12-08
View full details - - Polperro Margery Lane Lower Kingswood Surrey KT20 7BG
Single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Reigate | Date: 2023-08-16
View full details - - Bluebell Wood Brighton Road Lower Kingswood Surrey KT20 6XL
Erection of an outbuilding.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Reigate | Date: 2023-04-28
View full details - - Rosevale Margery Lane Lower Kingswood Surrey KT20 7BG
Rear single storey extension and extension to front porch.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2022-08-17
View full details - - Polperro Margery Lane Lower Kingswood Tadworth Surrey KT20 7BG
Porch to side (East) elevation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2022-04-21
View full details - - 10 Mint Lane Lower Kingswood Tadworth Surrey KT20 7BH
Loft conversion
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2020-07-13
View full details - - 5 Manor Lane Lower Kingswood Tadworth Surrey KT20 7BL
Two storey side extension. As amended on 03/02/2020.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2019-12-05
View full details - - 5 Manor Lane Lower Kingswood Tadworth Surrey KT20 7BL
Two storey side extension including the addition of a dormer to the rear elevation.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2019-08-21
View full details - - Waverley Margery Lane Lower Kingswood Tadworth Surrey KT20 7BG
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2018-12-03
View full details - - 18 Mint Lane Lower Kingswood Tadworth Surrey KT20 7BH
Formation of two small gable fronted dormer windows for loft conversion.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2018-11-02
View full details - - Sunnybrae Margery Lane Lower Kingswood Tadworth Surrey KT20 7BG
Stable to house a horse.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2018-08-15
View full details - - Polperro Margery Lane Lower Kingswood Tadworth Surrey KT20 7BG
Single storey rear extension as amended
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Reigate | Date: 2017-07-26
View full details - - 20 Mint Lane Lower Kingswood Tadworth Surrey KT20 7BH
Proposed two storey side extension. As amended on 12/04/2017
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2016-12-22
View full details - - Stocksfield Margery Lane Lower Kingswood Tadworth Surrey KT20 7BG
Erection of summerhouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Reigate | Date: 2016-11-28
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A brief summary of Margery in Surrey
Margery is a sparsely populated hamlet in Surrey's Reigate and Banstead district, situated on the picturesque North Downs. Surrounded by the London Orbital Motorway, the area primarily features agricultural land, making it an important zone for rural planning considerations. The settlement has a population of approximately 420. It sits within the Reigate and Banstead district.
Property prices in Margery show an average sale price of £588,248, 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 Margery a particularly low-crime area.
Margery has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Flanchford Road and Colley Lane, Reigate, Somers Road, Reigate, Wray Common, Reigate. 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 Margery includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Surrey Hills; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment. 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, Margery 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 Margery
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Margery. Of these, 43% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Margery.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Margery slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Margery were full planning applications (14), discharge of conditions (3), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 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
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