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Planning in Margery

Approved
68%
19 of 26 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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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. 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 are currently no active flood warnings for the Margery area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

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

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

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Margery, 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, 38 planning applications were submitted near Margery. Of these, 68% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (12), listed building and heritage (4), amendments (3).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Margery?
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Margery. The approval rate is 68%.
How long do planning decisions take near Margery?
The average planning decision time near Margery is 66 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 Margery?
The planning approval rate near Margery is 68%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Margery?
The most common type of planning application near Margery is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Margery?
You can search and track planning applications near Margery on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.