How long do planning decisions take near May's Green?

The average planning decision time near May's Green is 27 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 May's Green?

The planning approval rate near May's Green is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near May's Green?

The most common type of planning application near May's Green is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near May's Green?

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May's Green, Surrey Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near May's Green, Surrey.

Surrey · England · settlement

Planning applications in May's Green are administered by Elmbridge Borough Council. View the full Elmbridge Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £843,540 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Elmbridge
Parliamentary constituency: Runnymede and Weybridge
LSOA: Elmbridge 017C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near May's Green.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near May's Green.

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 May's Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

10 planning applications found near May's Green.

- Cold Norton Farm Ockham Lane Cobham KT11 1LW
Variation of Conditions: 2 (Approved plans) of planning permission 2023/0586 (Variation of Condition: 2 (Approved plans) of planning permission 2021/3269 (5 detached two-storey houses, a pair of semi-
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2023-12-22
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- The Old Vicarage Ockham Lane Cobham Surrey KT11 1LN
Retrospective application for two stable buildings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2021-12-10
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- Sweetbriar Ockham Lane Cobham Surrey KT11 1LN
Single storey side/rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2012-09-12
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- Sweetbriar Ockham Lane Cobham Surrey KT11 1LN
Single storey side extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2012-03-09
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- The Old Vicarage Ockham Lane Cobham Surrey KT11 1LN
Detached annexe
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2011-03-03
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- The Old Vicarage Ockham Lane Cobham Surrey KT11 1LN
Enclosure of riding area
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2006-07-14
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- Applegarth Ockham Lane Cobham Surrey KT111LN
Single storey rear conservatory
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2004-04-29
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- Applegarth Ockham Lane Cobham Surrey KT111LN
Detached house with detached garage following demolition of existing bungalow and outbuildings
Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2001-09-25
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- Applegarth Ockham Lane Cobham Surrey KT111LN
Detached house with detached garage following demolition of existing bungalow and outbuildings
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2001-03-02
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- Sweet Briar Ockham Lane Cobham Surrey KT111LN
Detached double garage and car port following demolition of existing garage and car port.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2000-03-01
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A brief summary of May's Green in Surrey

May's Green is a settlement located in Surrey, England.

Property prices in May's Green show an average sale price of £843,540, 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 May's Green a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around May's Green includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ockham and Wisley Commons SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 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.

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Planning Activity in May's Green

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near May's Green. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 27 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 May's Green.

The average decision time of 27 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near May's Green were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 1 smaller scheme 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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