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Planning in Milford

Approved
75%
24 of 31 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Milford in the last 24 months, from Waverley Borough Council's planning register.

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About Milford

Milford is a vibrant village located within the civil parish of Witley, southwest of Godalming in Surrey. Its growth accelerated with the arrival of the Portsmouth Direct Line, enhancing connectivity and local amenities. The village features a diverse range of shops and services, alongside a strategic junction on the A3 trunk road. Surrounded by picturesque settlements and nestled in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), Milford presents a unique opportunity for planning applications in a thriving community. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,156. It sits within the Witley and Milford district.

Property prices in Milford show an average sale price of £541,072, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Milford 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 Milford, 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 Milford. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 82 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (15), discharge of conditions (7), amendments (5). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Milford?
In the last 24 months, 55 planning applications were submitted near Milford. The approval rate is 75%.
How long do planning decisions take near Milford?
The average planning decision time near Milford is 82 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 Milford?
The planning approval rate near Milford is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Milford?
The most common type of planning application near Milford is full planning applications, with 15 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Milford?
You can search and track planning applications near Milford on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.