Milford, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Milford, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
Planning applications in Milford are administered by Elmbridge Borough Council. View the full Elmbridge Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 4,156
District: Witley and Milford
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £541,072 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Waverley
- Parliamentary constituency: Godalming and Ash
- LSOA: Waverley 011B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Milford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Milford.
- 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 Milford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
22 planning applications found near Milford.
- - 6, The Manor, Milford, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5JL
Erection of extension and alterations including alterations to attached garage to provide habitable accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - Parwinds, Portsmouth Road, Milford, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5DR
Application for works to tree subject of tree preservation order 22/02
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - Land At Hurst Farm, North Of Hazelbank, Eashing Lane, Godalming, GU8 5EP
Consultation from a neighbouring authority for erection of a 2 storey side extension and single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Land at Hurst Farm, Chapel Lane, Milford, Godalming, GU8 5HU
Consultation from Waverley Borough Council for 'Application under Section 73 to vary Condition 2 (approved plans) of Guildford Borough Council Decision Ref 22/P/01409. Application proposes removal of
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 1, Elmside, Milford, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5EG
Alterations to existing integral garage to form additional habitable accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 6, Flitwick Grange, Milford, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5DN
Erection of single storey extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Hurst Farm, Chapel Lane, Godalming, GU8 5HU
Consultation from Waverley Borough Council for 'Application under Section 73 to vary/remove Condition 1 (approved drawing numbers), condition 33 (to remove reference to the roof terrace), and conditio
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Hazelbank, Eashing Lane, Godalming, GU8 5EP
Erection of a two storey side extension and single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Ravenswood, Portsmouth Road, Milford, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5DR
Certificate of lawfulness under section 192 for erection of hip to gable and dormer extensions with installation of rooflights to provide habitable accommodation in roof space.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Hurst Farm, Chapel Lane, Milford, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5HU
Application under section 73 to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of guildford borough council decision ref 22/p/01409. Application proposes removal of approved sports pitches in guildford bc and prov
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Land at Hurst Farm, Chapel Lane, Milford, GU8 5HU
Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to vary condition 2 (Approved Drawings) and 53 (implementation of the sports pitches ) to relocate the sports pitches to an alter
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 57, Chapel Lane, Milford, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5EU
Erection of a porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 11 Hillside, Oak Tree Road, Milford, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5JJ
Alterations to roof to provide habitable accommodation with rooflights and juliet balcony including external staircase.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Hurst Farm, Chapel Lane, Milford, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5HU
Application under section 73 to vary/remove condition 1 (approved drawing numbers) condition 33 (to remove reference to the roof terrace) and condition 34 (roof terrace screening) and condition 53 (sp
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 6, Flitwick Grange, Milford, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5DN
Certificate of lawfulness under s192 for erection of single storey rear extension with roof lights.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-02-07
View full details - - 11 Hillside, Oak Tree Road, Milford, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5JJ
Erection of a detached annex with living accommodation arranged over 2 floors following demolition of existing detached garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Fir Cottage 2, Portsmouth Road, Milford, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5DY
Construction of a dropped kerb.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - 40, Manor Fields, Milford, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5EQ
Erection of a single storey extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 3, Hurst Farm Close, Milford, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5ER
Application under section 73 to vary condition 1 (approved plans) of wa/2023/01306 to allow alterations to roof design.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - Land at Hurst Farm, Chapel Lane, Godalming, Guildford, GU8 5HU
Consultation from Waverley Borough Council: Hybrid application comprising of: Full planning application for the erection of 216 dwellings, a new farm shop (Use Class E), change of use of existing farm
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-05-12
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A brief summary of Milford in Surrey
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Milford a particularly low-crime area.
Milford has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Milford, Witley, Eashing, Peper Harow. 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 Milford includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Charterhouse to Eashing SSSI, Thursley, Hankley & Frensham Commons SSSI; 14 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Surrey Hills; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Thursley, Ash, Pirbright & Chobham; 3 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Thursley, Hankley & Frensham Commons. 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 Milford
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Milford. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Milford.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Milford were full planning applications (14), discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 2 medium-scale applications, 25 smaller schemes were submitted.
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