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Planning in Mount Hermon

Approved
89%
153 of 171 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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Around Mount Hermon

Postcode districts

GU22 524 applications in the last 12 monthsGU21 573 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Woking Borough Council

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About Mount Hermon

Mount Hermon, located in Surrey, is part of the southern end of the Anti-Lebanon mountain range. Its impressive summit reaches 2,814 meters (9,232 feet) above sea level, making it the highest point in Syria and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. This geographical feature is significant for planning applications, particularly in relation to land use, environmental impact, and tourism development in the surrounding areas.

Property prices in Mount Hermon show an average sale price of £477,219, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Mount Hermon 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 Mount Hermon a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Mount Hermon has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Mount Hermon 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 Mount Hermon, 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, 211 planning applications were submitted near Mount Hermon. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (57), tree works (25), outline applications (21). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Mount Hermon?
In the last 24 months, 211 planning applications were submitted near Mount Hermon. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near Mount Hermon?
The average planning decision time near Mount Hermon is 70 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 Mount Hermon?
The planning approval rate near Mount Hermon is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Mount Hermon?
The most common type of planning application near Mount Hermon is full planning applications, with 57 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Mount Hermon?
You can search and track planning applications near Mount Hermon on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.