Nalderswood, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Nalderswood, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
Planning applications in Nalderswood are administered by Reigate And Banstead Borough Council. View the full Reigate And Banstead Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Nalderswood
Nalderswood is a satellite locality within the village and civil parish of Leigh in Surrey, situated in the eastern part of the Mole Valley district. The area features a suburban village centre, surrounded by agricultural land and woodland, making it an attractive spot for planning applications related to both residential development and environmental conservation. Close to other localities like Dawesgreen, Bunce Common, and Shellwood Cross, Nalderswood enjoys access to the amenities of Leigh, enhancing its appeal for potential developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £588,248 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Reigate and Banstead
- Parliamentary constituency: Reigate
- LSOA: Reigate and Banstead 013C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Nalderswood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Nalderswood.
- 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 Nalderswood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Nalderswood.
- MO/2026/00048 - GROVE COTTAGE, DEAN OAK LANE, LEIGH
Demolition of Stabling and outbuilding and the erection of 1 No. dwelling with pool and associated landscaping
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Detailed | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-12-19 - MO/2025/02748 - ADOBE, DEAN OAK LANE, LEIGH
Prior Notification for the erection of a single storey rear extension of 6 metres deep and 4 metres high with a height to the eaves of 2.64 metres.
Status: Approved | Type: PN - Householder 2013 | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-12-09 - 129467 - GROVE COTTAGE DEAN OAK LANE LEIGH RH2 8PZ
Demolition of Stabling and outbuilding and the erection of 1 No. dwelling with pool and associated landscaping
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-11-27
View full details - MO/2025/02672 - FREEDOM FIELD, DEAN OAK LANE
Change of use of agricultural land to a commercial dog walking field (Sui Generis Use)
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-11-04 - MO/2025/02315 - ADOBE, DEAN OAK LANE, LEIGH
Erection of a single storey rear extension following demolition of exiting conservatory and lean-to, front window removed, erection of a front porch together with a new roof to provide a loft conversi
Status: Refused | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-09-05 - 124595 - Ashlehay, Dean Oak Lane, Leigh, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8PZ
Prior notification for the erection of a single storey rear extension of 8.00 metres deep and 3.20 metres high with a height at the eaves of 2.00 metres.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2023-10-18
View full details - 124581 - Ashlehay, Dean Oak Lane, Leigh, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8PZ
Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed development in respect of the erection of side extensions and front porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2023-10-18
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A brief summary of Nalderswood in Surrey
Nalderswood is a satellite locality within the village and civil parish of Leigh in Surrey, situated in the eastern part of the Mole Valley district. The area features a suburban village centre, surrounded by agricultural land and woodland, making it an attractive spot for planning applications related to both residential development and environmental conservation. Close to other localities like Dawesgreen, Bunce Common, and Shellwood Cross, Nalderswood enjoys access to the amenities of Leigh, enhancing its appeal for potential developments.
Property prices in Nalderswood show an average sale price of £588,248, 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 Nalderswood a particularly low-crime area.
Nalderswood has one conservation area within its boundaries: Leigh. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Nalderswood includes 18 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Nalderswood
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Nalderswood. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 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 Nalderswood.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Nalderswood slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Nalderswood were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 14% 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, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Leigh planning applications
- Shellwood Cross planning applications
- Irons Bottom planning applications
- Sidlow planning applications
- Norwood Hill planning applications
- Dawesgreen planning applications
- Bunce Common planning applications
- South Park planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.