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Planning in New Haw

Approved
80%
57 of 68 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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About New Haw

New Haw is a village within the Borough of Runnymede in Surrey, England, situated about 1 mile south of Addlestone and approximately 20 miles southwest of London. This location offers potential developers and planners a blend of suburban accessibility and proximity to major urban centres, making it an area of interest for various planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,757. It sits within the Runnymede district.

New Haw covers an area of approximately 3.6 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the New Haw 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 New Haw a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around New Haw has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, New Haw 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near New Haw, 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, 92 planning applications were submitted near New Haw. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (30), other applications (8), outline applications (7).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near New Haw?
In the last 24 months, 92 planning applications were submitted near New Haw. The approval rate is 80%.
How long do planning decisions take near New Haw?
The average planning decision time near New Haw is 50 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 New Haw?
The planning approval rate near New Haw is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near New Haw?
The most common type of planning application near New Haw is discharge of conditions, with 30 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near New Haw?
You can search and track planning applications near New Haw on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.