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Planning in Newdigate

Approved
83%
20 of 24 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Newdigate in the last 24 months, from Mole Valley District Council's planning register.

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About Newdigate

Newdigate is a charming village and civil parish located in the Mole Valley borough of Surrey, situated in the flat Weald region. Positioned east of the A24 road that connects Dorking and Horsham, it lies approximately 13 miles east-southeast of Guildford and 25 miles south of London. The village is surrounded by the parishes of Charlwood, North Holmwood, South Holmwood, Leigh, and Capel, making it a strategic area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,725 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mole Valley district.

Newdigate covers an area of approximately 19.2 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Newdigate show an average sale price of £484,293, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Newdigate 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 Newdigate a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Newdigate has 20 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Newdigate 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 Newdigate, 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, 26 planning applications were submitted near Newdigate. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (2), tree works (2), discharge of conditions (1).

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

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Newdigate?
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Newdigate. The approval rate is 83%.
How long do planning decisions take near Newdigate?
The average planning decision time near Newdigate is 73 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 Newdigate?
The planning approval rate near Newdigate is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Newdigate?
The most common type of planning application near Newdigate is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Newdigate?
You can search and track planning applications near Newdigate on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.