Nutfield, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Nutfield, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
About Nutfield
Nutfield is a village and civil parish located in the Tandridge District of Surrey, England, nestled in the Weald just south of the Greensand Ridge. The area is served by South Nutfield railway station, providing convenient access to Redhill on the Redhill to Tonbridge Line. Notable local attractions include Mercers Country Park, a popular spot for watersports and picnics, making it an appealing area for potential planning applications related to recreational development.
Population: 2,710 (2021) · Area: 9.8 km²
District: Tandridge
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £392,267 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Reigate and Banstead
- Parliamentary constituency: Dorking and Horley
- LSOA: Reigate and Banstead 015B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Nutfield.
- 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 Nutfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Nutfield.
- - Priory Farm, Sandy Lane, South Nutfield, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 4EJ
Installation of replacement roof with insulated panels and roof lights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Priory Farm, Sandy Lane, South Nutfield, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 4EJ
Retrospective: Erection of two outdoor plant shade covers and one event building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 1 Alpine Cottages, High Street, Nutfield, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 4HH
Erection of an outbuilding to be used as an additional ancillary space as Gym, Games Room & Office
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 2 Holmesdale Cottages, High Street, Nutfield, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 4HH
Single storey rear extension with a flat roof construction and installation of doors across span and two sky lights which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.04 metres, for wh
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2025-09-16
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A brief summary of Nutfield in Surrey
Nutfield is a village and civil parish located in the Tandridge District of Surrey, England, nestled in the Weald just south of the Greensand Ridge. The area is served by South Nutfield railway station, providing convenient access to Redhill on the Redhill to Tonbridge Line. Notable local attractions include Mercers Country Park, a popular spot for watersports and picnics, making it an appealing area for potential planning applications related to recreational development. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,710 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Tandridge district.
Nutfield covers an area of approximately 9.8 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 Nutfield show an average sale price of £392,267, 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 Nutfield a particularly low-crime area.
Nutfield has one conservation area within its boundaries: Pendell. 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 Nutfield includes 18 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Surrey Hills. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Nutfield 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.
Planning Activity in Nutfield
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Nutfield. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Nutfield may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 76 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Nutfield were full planning applications (4), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 50% 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, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.