Ockford Ridge, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ockford Ridge, Surrey.
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About Ockford Ridge
Ockford Ridge is a residential area within the parish and town of Godalming, Surrey, located west of the London-Portsmouth railway line. The area features a narrow buffer to the west and is bordered to the east by the village of Eashing, which is adjacent to the A3 trunk road, making it a strategically important location for planning applications in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Waverley
- Parliamentary constituency: Godalming and Ash
- LSOA: Waverley 012D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ockford Ridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ockford Ridge.
- 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 Ockford Ridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Ockford Ridge.
- - 25 High Times, Portsmouth Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2JU
Construction of a dropped kerb and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Balmashanner, 22 Hawthorn Road, Godalming, GU7 2NE
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 17, Meadow Close, Milford, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5HN
Application under section 73 to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of wa/2025/00485 to allow for extension and alterations to approved ground floor design and construction of a pergola.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 3, May Close, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2NU
Erection of ground floor extension and alterations together with dormer extensions to provide habitable accommodation in roof space following demolition of existing conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - 47, Miltons Crescent, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2NT
Erection of a single storey ancillary outbuilding to provide habitable accommodation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 7 Miltons Crescent, Godalming, GU7 2NS
Erection of a single storey extension following demolition of existing garage and conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - Balmashanner, 22 Hawthorn Road, Godalming, GU7 2NE
Erection of single storey extension and alterations to elevations; alterations to attached garage to form habitable accommodation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - Little Primrose, Portsmouth Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2JT
Certificate of lawfulness under section 192 for the erection of an extension and alterations to elevations including 2 roof windows.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - 47, Miltons Crescent, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2NT
Erection of extensions following demolition of existing garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - 34A, Hawthorn Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2NE
Certificate of lawfulness under section 192 for extensions and alterations to roof to provide habitable accommodation in loft space.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Waverley | Date: 2023-10-04
View full details - - Refectory Tavern The Coach House, Portsmouth Road, Milford, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5HJ
Listed building consent for replacement roof.
Status: Permitted | Council: Waverley | Date: 2023-06-21
View full details - - Refectory Tavern The Coach House, Portsmouth Road, Milford, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5HJ
Replacement roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2023-06-21
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A brief summary of Ockford Ridge in Surrey
Ockford Ridge is a residential area within the parish and town of Godalming, Surrey, located west of the London-Portsmouth railway line. The area features a narrow buffer to the west and is bordered to the east by the village of Eashing, which is adjacent to the A3 trunk road, making it a strategically important location for planning applications in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ockford Ridge a particularly low-crime area.
Ockford Ridge has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Ockford Road, Godalming, Milford, Witley, Eashing. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Ockford Ridge includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Charterhouse to Eashing SSSI; 17 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.
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Planning Activity in Ockford Ridge
In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Ockford Ridge. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Ockford Ridge.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ockford Ridge were full planning applications (24), outline applications (7), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 6 medium-scale applications, 37 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 22 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 19 applications
Nearby Towns
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- Upper Eashing planning applications
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- Westbrook planning applications
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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.