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Planning in Ockford Ridge

Approved
90%
45 of 49 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Ockford Ridge in the last 24 months, from Waverley Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Ockford Ridge

Postcode districts

GU8 287 applications in the last 12 monthsGU7 248 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Waverley Borough Council

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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.

Property prices in Ockford Ridge show an average sale price of £541,072, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Ockford Ridge 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 Ockford Ridge a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Ockford Ridge has 19 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ockford Ridge 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 Ockford Ridge, 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, 80 planning applications were submitted near Ockford Ridge. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (28), outline applications (7), tree works (6). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Ockford Ridge?
In the last 24 months, 80 planning applications were submitted near Ockford Ridge. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Ockford Ridge?
The average planning decision time near Ockford Ridge is 71 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 Ockford Ridge?
The planning approval rate near Ockford Ridge is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Ockford Ridge?
The most common type of planning application near Ockford Ridge is full planning applications, with 28 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Ockford Ridge?
You can search and track planning applications near Ockford Ridge on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.