Ockham, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ockham, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
About Ockham
Ockham is a picturesque rural village located in the borough of Guildford, Surrey, situated just east of the A3 and stretching to the River Wey in the west, where a historic mill-house is found. Nestled between Cobham and East Horsley, Ockham's unique character and setting make it an area of interest for planning applications related to rural development and conservation.
Population: 414 (2021) · Area: 12.1 km²
District: Guildford
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £491,200 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Guildford
- Parliamentary constituency: Guildford
- LSOA: Guildford 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ockham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ockham.
- 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 Ockham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
164 planning applications found near Ockham.
- - Passworth, School Lane, Ockham, Woking, GU23 6PA
Willow tree front garden - Repollard and remove minor branches low down, on main stem Walnut tree prune and pollard top section (Ockham Conservation Area).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 3 Appstree Cottages, Ockham Lane, Ockham, Woking, GU23 6NR
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed development to establish whether a single storey rear extension following demolition existing conservatory would be lawful.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 3 Appstree Cottages, Ockham Lane, Ockham, Woking, GU23 6NR
Proposed single storey side extension, addition of side gate, erection of pergola and minor fenestration changes.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Appstree Farmhouse, Appstree Farm, Ockham Lane, Ockham, Woking, GU23 6NP
Discharge of condition 4 (materials) of planning permission 21/P/02275,approved 20/09/2022
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Appstree Farmhouse, Appstree Farm, Ockham Lane, Ockham, Woking, GU23 6NP
Discharge of condition 3 (joinery works) and condition 6 (match fabric) of planning permission 21/P/02276, approved 20/09/2022.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Forge Cottage, Ockham Lane, Ockham, Woking, GU23 6NP
Yew: Fell tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Ockham Cottage, School Lane, Ockham, Woking, GU23 6PA
Erection of brick and stone walls together with entrance gates following removal of existing metal fence and timber gates
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - Land on the east side of, Alms Heath, Ockham, Woking, GU23 6NZ
Change of use of land for the proposed creation of 6 gypsy/traveller pitches, comprising the siting of 6 mobile homes, 6 touring caravans, the erection of 6 dayrooms and the formation of a new access
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - Chestnut Farm Cottage, Chestnut Farm, Ockham Lane, Ockham, Woking, GU23 6NP
Certificate of lawfulness for an existing use to establish whether the change of use to a single dwelling house began more than four years before the date of this application.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Appstree Cottages, Ockham Lane, Ockham, Woking, GU23 6NR
T1- 1x Holly tree located in rear garden, fell to ground level and grind out remaining stump. T2- 1 x silver birch tree located outside rear of property - Crown reduce height by approximately 1.5 mete
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-09-11
View full details - - Chestnut Farm, Ockham Lane, Ockham, Woking, GU23 6NP
Installation of an outdoor pool and associated plant room and hard landscaping.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-04-18
View full details - - Forge Cottage, Ockham Lane, Ockham, Woking, GU23 6NP
Garage conversion with changes to fenstrations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-03-31
View full details - - Chestnut Farm Cottage, Chestnut Farm, Ockham Lane, Ockham, Woking, GU23 6NP
Certificate of lawfulness for existing use to establish whether the use, building works or activity in breach of condition which restricts occupancy of bungalow to persons employed in agriculture, beg
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-01-30
View full details - - Chestnut Farm, Ockham Lane, Ockham, Woking, GU23 6NP
Discharge of Condition 3 (External Materials) of planning permission 24/P/00885 approved 30/07/2024
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2024-11-21
View full details - - Ockham Cricket Club, Pavilion, Ockham Lane, Ockham, GU23 6NP
Erection of a single storey community building (existing pavilion to be demolished upon completion); erection of groundsman's hut; formation of 4 padel courts; improved access, egress and parking.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2024-11-11
View full details - - Heath Cottage, Alms Heath, Ockham, Woking, GU23 6NZ
Oak (T1) - Reduce overall canopy by approximately 2m to appropriate growth points and thin the canopy by 30%. (TPO 1975 No.2)
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - Chestnut Farm, Ockham Lane, Ockham, Woking, GU23 6NP
Discharge of Condition 3 (materials) of planning permission 24/P/00885 approved 30/7/2024.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2024-08-30
View full details - - Chestnut Farm, Ockham Lane, Ockham, Woking, GU23 6NP
Discharge of conditions 6 (site waste management plan) & 10 (surface water drainage) of planing permission 24/P/00096 approved 02/05/2024.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2024-07-05
View full details - - Chestnut Farm, Ockham Lane, Ockham, Woking, GU23 6NP
Application under section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) for the amendment of condition no 2 (drawing numbers) to extend both sides of the building by 0.8m of application 24
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2024-06-06
View full details - - Chestnut Farm, Ockham Lane, Ockham, Woking, GU23 6NP
Non-material amendment application to 24/P/00096, approved 01/05/2024 to add 0.8m to the x 2 sides of the main house.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Guildford | Date: 2024-05-30
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A brief summary of Ockham in Surrey
Ockham is a picturesque rural village located in the borough of Guildford, Surrey, situated just east of the A3 and stretching to the River Wey in the west, where a historic mill-house is found. Nestled between Cobham and East Horsley, Ockham's unique character and setting make it an area of interest for planning applications related to rural development and conservation. The settlement has a population of approximately 414 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Guildford district.
Ockham covers an area of approximately 12.1 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 Ockham show an average sale price of £491,200, 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 Ockham a particularly low-crime area.
Ockham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ockham. 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 Ockham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ockham and Wisley Commons SSSI; 14 Ancient Woodland sites; 3 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Thames Basin Heaths. 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, Ockham 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 Ockham
In the last 24 months, 128 planning applications were submitted near Ockham. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 123 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ockham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 123 days, decisions near Ockham take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Ockham were discharge of conditions (102), full planning applications (11), tree works (6).
In terms of development scale, 5 large-scale (major) developments, 5 medium-scale applications, 118 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 85 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 37 applications
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