Oxted, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Oxted, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
About Oxted
Oxted is a town and civil parish located in the Tandridge district of Surrey, England, positioned at the foot of the North Downs. It lies approximately 9 miles southeast of Croydon, west of Sevenoaks, and north of East Grinstead, making it an attractive area for planning applications due to its accessibility and scenic surroundings.
Population: 11,853 (2021) · Area: 15.2 km²
District: Tandridge
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £653,582 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tandridge
- Parliamentary constituency: East Surrey
- LSOA: Tandridge 006C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Oxted.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Oxted.
- 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 Oxted based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Oxted.
- - 21 Meadowbrook, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9LT
Proposed single storey side / rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 40 Wheeler Avenue, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9LE
Demolition of existing single storey rear extension and erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Hunters Lodge, 20 Godstone Road, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9JT
T1) - Ash tree. Ash dieback - to dismantle, remove and replant. T2) - Western Red Cedar - Dismantle & reduce height by 2.5 meters.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 47 Wheeler Avenue, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9LF
Erection of a single storey side/rear extension and extension to existing patio.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 33 Beadles Lane, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9JG
Erection of two storey rear extension. Proposed permeable patio to the rear. Demolition of attached garage and replace with a single skin detached garage with additional storage space. Proposed permea
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Brook House, Brook Hill, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9LR
Removal of failed render and installation of new (Listed Building Consent) (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2025-12-31
View full details - - 28 Peter Avenue, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9LG
APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE FOR LAWFULNESS FOR AN EXISTING OUTBUILDING
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 5 Farley Park, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9HY
Please refer to photos provided: T33) - Magnolia (in rear garden) Reduce crown reduced by 2m. Maintain suitable size. T34) - Cedar (in rear garden) Reduce crown by up to 2.5m and crown lifted to 5m fr
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Cherry Cottage, 44 Wheeler Avenue, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9LE
Refer to photos provided: T1) - Large Beech - Reduce height by 2m from a crown height of 12m to a new crown height of 10m. Reduce laterals by 2m from a crown spread of 10m to a new crown spread of 6m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - Workshop Rear Of, Service Station, High Street, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9LN
T1) - Douglas fir - complete removal T2) - Douglas fir - complete removal T3) - Douglas fir - crown raise to 12 metres from base of tree T4) - Douglas fir - crown raise to 12 metres from base of tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - 18 Meadowbrook, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9LT
Demolition of existing roof, and replacement with new roof with 2no dormers. Erection of first floor infill extension. Erection of a new front bay extension, tiled canopy and relocation of the front d
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2024-01-10
View full details - - 13 Peter Avenue, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9LG
Erection of part first floor and part two storey side extensions with accommodation in the roof, single storey front and rear extensions, dormer to the rear and rooflights to the side and front.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - The Park Hub, Master Park, Church Lane, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9LD
Variation of Condition 4 (Arboricultural method statement) of planning permission ref: 2019/672 ((Erection of a two storey pavilion building involving demolition of the existing single storey pavilion
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2023-11-13
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A brief summary of Oxted in Surrey
Oxted is a town and civil parish located in the Tandridge district of Surrey, England, positioned at the foot of the North Downs. It lies approximately 9 miles southeast of Croydon, west of Sevenoaks, and north of East Grinstead, making it an attractive area for planning applications due to its accessibility and scenic surroundings. The settlement has a population of approximately 11,853 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Tandridge district.
Oxted covers an area of approximately 15.2 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 Oxted show an average sale price of £653,582, 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 Oxted a particularly low-crime area.
Oxted has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Station Road West, Oxted, Oxted, Broadham Green and Spring Lane, Oxted. 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 Oxted includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Woldingham & Oxted Downs SSSI; 20 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, Oxted 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 Oxted
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Oxted. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Oxted.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Oxted slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Oxted were full planning applications (15), tree works (9), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 25 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was 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.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.