Peaslake, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Peaslake, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
About Peaslake
Peaslake, along with the nearby settlements of Hoe and Colman's Hill, is nestled in the heart of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, approximately 5 miles east-southeast of Guildford. This picturesque area, characterized by its dense coniferous forests and elevated position above Shere, features a small village core in Peaslake with essential amenities, while the surrounding settlements are lightly scattered. Researchers exploring planning applications in this scenic region will find a blend of rural charm and natural beauty.
Population: 878
District: Shere
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £514,446 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Guildford
- Parliamentary constituency: Godalming and Ash
- LSOA: Guildford 018B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Peaslake.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Peaslake.
- 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 Peaslake based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Peaslake.
- - Heathfold, Mackies Hill, Peaslake, Guildford, GU5 9RH
Installation of ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on land adjacent to the domestic curtilage of Heathfold
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - The Chalet, Walking Bottom, Peaslake, Guildford, GU5 9RR
T1 - Beech-Group - Reduce the house side of the beech trees by 2-3m, clear any overhang over the house and clear branches from phone line. The top corner and outer sides are to be blended into the exi
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Tor Cottage, Plaws Hill, Peaslake, Guildford, GU5 9SX
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed development to establish whether the erection of a porch is lawful
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Talisker, Mackies Hill, Peaslake, Guildford, GU5 9RH
Double hip to gable roof extension along with insertion of four rooflights to front and rear elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Peaslake Lane, opp War Memorial, Radnor Road, Peaslake, Guildford, GU5 9SZ
Notification for the removal of the telephony and to lock the BT public call box/ telephone kiosk.
Status: Permitted | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - Peaslake Memorial Hall, Walking Bottom, Peaslake, GU5 9RR
Application under section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) for a variation of condition 2 (approved plans) to allow for a different metal shed to be erected as approved by pla
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - Sapperton House, Lawbrook Lane, Peaslake, Guildford, GU5 9QW
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed development to determine whether the erection of a single storey rear extension following demolition of existing single storey extension would be lawful
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Guildford | Date: 2024-07-19
View full details - - Hillside, Walking Bottom, Peaslake, Guildford, GU5 9RR
Proposed rear dormer window.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2023-12-22
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A brief summary of Peaslake in Surrey
Peaslake, along with the nearby settlements of Hoe and Colman's Hill, is nestled in the heart of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, approximately 5 miles east-southeast of Guildford. This picturesque area, characterized by its dense coniferous forests and elevated position above Shere, features a small village core in Peaslake with essential amenities, while the surrounding settlements are lightly scattered. Researchers exploring planning applications in this scenic region will find a blend of rural charm and natural beauty. The settlement has a population of approximately 878. It sits within the Shere district.
Property prices in Peaslake show an average sale price of £514,446, 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 Peaslake a particularly low-crime area.
Peaslake has one conservation area within its boundaries: Peaslake. 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 Peaslake includes 16 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, Peaslake 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 Peaslake
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Peaslake. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Peaslake maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 81 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Peaslake were full planning applications (7), outline applications (4), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 54% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Hoe planning applications
- Burrows Cross planning applications
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- Farley Green planning applications
- Sutton Abinger planning applications
- Shere planning applications
- Abinger Hammer planning applications
- Albury Heath planning applications
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.