How long do planning decisions take near Pitch Place (GU8)?

The average planning decision time near Pitch Place (GU8) is 69 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 Pitch Place (GU8)?

The planning approval rate near Pitch Place (GU8) is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Pitch Place (GU8)?

The most common type of planning application near Pitch Place (GU8) is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Pitch Place (GU8)?

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Pitch Place (GU8), Surrey Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Pitch Place (GU8), Surrey.

Surrey · England · settlement

Planning applications in Pitch Place (GU8) are administered by Waverley Borough Council. View the full Waverley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £541,072 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Waverley
Parliamentary constituency: Godalming and Ash
LSOA: Waverley 015B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Pitch Place (GU8).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pitch Place (GU8).

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 Pitch Place (GU8) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Pitch Place (GU8).

- Horn Cottage, Dye House Road, Thursley, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 6QL
Erection of two storey extension and alterations following demolition of existing extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-02-10
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- Little Houndown, Houndown Lane, Thursley, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 6QS
Certificate of lawfulness under section 191 for the erection of an outbuilding completed in excess of 4 years.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-02-04
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A brief summary of Pitch Place (GU8) in Surrey

Pitch Place (GU8) is a settlement located in Surrey, England.

Property prices in Pitch Place (GU8) show an average sale price of £541,072, 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 Pitch Place (GU8) a particularly low-crime area.

Pitch Place (GU8) has one conservation area within its boundaries: Thursley. 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 Pitch Place (GU8) includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Devil's Punch Bowl SSSI, Thursley, Hankley & Frensham Commons SSSI; 13 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Surrey Hills; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Thursley, Ash, Pirbright & Chobham; 4 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Wealden Heaths Phase II, Thursley, Hankley & Frensham Commons; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Thursley & Ockley Bogs. 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 Pitch Place (GU8)

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Pitch Place (GU8). Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Pitch Place (GU8).

At 69 days on average, decisions near Pitch Place (GU8) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Pitch Place (GU8) were full planning applications (8), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 62% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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