Ramsnest Common, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ramsnest Common, Surrey.
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About Ramsnest Common
Ramsnest Common is a rural hamlet located in the southern part of the Borough of Waverley, Surrey, approximately 1.5 miles SSW of Chiddingfold. Nestled between Milford and Petworth in West Sussex, this predominantly forested area features Killinghurst Great Copse and has no medieval settlements, making it a unique region for planning applications focused on rural development and conservation.
Population: 354
District: Chiddingfold
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £538,870 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Guildford
- Parliamentary constituency: Godalming and Ash
- LSOA: Guildford 017B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ramsnest Common.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ramsnest Common.
- 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 Ramsnest Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Ramsnest Common.
- - Ramster, Petworth Road, Chiddingfold, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4SN
General permitted development order 2015 schedule 2 part 3 class r - prior notification application for change of use of agricultural building to a flexible use within storage or distribution (use cla
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-09-29
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A brief summary of Ramsnest Common in Surrey
Ramsnest Common is a rural hamlet located in the southern part of the Borough of Waverley, Surrey, approximately 1.5 miles SSW of Chiddingfold. Nestled between Milford and Petworth in West Sussex, this predominantly forested area features Killinghurst Great Copse and has no medieval settlements, making it a unique region for planning applications focused on rural development and conservation. The settlement has a population of approximately 354. It sits within the Chiddingfold district.
Property prices in Ramsnest Common show an average sale price of £538,870, 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 Ramsnest Common a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Ramsnest Common includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Netherside Stream Outcrops SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Surrey Hills; 1 National Parks: SOUTH DOWNS. 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, Ramsnest Common 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 Ramsnest Common
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Ramsnest Common. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 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 Ramsnest Common.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ramsnest Common were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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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.