How long do planning decisions take near Ranmore Common?

The average planning decision time near Ranmore Common is 35 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

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Ranmore Common, Surrey Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ranmore Common, Surrey.

Surrey · England · settlement

Planning applications in Ranmore Common are administered by Elmbridge Borough Council. View the full Elmbridge Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Ranmore Common

Ranmore Common, located northwest of Dorking in Surrey, is a picturesque area of wooded former common land within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Falling under the civil parish of Wotton, which has a small population, Ranmore Common also includes a portion designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), highlighting its ecological significance. This unique landscape presents opportunities for planning applications related to conservation, recreation, and sustainable development.

District: Wotton

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £484,293 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Waverley
Parliamentary constituency: Dorking and Horley
LSOA: Waverley 015E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ranmore Common.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ranmore 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 Ranmore Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Ranmore Common.

MO/2024/1225/3 - 4 Fox Cottages, Ranmore Common Road, Ranmore Common
Non-material amendment to allow the addition of 2 No. rear high level windows to improve ventilation, air circulation through the building.
Status: Approved | Type: Minor Non Material Changes | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-07-03
MO/2025/0861 - Rose Cottage, Ranmore Common Road, Ranmore Common
Discharge of Condition 3 of planning permission MO/2024/0241 for the creation of parking area for 2 No. vehicles and relocation of heating oil storage tank.
Status: Approved | Type: Approval of Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-05-16
MO/2025/0789 - 4 Fox Cottages, Ranmore Common Road, Ranmore Common
Discharge of condition 3 of approved planning MO/2024/1225 for the erection of a rear garden studio/store.
Status: Approved | Type: Approval of Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-05-14
MO/2024/1225/2 - 4 Fox Cottages, Ranmore Common Road, Ranmore Common
Non-material amendment to change the internal layout of the building to include a w.c. and kitchenette.
Status: Approved | Type: Minor Non Material Changes | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-05-12
MO/2024/1225/1 - 4 Fox Cottages, Ranmore Common Road, Ranmore Common
Non-material amendment to replace approved brick finish to rear garden studio/store with brick plinth, vertical Douglas fir cladding & lime render
Status: Approved | Type: Minor Non Material Changes | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-04-08

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A brief summary of Ranmore Common in Surrey

Property prices in Ranmore Common show an average sale price of £484,293, 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 Ranmore Common a particularly low-crime area.

Ranmore Common has one conservation area within its boundaries: Westcott. 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 Ranmore Common includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hackhurst and White Downs SSSI, Ranmore Common SSSI, Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Surrey Hills; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment. 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 Ranmore Common

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Ranmore Common. The average decision time was 35 days.

The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

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