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Planning in Reigate Heath

Approved
100%
24 of 24 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Reigate Heath in the last 24 months, from Reigate and Banstead Borough Council's planning register.

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About Reigate Heath

Reigate Heath, located west of Reigate in Surrey, spans 61.7 hectares (152 acres) and is recognized as a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest. Additionally, 51.6 hectares of this area is designated as a Local Nature Reserve. The site is home to seven Bronze Age bowl barrows, which are protected as Scheduled Monuments, making it an important location for both ecological and historical planning considerations.

Property prices in Reigate Heath show an average sale price of £588,248, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Reigate Heath area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Reigate Heath a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Reigate Heath has 24 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Reigate Heath 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Reigate Heath, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Reigate Heath. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

The most common types were outline applications (3), listed building and heritage (2), amendments (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Reigate Heath?
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Reigate Heath. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Reigate Heath?
The average planning decision time near Reigate Heath 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 Reigate Heath?
The planning approval rate near Reigate Heath is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Reigate Heath?
The most common type of planning application near Reigate Heath is outline applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Reigate Heath?
You can search and track planning applications near Reigate Heath on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.