Runfold, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Runfold, Surrey.
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About Runfold
Runfold is a picturesque village located in Surrey, England, approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) east-north-east of Farnham. Its proximity to Farnham makes it an appealing area for potential development and planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and accessibility to nearby urban amenities.
District: Farnham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £682,323 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Waverley
- Parliamentary constituency: Farnham and Bordon
- LSOA: Waverley 018C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Runfold.
- 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 Runfold based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Runfold.
- - Galedon House, Hogs Back, Seale, Farnham, GU10 1JX
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed development to establish whether the erection of single storey side and rear extensions, together with creation of a side dormer and alterations to windows and d
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Guildford | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - Greystones, Hogs Back, Seale, Farnham, GU10 1JX
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed development to establish whether a single storey side extension would be lawful.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Guildford | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Runfold in Surrey
Runfold is a picturesque village located in Surrey, England, approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) east-north-east of Farnham. Its proximity to Farnham makes it an appealing area for potential development and planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and accessibility to nearby urban amenities. It sits within the Farnham district.
Property prices in Runfold show an average sale price of £682,323, 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 Runfold a particularly low-crime area.
Runfold has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Runfold includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Moor Park SSSI; 8 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, Runfold 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 Runfold
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Runfold. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Runfold.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Runfold slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Runfold were full planning applications (11), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 52% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.