Seale, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Seale, Surrey.
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About Seale
Seale is a picturesque village located in Surrey, England, encompassing the majority of the civil parish of Seale and Sands. Nestled on the southern slope of the Hog's Back and surrounded by a prominent hill, Seale is part of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it an attractive area for planning applications related to conservation and development in a scenic landscape.
Population: 907
District: Seale and Sands
Website: http://www.spw.org.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: Hart
- Parliamentary constituency: North East Hampshire
- LSOA: Hart 010D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Seale.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Seale.
- 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 Seale based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Seale.
- - Stable Cottage, Elstead Road, Seale, Farnham, GU10 1HU
T1 (Horse Chestnut): Reduce crown height by 2.5-3m. Reduce lateral crown spread to the North over the road by 1.5-2m. Shaping the upper peripheral crown to shape. Reduce the lateral crown to the South
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Landthorne, Elstead Road, Seale, Farnham, GU10 1JA
Discharge of conditions 3 (Cycle parking),4 (EV Charging),5 (Water Efficiency) and 6 (Biodiversity enhancement scheme) of planning permission 23/P/00422 approved 14/01/2024
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 1 Manor Farm Cottages, Elstead Road, Seale, Farnham, GU10 1HX
Part first floor, part two storey rear extensions with internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 1 Manor Farm Cottages, Elstead Road, Seale, Farnham, GU10 1HX
Part first floor, part two storey rear extensions with internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 1 Seale Lodge Cottages, Elstead Road, Seale, Farnham, GU10 1HU
Listed Building Consent for a proposed single storey rear and side extension with a new outbuilding following demolition of existing summer house.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 1 Seale Lodge Cottages, Elstead Road, Seale, Farnham, GU10 1HU
Proposed single storey rear and side extension with a new outbuilding following demolition of existing summer house.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Sage Cottage, School Hill, Seale, Farnham, GU10 1HY
Proposed front dormer with window, installation of roof lights, new front door and changes to fenestration
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Land at Seale Lodge Landfill Site, Seale Lane, Seale, Farnham, Surrey GU10 1JZ
Consultation from Surrey County Council for non-material amendment to planning permission ref: GU11/P/02080 dated 11 May 2015 to amend plans under Condition 1 to update the fencing details. (this appl
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - Stable Cottage, Elstead Road, Seale, Farnham, GU10 1HU
Elwood Cypress (T1,T2) - Fell to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2024-01-25
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A brief summary of Seale in Surrey
Seale is a picturesque village located in Surrey, England, encompassing the majority of the civil parish of Seale and Sands. Nestled on the southern slope of the Hog's Back and surrounded by a prominent hill, Seale is part of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it an attractive area for planning applications related to conservation and development in a scenic landscape. The settlement has a population of approximately 907. It sits within the Seale and Sands district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Seale a particularly low-crime area.
Seale has one conservation area within its boundaries: Seale. 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 Seale includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Seale Chalk Pit SSSI; 20 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, Seale planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.spw.org.uk/. 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 Seale
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Seale. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 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 Seale.
The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Seale were full planning applications (9), outline applications (4), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Nearby Towns
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