Shamley Green, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shamley Green, Surrey.
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About Shamley Green
Shamley Green is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Waverley district of Surrey, England, nestled within the stunning Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The area encompasses three Conservation Areas and is situated approximately three to six miles south-southeast of Guildford, making it a significant location for planning applications due to its rich heritage and scenic landscape.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £514,446 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Waverley
- Parliamentary constituency: Godalming and Ash
- LSOA: Waverley 008A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Shamley Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shamley Green.
- 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 Shamley Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Shamley Green.
- - Stonards Cottage, Stonards Brow, Shamley Green, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0UY
Erection of single storey extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Pilgrim Cottage, Sweetwater Lane, Shamley Green, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0UP
Erection of two storey and single storey extensions following demolition of existing detached garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Westland Farm, Lords Hill Common, Shamley Green, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0TL
Application under section 73 for the removal of condition 2 of wa/1996/0714 (agricultural occupancy condition).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - Claremont, Stonards Brow, Shamley Green, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0UY
Application under section 73 to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of wa/2023/00005 (allowed under appeal app/r3650/d/23/3330689) to change single storey rear extension from flat roof with roof lantern
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - 70, Nursery Hill, Shamley Green, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0UN
Construction of patio and associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - 70, Nursery Hill, Shamley Green, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0UN
Construction of vehicle crossover and dropped kerb with associated hardstanding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - Lords Hill Cottages 1, Lords Hill Common, Shamley Green, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0TH
Erection of extensions and alterations following demolition of existing extension and detached garage/store.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2024-09-04
View full details - - Foxglove Cottage, Stonards Brow, Shamley Green, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0UX
Erection of extensions and alterations to elevations following demolition of existing garage and store.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2024-08-26
View full details - - Southview Cottages 2, Sweetwater Lane, Shamley Green, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0UP
Certificate of lawfulness under section 192 for erection of a single storey extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Waverley | Date: 2023-10-13
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A brief summary of Shamley Green in Surrey
Shamley Green is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Waverley district of Surrey, England, nestled within the stunning Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The area encompasses three Conservation Areas and is situated approximately three to six miles south-southeast of Guildford, making it a significant location for planning applications due to its rich heritage and scenic landscape.
Property prices in Shamley Green show an average sale price of £514,446, 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 Shamley Green a particularly low-crime area.
Shamley Green has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Wonersh, Birtley Green, Bramley, Shamley Green. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Shamley Green includes 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.
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Planning Activity in Shamley Green
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Shamley Green. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Shamley Green.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Shamley Green slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Shamley Green were full planning applications (14), discharge of conditions (4), amendments (4). 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, 1 large-scale (major) development, 6 medium-scale applications, 20 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 21 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 3 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Lordshill Common planning applications
- Norley Common planning applications
- Birtley Green planning applications
- Grafham planning applications
- Wonersh planning applications
- Palmers Cross planning applications
- Bramley planning applications
- Chilworth planning applications
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.