How long do planning decisions take near Sheets Heath?

The average planning decision time near Sheets Heath is 80 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 Sheets Heath?

The planning approval rate near Sheets Heath is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Sheets Heath?

The most common type of planning application near Sheets Heath is full planning applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Sheets Heath?

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Sheets Heath, Surrey Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Sheets Heath, Surrey.

Surrey · England · settlement

Planning applications in Sheets Heath are administered by Surrey Heath Borough Council. View the full Surrey Heath Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £491,200 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Surrey Heath
Parliamentary constituency: Surrey Heath
LSOA: Surrey Heath 006E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Sheets Heath.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sheets Heath.

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 Sheets Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Sheets Heath.

- 79 Connaught Crescent Brookwood Woking Surrey GU24 0AW
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension following demolition of existing rear garage and outbuilding. Insertion of 3No roof lights and changes to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2025-11-29
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- 35 Connaught Crescent Brookwood Woking Surrey GU24 0AN
Non-material amendment to planning permission ref: PLAN/2024/0547 dated 23.09.2024 (Erection of a part single, part two storey rear extension. Erection of a rear outbuilding following demolition of ex
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Woking | Date: 2025-09-29
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- Walnut Tree Farm Stafford Lake Bisley Woking Surrey GU24 9AY
Erection of a single storey rear extension with first floor balcony and construction of an additional storey.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Surrey Heath | Date: 2024-11-08
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- 10 Connaught Crescent Brookwood Woking Surrey GU24 0AN
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2024-07-24
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- 225 Connaught Road Brookwood Woking Surrey GU24 0AE
Formation of a new vehicular access.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2024-07-11
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- 183 Connaught Road Brookwood Woking Surrey GU24 0AA
Erection of two storey building for office accommodation, vehicular parking, landscaping and associated works (AMENDED PLANS)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2024-05-16
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- 180 Connaught Road Brookwood Woking Surrey GU24 0AH
Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) to establish whether, on the balance of probability, the operations associated with the construction of the swimming pool, pool house and outbuilding were com
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Woking | Date: 2023-08-17
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A brief summary of Sheets Heath in Surrey

Sheets Heath is a settlement located in Surrey, England.

Property prices in Sheets Heath show an average sale price of £491,200, 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 Sheets Heath a particularly low-crime area.

Sheets Heath has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bisley Camp, Brookwood Cemetery, Basingstoke Canal, Basingstoke Canal North, Pirbright. 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 Sheets Heath includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ash to Brookwood Heaths SSSI, Basingstoke Canal SSSI, Colony Bog and Bagshot Heath SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Thursley, Ash, Pirbright & Chobham; 4 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Thames Basin Heaths. 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 Sheets Heath

In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Sheets Heath. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Sheets Heath.

The average decision period of 80 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Sheets Heath were full planning applications (14), outline applications (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 58% 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, 19 smaller schemes were submitted.

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