South Earlswood, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near South Earlswood, Surrey.
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Planning applications in South Earlswood are administered by Reigate And Banstead Borough Council. View the full Reigate And Banstead Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About South Earlswood
South Earlswood is a suburb of Redhill in Surrey, strategically located along the A23 corridor between Redhill and Horley. The area is bordered by the tranquil Earlswood Common, a local nature reserve featuring two lakes and picnic spots, providing a green space for residents and visitors. Key facilities include Earlswood station on the Brighton Main Line, as well as nearby Royal Earlswood Park and East Surrey Hospital, making it a well-connected and community-oriented area for potential planning developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £521,831 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Reigate and Banstead
- Parliamentary constituency: Reigate
- LSOA: Reigate and Banstead 014D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near South Earlswood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near South Earlswood.
- 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 South Earlswood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
21 planning applications found near South Earlswood.
- - 93 Horley Road Redhill Surrey RH1 5AS
Demolition of existing bungalow and construction of 2No x Large (Sui Generis) Houses in Multiple Occupation. Variation of conditions 1 and 9 of permission 25/01474/F. Minor alterations to the previous
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Peter Tree Electrical Ltd 79 Horley Road Redhill Surrey RH1 5AS
Change of use of the rear section of the ground floor and the first floor of the property from Use Class E to form a two-bedroom self-contained flat (Use Class C3 Dwellinghouse). (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 1 Heathfield Drive Redhill Surrey RH1 5HL
Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 51 Shirley Avenue Redhill Surrey RH1 5AH
Replace garage with side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - McDonald's 108 Horley Road Redhill Surrey RH1 5AA
Installation of five electrical upstands for recharging vehicles as per the GPDO Schedule 2, Part 2, Class E legislation.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Peter Tree Electrical Ltd 79 Horley Road Redhill Surrey RH1 5AS
Retrospective change of use for the property at 79 Horley Road, from commercial to residential.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Reigate | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of 15-17 Horley Road Redhill Surrey RH1 5AL
Submission of landscaping details pursuant to condition 5 of permission 24/01801/S73. The erection of 2 dwellings with associated landscaping, access and parking. Variation of condition 2 of appeal pe
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Reigate | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - 7 Tollgate Avenue Redhill Surrey RH1 5HR
Like for like reinstatement of outbuilding following fire damage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - Petridge Wood Farm House Woodhatch Road Redhill Surrey RH1 5JJ
Proposed demolition of existing garage building and stables with flat above and erection of replacement dwelling, with vehicular access, vehicle and cycle parking, and landscaping
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 29 Hanworth Road Redhill Surrey RH1 5HS
First floor extension to form enlarged bathroom.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2024-11-28
View full details - - Shell Service Station 19 Horley Road Redhill Surrey RH1 5AL
Submission of contamination validation details pursuant to condition 16 of permission 22/00248/F. Application for full planning permission for the demolition of the existing sales building and forecou
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Reigate | Date: 2023-11-30
View full details - - Petridge Wood Farm House Woodhatch Road Redhill Surrey RH1 5JJ
New detached double garage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2023-11-22
View full details - - The Coach House Maple Manor 32 Woodhatch Road Redhill Surrey RH1 5JH
Rear two-storey, pitched roof extension to existing private detached dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2023-09-08
View full details - - 53 Horley Road Redhill Surrey RH1 5AL
Internal alterations, creation of a downstairs bedroom, bathroom and storage rooms
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Reigate | Date: 2022-12-29
View full details - - Telecom Mast At Brookside Farm Woodhatch Road Redhill Surrey
Proposed 18.0m phase 8 monopole C/W wrapround cabinet at base and associated ancillary works. As amended on 22/09/2021
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Reigate | Date: 2021-08-05
View full details - - Brookside Farm Woodhatch Road Redhill Surrey RH1 5JJ
Change of use from agricultural barn (building A) to a mixed use of agricultural barn, storage, residential annexe (ancillary to main house (C3)) and home office plus insertion of roof windows and rai
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Reigate | Date: 2020-03-19
View full details - - Brookside Farm Woodhatch Road Redhill Surrey RH1 5JJ
Change of use of former pigsties from use as a agricultural building to mixed uses. As amended on 23/09/2019, 28/10/2019, 30/01/2020, 20/02/2020, 10/03/2020, 19/03/2020, 25/10/2021 and on 17/02/2023.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Reigate | Date: 2020-03-19
View full details - - Unit 1 And 2 Brookside Farm Woodhatch Road Redhill Surrey RH1 5JJ
Change of use of building 3 from a mixed use of 2 carpentry workshops (B1) and 1 vehicle repair and restoration workshop (B2) to a mixed use of 4 vehicle repair/restoration workshop (B2) units and 1 s
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Reigate | Date: 2020-03-19
View full details - - Brookside Farm Woodhatch Road Redhill Surrey RH1 5JJ
Change of use of buildings (buildings B and C) to a mixed use of office (B1), vehicle repair/restoration workshop (B2). As amended on 30/09/2019, 28/10/2019, 23/12/2019, 22/04/2019, 30/01/2020, 20/02/
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Reigate | Date: 2020-03-19
View full details - - Petridge Wood Farm House Woodhatch Road Redhill Surrey RH1 5JJ
Separation off of part existing house site together with existing building to form new 4B detached house together with access and hardstanding. Remove part existing shed and lean to.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2019-12-02
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A brief summary of South Earlswood in Surrey
South Earlswood is a suburb of Redhill in Surrey, strategically located along the A23 corridor between Redhill and Horley. The area is bordered by the tranquil Earlswood Common, a local nature reserve featuring two lakes and picnic spots, providing a green space for residents and visitors. Key facilities include Earlswood station on the Brighton Main Line, as well as nearby Royal Earlswood Park and East Surrey Hospital, making it a well-connected and community-oriented area for potential planning developments.
Property prices in South Earlswood show an average sale price of £521,831, 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 South Earlswood a particularly low-crime area.
South Earlswood has one conservation area within its boundaries: St John's Redhill. 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 South Earlswood includes 15 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 South Earlswood
In the last 24 months, 55 planning applications were submitted near South Earlswood. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 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 South Earlswood.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near South Earlswood were full planning applications (20), outline applications (11), amendments (10). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 44 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
8 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 5 were dismissed (17% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 18 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 32 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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