South Godstone, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near South Godstone, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
Planning applications in South Godstone are administered by Tandridge District Council. View the full Tandridge District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About South Godstone
South Godstone is a village and civil parish located in the Tandridge District of Surrey, England. Situated 6 miles east of Reigate and 3 miles west of Oxted, it offers easy access to the North Downs, with both the North Downs Way and the Greensand Way running through the area. This picturesque setting may present opportunities for planning applications, particularly related to outdoor activities and residential developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £500,519 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tandridge
- Parliamentary constituency: East Surrey
- LSOA: Tandridge 009B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near South Godstone.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near South Godstone.
- 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 Godstone based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near South Godstone.
- - 2 St Stephens Court, South Godstone, Godstone, Surrey, RH9 8EU
Erection of BBQ cabin (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-07-09
View full details - - 35 Hunters Chase,South Godstone,Godstone,Rh9 8hr, South Godstone, Godstone, Surrey, RH9 8HR
Proposed garden annexe ancillary to the main dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - - 32 Easter Way, South Godstone, Godstone, Surrey, RH9 8HQ
Demolition of existing garage and construction of new garage. Erection of ground floor side / rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - 35 Hunters Chase,South Godstone,Godstone,Rh9 8hr, South Godstone, Godstone, Surrey, RH9 8HR
Siting of a caravan within the residential curtilage for use as ancillary accommodation to the main dwellinghouse (Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed)).
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - 116 Lagham Road, South Godstone, Godstone, Surrey, RH9 8HN
Erection of detached outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 50 Lagham Park, South Godstone, Godstone, Surrey, RH9 8ER
T1 - T8) - To remove the Ash trees that are declining due to Ash dieback down to ground level. T9) - To remove the secondary limb on the left hand side of the Oak tree over the neighbours boundary dow
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 52 Lagham Park, South Godstone, Godstone, Surrey, RH9 8ER
T1) - Beech - dismantle.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 58 Lagham Park, South Godstone, Godstone, Surrey, RH9 8ER
Please refer to photos provided: Rear Boundary T4) - Oak - Reduce 2 low limbs overhanging garden, back past boundary line. (Reduce the 2 limbs back to the red lines in the pictures provided.) Reduce b
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Land To Rear Of 1 Woodlands Drive, South Godstone, Surrey, RH9 8HU
Subdivision of site and erection of a three bedroom detached bungalow at rear of no.1 Woodlands Drive, Godstone.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2025-05-12
View full details - - 30 Lagham Park, South Godstone, Godstone, Surrey, RH9 8ER
Erection of single storey front extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2024-06-21
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A brief summary of South Godstone in Surrey
South Godstone is a village and civil parish located in the Tandridge District of Surrey, England. Situated 6 miles east of Reigate and 3 miles west of Oxted, it offers easy access to the North Downs, with both the North Downs Way and the Greensand Way running through the area. This picturesque setting may present opportunities for planning applications, particularly related to outdoor activities and residential developments.
Property prices in South Godstone show an average sale price of £500,519, 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 Godstone a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around South Godstone includes 20 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 Godstone
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near South Godstone. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near South Godstone may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 67 days on average, decisions near South Godstone slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near South Godstone were full planning applications (6), tree works (3), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 43% 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, 3 medium-scale applications, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.