How long do planning decisions take near Sutton Abinger?

The average planning decision time near Sutton Abinger is 65 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 Sutton Abinger?

The planning approval rate near Sutton Abinger is 60%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Sutton Abinger?

The most common type of planning application near Sutton Abinger is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Sutton Abinger?

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Sutton Abinger, Surrey Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Sutton Abinger, Surrey.

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About Sutton Abinger

Abinger is a spacious, predominantly rural civil parish in Surrey's Mole Valley district, nestled between the towns of Dorking, Shere, and Ewhurst. Characterized by its extensive woodlands, the area offers a tranquil environment that may influence planning applications related to rural development and conservation.

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Area Information

Admin district: Mole Valley
Parliamentary constituency: Dorking and Horley
LSOA: Mole Valley 011C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Sutton Abinger.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sutton Abinger.

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 Sutton Abinger based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Sutton Abinger.

- Rutland, Woodhouse Lane, Holmbury St Mary, Dorking, RH5 6NN
Non-material amendment to planning permission 22/P/00526 approved 22/09/2022 to alter position of window and door, velux windows and enclosing existing log store together with alteration to internal l
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-09-19
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- Dowgill, Woodhouse Lane, Holmbury St Mary, Dorking, RH5 6NN
Non-material amendment to planning application 25/P/00116 approved 02/04/2025 to allow for the installation of 12 x 470w photovoltaic (PV) panels into the west facing roofslope.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-07-15
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- Dowgill, Woodhouse Lane, Holmbury St Mary, Dorking, RH5 6NN
Application under section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) for a variation of Condition 3 (limits to use of garage) to allow the garage to be used for purposes ancillary to th
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2024-05-16
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- Woodhouse Place, Horsham Road, Holmbury St Mary, Dorking, RH5 6NL
Single storey front and rear extensions, partial conversion of garage to habitable accommodation, increase in roof height and insertion of four dormer windows and one rooflight; to allow a loft conver
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2024-04-25
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- Woodhouse Place, Horsham Road, Holmbury St Mary, Dorking, RH5 6NL
Listed Building Consent for single storey front and rear extensions, partial conversion of garage to habitable accommodation, increase in roof height and insertion of four dormer windows and one roofl
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Guildford | Date: 2024-04-25
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A brief summary of Sutton Abinger in Surrey

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Sutton Abinger a particularly low-crime area.

Sutton Abinger has one conservation area within its boundaries: Holmbury St Mary. 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 Sutton Abinger includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Leith Hill 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.

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Planning Activity in Sutton Abinger

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Sutton Abinger. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 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 Sutton Abinger.

At 65 days on average, decisions near Sutton Abinger slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Sutton Abinger were full planning applications (4), amendments (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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