Sutton Green, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sutton Green, Surrey.
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About Sutton Green
Sutton Green is a semi-rural suburb nestled within the Metropolitan Green Belt, situated between Guildford and Woking in Surrey. This tranquil area is adjacent to Jacobs Well, offering a blend of residential living and green spaces, making it a key consideration for planning applications in the region.
Population: 727 · Area: 5.8 km²
District: Woking
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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: Guildford
- Parliamentary constituency: Guildford
- LSOA: Guildford 008C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sutton Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sutton 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 Sutton Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Sutton Green.
- - Chestnut Cottage Sutton Park Sutton Green Guildford Surrey GU4 7QW
Certificate of Lawfulness of Existing Use or Development for Retention of and extension to small barn and works including an access and track from Foxes Path, pond, fenced yard and granary building. (
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - Rose Cottage Sutton Green Road Sutton Green Guildford Surrey GU4 7QH
Proposed siting of 60 ground-mounted solar panels.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Sutton Green Golf Club , New Lane, Sutton Green, Woking, Surrey, GU4 7QF
Consultation from Woking Borough Council for Outline planning application (with all matters reserved except access) comprising the erection of up to 650 homes (Use Class C3) with associated parking, i
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Rose Cottage Sutton Green Road Sutton Green Guildford Surrey GU4 7QH
Prior notification for the siting of 60 ground-mounted solar panels measuring 2465mm x 1134mm (Part 14, Class B)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Woking | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - April Cottage 4 Foxes Path Sutton Green Guildford Surrey GU4 7QY
Listed Building Consent for replacement of 3No doors and 4No windows.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Woking | Date: 2023-08-17
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A brief summary of Sutton Green in Surrey
Sutton Green is a semi-rural suburb nestled within the Metropolitan Green Belt, situated between Guildford and Woking in Surrey. This tranquil area is adjacent to Jacobs Well, offering a blend of residential living and green spaces, making it a key consideration for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 727. It sits within the Woking district.
Sutton Green covers an area of approximately 5.8 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Sutton 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 Sutton Green a particularly low-crime area.
Sutton Green has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Sutton Park and Sutton Green, Wey and Godalming Navigations. 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 Sutton Green includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Whitmoor Common SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 3 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sutton Green planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Sutton Green
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Sutton Green. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 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 Green.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Sutton Green were outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.