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Planning in Sutton

Approved
82%
277 of 329 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Sutton in the last 24 months, from London Borough of Sutton's planning register.

Decided by London Borough of SuttonCouncil page

Around Sutton

Postcode districts

SM1 403 applications in the last 12 monthsSM2 294 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: London Borough of Sutton

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About Sutton

Sutton is a town located in Sutton - Greater London, England.

Property prices in Sutton show an average sale price of £436,423, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sutton 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Sutton, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 540 planning applications were submitted near Sutton. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (54), discharge of conditions (37), outline applications (36). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Sutton?
In the last 24 months, 540 planning applications were submitted near Sutton. The approval rate is 82%.
How long do planning decisions take near Sutton?
The average planning decision time near Sutton is 68 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?
The planning approval rate near Sutton is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Sutton?
The most common type of planning application near Sutton is full planning applications, with 54 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Sutton?
You can search and track planning applications near Sutton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.