The Wells, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near The Wells, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
District: Epsom and Ewell
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £589,615 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Reigate and Banstead
- Parliamentary constituency: Reigate
- LSOA: Reigate and Banstead 005C
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near The Wells.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near The Wells.
- 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 The Wells based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near The Wells.
- - 14 Christ Church Road Epsom Surrey KT19 8NE
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed Use: Single storey rear garden room
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 3 The Crescent Epsom Surrey KT18 7LJ
Dormer loft conversion with the installation of x3 solar panels on the extension roof, and x2 rooflights at the front roof slope.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 12 Well Way Epsom Surrey KT18 7LP
Permitted Development Prior Notification: Single storey rear extension (4.50m in depth, maximum height of 3.04m and eaves height of 2.81m).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 6 Christ Church Road Epsom Surrey KT19 8NE
Installation of a permeable surface driveway, front boundary wall, rear composite decking and landscaping works (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 11 Parklawn Avenue Epsom Surrey KT18 7SQ
Widening of vehicular crossover including dropped kerb
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-03-01
View full details - - Copperfields 47 Stamford Green Road Epsom Surrey KT18 7SR
Loft conversion to accommodate a habitable space incorporating roof lights. Alterations to fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 64 Bramble Walk Epsom Surrey KT18 7TB
Removal of the predominantly Hawthorn hedge located on the north west boundary of the property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 64 Bramble Walk Epsom Surrey KT18 7TB
Cypress tree: Remove Pear: Remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 85 Bracken Path Epsom Surrey KT18 7SZ
Yew Tree- Rear boundary. Removal of tree as disproportionately large for garden and overhangs and shades rear neighbour.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-02-01
View full details - - 95 Parklawn Avenue Epsom Surrey KT18 7SJ
Installation of an air source heat pump on the first-floor side elevation level (retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 66D Bracken Path Epsom Surrey KT18 7SZ
T1: Willow - Re-pollard to previous pruning points removing up to 7m of re-growth. Remove major deadwood. Sever and remove 2m section of ivy from around base of main stem. T2: Cherry - Remove major de
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 47 Bramble Walk Epsom Surrey KT18 7TB
Rear Garden - T1: Contorted Willow - remove left hand stem growing towards property. Front of Property - G1: Silver Birch x 3 - Fell and grind.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 64 Bramble Walk Epsom Surrey KT18 7TB
Felling, removal and stump grinding of 13 x Leyland Cypress trees from the boundary fence between 64 and 63 Bramble Walk (West Boundary) - numbered 1-13 on the site plan. Replace them with a hedge in
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - 33 Stamford Green Road Epsom Surrey KT18 7SR
Replacement boundary fencing (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - 112 Church Side Epsom Surrey KT18 7SY
Single storey side extension and alterations to fenestration.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2024-11-04
View full details - - 164 The Greenway Epsom Surrey KT18 7JB
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed Use: Hip to gable roof extension incorporating a rear dormer and front rooflights
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - Telecommunications Mast - CTIL Christ Church Road Epsom Surrey KT19 8NJ
Replacement and relocation of 15m pole supporting 6no. Antennas with 20m pole supporting 12no. Antennas, replacement and relocation of 3no. Equipment cabinets, installation of 6no. Equipment cabinets
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2024-01-09
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A brief summary of The Wells in Surrey
The Wells is a settlement located in Surrey, England. It sits within the Epsom and Ewell district.
Property prices in The Wells show an average sale price of £589,615, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Wells has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Woodcote, West Park (Epsom), Horton (Epsom), Epsom Town Centre, Manor (Epsom), Stamford Green. 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 The Wells includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Epsom and Ashtead Commons SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, The Wells 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 The Wells
In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near The Wells. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near The Wells may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near The Wells were full planning applications (15), tree works (13), outline applications (7). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 30 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 10 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Epsom planning applications
- Woodcote planning applications
- Ashtead planning applications
- Malden Rushett planning applications
- Chessington planning applications
- West Ewell planning applications
- Ewell planning applications
- Hook planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.