The Wells, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near The Wells, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
Planning applications in The Wells are administered by Epsom And Ewell Borough Council. View the full Epsom And Ewell Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
District: Epsom and Ewell
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £585,783 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Reigate and Banstead
- Parliamentary constituency: Reigate
- LSOA: Reigate and Banstead 005C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
27 planning applications found near The Wells.
- 26/00738/FUL - Cricketers Inn Public House 1 Stamford Green Road Epsom Surrey KT18 7SR
Retrospective change of use of residential garden land (formerly associated with the manager's accommodation) to customer garden space for the public house. This includes the retention of a 1.74m high
Status: Undecided | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-07-08 - 26/00739/LBA - Cricketers Inn Public House 1 Stamford Green Road Epsom Surrey KT18 7SR
Listed Building Consent: Retrospective change of use of residential garden land (formerly associated with the manager's accommodation) to customer garden space for the public house. This includes the
Status: Undecided | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-07-08 - - Cricketers Inn Public House 1 Stamford Green Road Epsom Surrey KT18 7SR
Retrospective change of use of residential garden land (formerly associated with the manager's accommodation) to customer garden space for the public house. This includes the retention of a 1.74m high
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - - Cricketers Inn Public House 1 Stamford Green Road Epsom Surrey KT18 7SR
Listed Building Consent: Retrospective change of use of residential garden land (formerly associated with the manager's accommodation) to customer garden space for the public house. This includes the
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - - 166 Manor Green Road Epsom Surrey KT19 8LL
Confirmation of Compliance with Condition(s): 4 (Materials) of planning permission 25/00956/FLH
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - 26/00657/CAT - Christ Church Christ Church Road Epsom Surrey KT19 8NE
T011 - Common ash (Fraxinus excelsior) : Fell tree to ground level. T009 - Western red cedar (Thuja plicata) : Fell to ground level. T013 - Oak (Quercus sp.): Fell to ground level. T014 - Oak(Quercus
Status: Undecided | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-06-03 - - 56 Castle Road Epsom Surrey KT18 7NZ
Listed Building Consent: Internal and external alterations including installation of kitchen units, amended pipe runs, relocation of boiler, removal of fitted cupboards and installation of loft hatch
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - 26/00636/TPO - 51 Parklawn Avenue Epsom Surrey KT18 7SJ
Box maple. T1 (33/T3) - Reduce crown below height of telephone wires, and maximum 3m reduction on all limbs. This tree has been reduced before and this work should be considered as part of a long stan
Status: Undecided | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-06-01 - 26/00410/FLH - 85 Bracken Path Epsom Surrey KT18 7SZ
Demolition of existing garage and installation of a rear garden outbuilding and removal and replacement of boundary gates
Status: Undecided | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-05-19 - - 85 Bracken Path Epsom Surrey KT18 7SZ
Demolition of existing garage and installation of a rear garden outbuilding and removal and replacement of boundary gates
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - 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: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-03-16
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 - - 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
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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 £585,783, 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 The Wells a particularly low-crime area.
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, 62 planning applications were submitted near The Wells. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 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 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 The Wells were full planning applications (15), tree works (11), discharge of conditions (10). Full planning applications account for 24% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 27 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 33 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Epsom planning applications
- Woodcote planning applications
- Malden Rushett planning applications
- Ashtead planning applications
- Ewell planning applications
- North Looe planning applications
- Pachesham Park planning applications
- West Ewell 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.