Thorpe Lea, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Thorpe Lea, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
About Thorpe Lea
Thorpe Lea is a charming settlement within the Borough of Runnymede, Surrey, located about 18 miles west of central London. It is situated alongside Egham Hythe and Pooley Green, with the M25 motorway to the north and the River Thames to the south, providing convenient access to surrounding areas while maintaining a distinct community character. This locality is of interest for planning applications due to its strategic positioning and proximity to significant transport routes.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £480,926 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Runnymede
- Parliamentary constituency: Runnymede and Weybridge
- LSOA: Runnymede 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Thorpe Lea.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Thorpe Lea.
- 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 Thorpe Lea based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
35 planning applications found near Thorpe Lea.
- - The Magna Carta School Thorpe Road Egham Surrey TW18 3HJ
Demolition of existing school buildings (excluding the existing sports hall) and the construction of a new part three-storey/part single-storey school building, refurbishment of the retained sports ha
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 85 Bishops Way Egham Surrey TW20 8EL
Construction of enclosed front porch with pitched roof over.
Status: Undecided | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 11 Park Avenue Egham Surrey TW20 8HW
Single storey side/rear extension with sloped roof over.
Status: Undecided | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 8 Langton Way Egham Surrey TW20 8DP
Lawful Development Certificate for change of use from a 6 Person HMO (Class C4) to a 7 Person HMO (Sui-Generis)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 5 St Pauls Road Staines-upon-thames Surrey TW18 3HG
Prior Approval for a single storey rear extension with a depth of 8.00 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling house with a maximum height of 3.07 metres and eaves height of 3.07 metres.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 2 Devils Lane Egham Surrey TW20 8HD
T1 Oak Tree TPO 456 Remove dead wood, crossing branches or damaged limbs as required. Remove any epicormic growth from main stem and any basal sucker growth. Reduce, reshape and balance by a maximum o
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 112 Warwick Avenue Egham Surrey TW20 8LS
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for the construction of a rear single storey extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 25 Hythe Park Road Egham Surrey TW20 8BW
Single storey rear and side extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 22 Bishops Way Egham Surrey TW20 8EW
T1 is an ash tree in the rear garden of 22 Bishops Way TW20 8EW. This application is to reduce the spread towards the houses and over the gardens (of 20, 22 and 24) by 3-4m. Also to lift the crown to
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 12 Wards Place Egham Surrey TW20 8XD
Single storey side extension and rear dormer to roof
Status: Conditions | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 4 Lacey Close Egham Surrey TW20 8DX
Erection of an outbuilding
Status: Conditions | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 23 St Paul's Road Staines TW18 3HG
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 1 A Clandon Avenue Egham Surrey TW20 8LP
Details pursuant to discharge condition 10 (Sustainable construction) of planning permission RU.24/1425 (Proposed attached dwelling and alterations to the existing dwelling).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 8 Langton Way Egham Surrey TW20 8DP
Hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof light. Part single, part two-storey rear extension, and changes to fenestration.
Status: Conditions | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - 71 Ayebridges Avenue Egham Surrey TW20 8HT
Single storey side and rear extension
Status: Conditions | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - 1 A Clandon Avenue Egham Surrey TW20 8LP
Details pursuant to Discharge Condition 4 (Potentially contaminated land) & 10 (Sustainable construction) of planning permission RU.24/1425 for the Proposed attached dwelling and alterations to the ex
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - 44 Glebe Road Egham Surrey TW20 8BT
Ground floor rear extension
Status: Conditions | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - 59 Hythe Park Road Egham Surrey TW20 8DA
Prior Approval for a single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling house with a maximum height of 3.00 metres and eaves height of 3.00 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2025-05-15
View full details - - 1a Clandon Avenue Egham Surrey TW20 8LP
Details pursuant to Discharge Condition 4 (Potentially contaminated land) and 10 (Sustainable construction) of planning permission RU.24/1425 (Proposed attached dwelling and alterations to the existin
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2025-05-15
View full details - - 27 Clandon Avenue Egham Surrey TW20 8LP
Prior Approval for a single storey rear extension with a depth of 3.60 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling house with a maximum height of 3.40 metres and eaves height of 2.30 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2025-04-25
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A brief summary of Thorpe Lea in Surrey
Thorpe Lea is a charming settlement within the Borough of Runnymede, Surrey, located about 18 miles west of central London. It is situated alongside Egham Hythe and Pooley Green, with the M25 motorway to the north and the River Thames to the south, providing convenient access to surrounding areas while maintaining a distinct community character. This locality is of interest for planning applications due to its strategic positioning and proximity to significant transport routes.
Property prices in Thorpe Lea show an average sale price of £480,926, 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 Thorpe Lea a particularly low-crime area.
Thorpe Lea has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Staines, Egham Hythe, Egham, No data available for publication by HE, Thorpe. 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 Thorpe Lea includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Thorpe Hay Meadow SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Thorpe Lea
In the last 24 months, 74 planning applications were submitted near Thorpe Lea. Of these, 69% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 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 Thorpe Lea.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Thorpe Lea were discharge of conditions (13), outline applications (12), amendments (7).
In terms of development scale, 9 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 64 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 18 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Awaiting decision: 48 applications
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