Tongham, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Tongham, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
Planning applications in Tongham are administered by Guildford Borough Council. View the full Guildford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Tongham
Tongham is a village located northeast of Farnham in Surrey, England. Its development predominantly spans the western part of the civil parish, situated close to the A31 and A331 roads. The area includes notable features such as Poyle Park to the east and the site of the former Runfold manor house to the west, making it relevant for planning applications and local developments.
Population: 2,350 (2021) · Area: 3.3 km²
District: Guildford
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Area Information
- Admin district: Waverley
- Parliamentary constituency: Farnham and Bordon
- LSOA: Waverley 004B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Tongham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tongham.
- 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 Tongham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
68 planning applications found near Tongham.
- - 54 Poyle Road, Tongham, Farnham, GU10 1DU
Discharge of conditions Application 25/P/00430 Schedule of conditions 21.926.C01 rev A- Landscaping and Biodiversity Enhancement Plan, Ten year management and maintenance plan, Site preparation and af
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - 26/P/00889 - 24 West Ring, The Cardinals, Tongham, Farnham, GU10 1EF
Erection of a side two storey extension following removal of existing ground side floor extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-07-03 - - 24 West Ring, The Cardinals, Tongham, Farnham, GU10 1EF
Erection of a side two storey extension following removal of existing ground side floor extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - 26/00354/FULPP - 2 Chestnut Avenue Aldershot Hampshire GU12 4AU
Retention of existing extensions as built, erection of single-storey front porch extension and other internal and external alterations to facilitate conversion of existing single dwelling house into t
Status: Undecided | Council: Rushmoor | Date: 2026-06-30 - - 2 Chestnut Avenue Aldershot Hampshire GU12 4AU
Retention of existing extensions as built, erection of single-storey front porch extension and other internal and external alterations to facilitate conversion of existing single dwelling house into t
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rushmoor | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - 26/P/00863 - 55 Ellison Way, Tongham, Farnham, GU10 1AY
Single-storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-23 - - 11 Manor Road, Tongham, Farnham, GU10 1BL
Proposed garage conversion to habitable accommodation to facilitate a two storey side and rear extension following demolition of the existing conservatory; changes to fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - 26/P/00841 - 11 Manor Road, Tongham, Farnham, GU10 1BL
Proposed garage conversion to habitable accommodation to facilitate a two storey side and rear ex...
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-19 - - Land at St Paul's C of E Infant School, The Cardinals, Tongham, GU10 1EF
Details of a Plant Noise Assesment submitted pursuant to Condition 16 of planning permission ref : GU24/CON/00010 dated 30 October 2024 under their ref SCCRef-2026-0079.
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - 26/CON/00017 - Land at St Pauls Church Of England Infant School, West Ring, The Cardinals, Tongham, Farnham, GU10 1EF
Consultation from Surrey Country Council for Details of a Plant Noise Assesment submitted pursuan...
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-01 - - 1 North Close Aldershot Hampshire GU12 4HA
Variation of condition 1 (hours of operation) imposed on planning permission 25/00117/REVPP dated 11 June 2025, for a restaurant with drive-through and takeaway facility (Use Class E) and associated s
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rushmoor | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 61 Newton Way, Tongham, Farnham, GU10 1BY
Erection of detached garage building with associated landscaping works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 4 Kings Avenue, Tongham, Farnham, GU10 1AU
Erection of a single storey rear extension with roof windows and changes to fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 4 Kings Avenue, Tongham, Farnham, GU10 1AU
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed development to establish whether the erection of single storey rear extension together with conversion of loft space to habitable accommodation with a rear dor
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - 16 Cedar Close Aldershot Hampshire GU12 4BD
Erection of a single storey rear extension measuring 5.5 metres from the rear wall of the original house x 2.83 metres to the eaves and 2.83 metres overall height
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Rushmoor | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 46 Carfax Avenue, Tongham, Farnham, GU10 1BB
Installation of a timber fence and gates along the side boundaries.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-11-25
View full details - - 21 Oxenden Road, Tongham, Farnham, GU10 1AR
Erection of close boarded timber fence following demolition/removal of existing fence (amended description 15/12/2025).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 87 Carfax Avenue, Tongham, Farnham, GU10 1BE
Certificate of Lawfulness for an existing use, building work or activity in breach of conditions to establish whether the breaches relating to Conditions 2 (materials), 4 (hardstanding), 6 (boundary t
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 2 Chestnut Avenue Aldershot Hampshire GU12 4AU
Retention of existing extensions as built, erection of single-storey front porch extension and other internal and external alterations, and conversion of extended single dwelling house into two reside
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Rushmoor | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - 103 Carfax Avenue, Tongham, Farnham, GU10 1BE
T1 Common Horse Chestnut - Reduce height and spread up to 2 meters. Height from 18m to 16m, spread from 12m to 10m. (TPO - No. 8 of 2015)
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2024-12-16
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A brief summary of Tongham in Surrey
Tongham is a village located northeast of Farnham in Surrey, England. Its development predominantly spans the western part of the civil parish, situated close to the A31 and A331 roads. The area includes notable features such as Poyle Park to the east and the site of the former Runfold manor house to the west, making it relevant for planning applications and local developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,350 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Guildford district.
Tongham covers an area of approximately 3.3 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Tongham a particularly low-crime area.
Tongham has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Seale, No data available for publication by HE. 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 Tongham includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Surrey Hills. 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, Tongham 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 Tongham
In the last 24 months, 80 planning applications were submitted near Tongham. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 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 Tongham.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Tongham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Tongham were full planning applications (31), outline applications (14), discharge of conditions (10). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 9 medium-scale applications, 50 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 28 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 43 applications
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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.