Upper Hale, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Hale, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
About Upper Hale
Upper Hale, located in Surrey just north of Farnham, is a village that forms part of a connected settlement alongside Lower Hale, Weybourne, and Heath End. This elevated area offers stunning views to the south over the Greensand Ridge, with housing primarily built on the Farnham clay and sandstone range. The electoral ward of Farnham Upper Hale has a population of 4,241, making it an important community for local planning considerations and developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £682,323 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Waverley
- Parliamentary constituency: Farnham and Bordon
- LSOA: Waverley 003A
Crime Statistics
60 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 27
- anti-social-behaviour: 7
- vehicle-crime: 5
- burglary: 3
- criminal-damage-arson: 3
- drugs: 3
- other-theft: 3
- public-order: 3
- shoplifting: 3
- possession-of-weapons: 2
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upper Hale.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Hale.
- 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 Upper Hale based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
26 planning applications found near Upper Hale.
- - 4, Beam Hollow, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0NA
Erection of two storey extension and alterations following demolition of attached garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 5 Paddock, Wood Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0PQ
Certificate of lawfulness under section 192 for erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 1, Hill Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0QJ
Screening opinion for appeal reference app/r3650/w/25/3376815 planning application reference wa/2025/00931for erection of a two storey dwelling and associated works including demolition of single stor
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 21, Ball And Wicket Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0PD
Erection of a boundary fence and gate with associated works following removal of existing fence.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 1 The Knoll, Highlands Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0LX
Hip to gable and dormer extensions including raising of roof eaves and ridge heights to existing single storey dwelling to provide accommodation in roof space; erection of entrance porch and alteratio
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - 6, Old Heath Way, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0QP
Erection of a rear extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - 41, Alma Way, Heath End, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0QN
Erection of a single storey extension following demolition of existing conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - 33, Alma Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0LW
Certificate of lawfulness s192 for erection of two storey rear extension and single storey side extension (as amplified and amended by additional information and plan received 17/02 and amended plan r
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - 20, Alma Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0LA
Erection of single and two storey extensions and alterations together with dormer extension and installation of rooflights to provide habitable accommodation in roof space; associated landscaping work
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 34 The Old Cottage, Alma Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0LH
Application for works to trees subject of tree preservation order 27/24
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - Winterbourne Close, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0DP
Application for works to trees subject of tree preservation order 01/19
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - 8A, Brooklands Close, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 9BT
Erection of a single storey extension and alterations to integral garage to provide additional habitable accommodation with associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - 18, The Crescent, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0LG
Erection of a first floor extension over existing balcony area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-07-14
View full details - - 6, Old Heath Way, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0QP
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.30 M for which the height would be 3.20 M and for which the height of the eaves would
Status: Rejected | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - Thirdonrite, Nelson Close, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 9AR
Certificate of lawfulness under section 192 for erection of a single storey extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-05-12
View full details - - Little Rough, Alma Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0JY
Application for works to and removal of trees subject of tree preservation order 24/07
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - 21, Elm Crescent, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0QW
Alterations to roof to provide habitable accommodation including dormer extension raising of ridge height and installation of rooflights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - 2, Burstock Close, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0AF
Alterations to roof space to provide additional habitable accommodation with installation of rooflights and a cabrio window.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - Anglesey House Farnborough Road Aldershot Hampshire GU11 3BJ
Lime trees T1-T18 on submitted plan (trees T10,T11,T13-T18,Y22-T26 and 5 Limes from group G1 of TPO 486) currently stand at 18 metres trees to be re-pollarded to historic pollard points, leaving a hei
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Rushmoor | Date: 2024-07-19
View full details - - 8 Serona, Highlands Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0LX
Erection of single storey extension together with partial alteration to integral garage to form habitable accommodation and alterations to existing fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2024-06-24
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A brief summary of Upper Hale in Surrey
Upper Hale, located in Surrey just north of Farnham, is a village that forms part of a connected settlement alongside Lower Hale, Weybourne, and Heath End. This elevated area offers stunning views to the south over the Greensand Ridge, with housing primarily built on the Farnham clay and sandstone range. The electoral ward of Farnham Upper Hale has a population of 4,241, making it an important community for local planning considerations and developments.
Property prices in Upper Hale show an average sale price of £682,323, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Upper Hale area recorded 60 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Upper Hale has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Upper Hale includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bourley and Long Valley SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Thames Basin Heaths. 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 Upper Hale
In the last 24 months, 56 planning applications were submitted near Upper Hale. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Upper Hale.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Upper Hale slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Upper Hale were full planning applications (33), tree works (10), outline applications (9). Full planning applications account for 59% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 8 medium-scale applications, 48 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
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: 38 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 14 applications
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