Walton on the Hill, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Walton on the Hill, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
Planning applications in Walton on the Hill are administered by Mole Valley District Council. View the full Mole Valley District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Walton on the Hill
Walton-on-the-Hill is a picturesque village located in the Reigate and Banstead district of Surrey, England, positioned between the market towns of Reigate and Epsom. Nestled on the North Downs and just under a mile from the M25 motorway, this charming community is notable for its historical golf venue, Walton Heath Golf Club, which has welcomed illustrious members including King Edward VIII and Winston Churchill, and famously hosted the 1981 Ryder Cup. This blend of rural appeal and rich history makes Walton-on-the-Hill an intriguing area for planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £672,979 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Mole Valley
- Parliamentary constituency: Dorking and Horley
- LSOA: Mole Valley 008A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Walton on the Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Walton on the Hill.
- 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 Walton on the Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
32 planning applications found near Walton on the Hill.
- 26/01041/HHOLD - Tiburon Chequers Lane Walton On The Hill Surrey KT20 7QY
The removal of the triple garage and the construction of a side and rear two storey extension and a single storey side extension with fenestration and pitched roof detail.
Status: Undecided | Council: Reigate and Banstead | Date: 2026-06-16 - 26/01016/CAN - Cuillins Dorking Road Walton On The Hill Surrey KT20 7RH
T1-Lawson Cypress. 6-7m height reduction
Status: Undecided | Council: Reigate and Banstead | Date: 2026-06-11 - - Cuillins Dorking Road Walton On The Hill Surrey KT20 7RH
T1-Lawson Cypress. 6-7m height reduction
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - - Adina Wonford Close Walton On The Hill Surrey KT20 7QX
Submission of landscaping details pursuant to condition 4 of permission 26/00229/HHOLD. Construction of new two car garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - Walton Cottage Deans Lane Walton On The Hill Surrey KT20 7TS
T1- Lime Action- Reduce by 1-2 metres back to previous form. Reason - Historic pruning theme
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - 26/00967/CAN - Walton Cottage Deans Lane Walton On The Hill Surrey KT20 7TS
T1- Lime Action- Reduce by 1-2 metres back to previous form. Reason - Historic pruning theme
Status: Undecided | Council: Reigate and Banstead | Date: 2026-06-04 - 26/00823/HHOLD - Cannon House Hurst Drive Walton On The Hill Surrey KT20 7QU
Proposed single-storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Reigate and Banstead | Date: 2026-05-12 - 26/00821/CLP - Mafalda Nursery Road Walton On The Hill Surrey KT20 7TU
Erection of an outbuilding for storage
Status: Undecided | Council: Reigate and Banstead | Date: 2026-05-12 - - 11 Chequers Lane Walton On The Hill Surrey KT20 7SF
Self-seeding multi-stemmed Sycamore tree (number 1) on border of 11 Chequers Lane and 3 Kingswear Cottages in the thoroughfare. Reduce trees by 6.5 meters. Never been looked after and have become a nu
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - 26/00507/CAN - 11 Chequers Lane Walton On The Hill Surrey KT20 7SF
Self-seeding multi-stemmed Sycamore tree (number 1) on border of 11 Chequers Lane and 3 Kingswear Cottages in the thoroughfare. Reduce trees by 6.5 meters. Never been looked after and have become a nu
Status: Undecided | Council: Reigate and Banstead | Date: 2026-03-26 - 26/00496/CAN - The White Cottage Hurst Drive Walton On The Hill Surrey KT20 7QU
T1-Willow. 3-3.5m height reduction with 2m lateral width reduction
Status: Undecided | Council: Reigate and Banstead | Date: 2026-03-24 - - The White Cottage Hurst Drive Walton On The Hill Surrey KT20 7QU
T1-Willow. 3-3.5m height reduction with 2m lateral width reduction
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Beddington House Egmont Park Road Walton On The Hill Surrey KT20 7QG
Cypress (T1) - lift to canopy 6m. Yew (T2) - reduce crown by 20%, taking the height from 9m to 7.5m and the width from 8m to 6m Cypress (T3 and T4) - lift canopy to 6m. Yew (T5) - reduce crown by 20%,
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Lammas Nursery Road Walton On The Hill Surrey KT20 7TU
T1- 1x Willow tree, remove 1x large limb on right hand side to reduce the weight due to large cavity below. Reduce the remainder of the tree by 1-2 metres to previous points.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Tribeca Dorking Road Walton On The Hill Surrey KT20 7RH
Thuja (T1) To reduce back the 2 lower limbs over the path by 2m. Maple (T2) To cut back the lower lateral limbs of the Maple from the Summer house and path by up to 2.5m. Sycamore (T3) To cut back the
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Adina Wonford Close Walton On The Hill Surrey KT20 7QX
Construction of new two car garage. As amended on 30/03/2026. As amended on 17/03/2026.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Alexandra House Deans Lane Walton On The Hill Surrey KT20 7TT
Proposed 3 bay prefabricated garage.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Church Acre Breech Lane Walton On The Hill Surrey KT20 7SQ
T1 Lime. 4-4.5m height reduction with 2m lateral width reduction. Reason for work-to manage height and spread of crown and allow more light into rear garden. T2 Pine. No works required. T3 Sycamore. 2
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Church Acre Breech Lane Walton On The Hill Surrey KT20 7SQ
G1 Leylandii. 3m height reduction. Reason for work. to allow more light into rear garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - Church Acre Breech Lane Walton On The Hill Surrey KT20 7SQ
T1 magnolia. 2-2.5m radial crown reduction. T2 cherry. 2m radial crown reduction. T3 cherry. 2m radial crown reduction. T4 cherry. 2-2.5m radial crown reduction. T5 cherry. 2m radial crown reduction.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Reigate | Date: 2025-12-29
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A brief summary of Walton on the Hill in Surrey
Walton-on-the-Hill is a picturesque village located in the Reigate and Banstead district of Surrey, England, positioned between the market towns of Reigate and Epsom. Nestled on the North Downs and just under a mile from the M25 motorway, this charming community is notable for its historical golf venue, Walton Heath Golf Club, which has welcomed illustrious members including King Edward VIII and Winston Churchill, and famously hosted the 1981 Ryder Cup. This blend of rural appeal and rich history makes Walton-on-the-Hill an intriguing area for planning applications.
Property prices in Walton on the Hill show an average sale price of £672,979, 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 Walton on the Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Walton on the Hill has one conservation area within its boundaries: Walton on the Hill. 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 Walton on the Hill includes 15 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, Walton on the Hill 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 Walton on the Hill
In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Walton on the Hill. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 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 Walton on the Hill.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Walton on the Hill were listed building and heritage (19), full planning applications (7), outline applications (4). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 36 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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