How long do planning decisions take near Wanborough?

The average planning decision time near Wanborough is 63 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Wanborough?

The planning approval rate near Wanborough is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wanborough?

The most common type of planning application near Wanborough is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wanborough?

You can search and track planning applications near Wanborough on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.

Wanborough, Surrey Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wanborough, Surrey.

Surrey · England · settlement

View council

About Wanborough

Wanborough is a picturesque rural village and civil parish located in Surrey, about 4 miles west of Guildford, nestled on the northern slopes of the Hog's Back. Positioned between the villages of Puttenham and Normandy, Wanborough developed primarily to support Wanborough Manor, which is situated near historic springs. This charming locale may offer unique opportunities for planning applications, particularly in the context of preserving its heritage and natural environment.

Population: 360 (2021) · Area: 7.6 km²

District: Guildford

Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Wanborough.

Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £514,446 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Guildford
Parliamentary constituency: Guildford
LSOA: Guildford 005E

Crime Statistics

5 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

anti-social-behaviour: 1
bicycle-theft: 1
criminal-damage-arson: 1
drugs: 1
violent-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wanborough.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wanborough.

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 Wanborough based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Wanborough.

- Wanborough Springs, Wanborough Hill, Wanborough, Guildford, GU3 2JR
Discharge of Condition 3 (materials), 4 (joinery) & 5(roof lights) of planning permission 25/P/00954 approved 10/10/2025.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details
- Little Orchard Farm, Wanborough Hill, Wanborough, Guildford, GU3 2JR
Certificate of Lawfulness for existing use to establish whether the existing use of an outbuilding for ancillary residential accommodation to include holiday let (up to 90 days) is lawful.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details
- The Court, Wanborough Manor, Wanborough Hill, Wanborough, Guildford, GU3 2JR
Creation of a parking space.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2024-08-12
View full details

Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.

A brief summary of Wanborough in Surrey

Wanborough covers an area of approximately 7.6 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Wanborough show an average sale price of £514,446, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Wanborough is generally good, with just 5 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Wanborough has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Puttenham, Wanborough. 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 Wanborough includes 20 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, Wanborough 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 Wanborough

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Wanborough. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 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 Wanborough.

At 63 days on average, decisions near Wanborough slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Wanborough were full planning applications (5), tree works (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.

Nearby Towns

Explore planning applications in nearby areas:

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.