How long do planning decisions take near West Clandon?

The average planning decision time near West Clandon is 55 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 West Clandon?

The planning approval rate near West Clandon is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near West Clandon?

The most common type of planning application near West Clandon is discharge of conditions, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near West Clandon?

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West Clandon, Surrey Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near West Clandon, Surrey.

Surrey · England · settlement

Planning applications in West Clandon are administered by Guildford Borough Council. View the full Guildford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About West Clandon

West Clandon is a village located in Surrey, England, just 1 mile northwest of the smaller village of East Clandon and within close proximity to the A3 motorway. This strategic location makes it an area of interest for potential planning applications, offering both rural charm and convenient access to major transport links.

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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 008B

Crime Statistics

22 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 20
drugs: 1
other-theft: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near West Clandon.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 West Clandon based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

11 planning applications found near West Clandon.

- Oakdene, Oak Grange Road, West Clandon, Guildford, GU4 7UB
Construction of new replacement single storey rear extension and outbuilding following demolition of existing rear single storey extension and outbuilding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-25
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26/P/00874 - Oakdene, Oak Grange Road, West Clandon, Guildford, GU4 7UB
Construction of new replacement single storey rear extension and outbuilding following demolition...
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-25
26/T/00141 - Holm House, The Street, West Clandon, Guildford, GU4 7SX
T1 Oak: Reduce height by 3m. Height 20m. Finished Height 17m. Reduce width by 3m. Width 18m. Fini...
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-10
- Holm House, The Street, West Clandon, Guildford, GU4 7SX
T1 Oak: Reduce height by 3m. Height 20m. Finished Height 17m. Reduce width by 3m. Width 18m. Finished width 15m. G1 2x Ash: Fell to near ground level due to Ash Die Back. T2 Ash: Fell to near ground l
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-10
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- St Peter And St Paul's Church, The Street, West Clandon
Discharge of condition 6 (Joinery) and 7 (detailed drawings) and 9 (Arboricultural Method Statement) of planning application 23/P/00931. Approved 14/09/2023
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-05
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25/D/00004/2 - St Peter And St Paul's Church, The Street, West Clandon
Discharge of condition 6 (Joinery) and 7 (detailed drawings) and 9 (Arboricultural Method Stateme...
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-05
26/P/00697 - St Peter And St Paul's Church, The Street, West Clandon
Application under section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to vary condition 2 (drawi...
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-05-21
26/P/00659 - 20 Bennett Way, West Clandon, Guildford, GU4 7TN
Erection of detached garage.
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-05-15
- 20 Bennett Way, West Clandon, Guildford, GU4 7TN
Erection of detached garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-05-15
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- Land rear of, Willow House, Oak Grange Road, West Clandon, Guildford, GU4 7UA
Discharge of condition 2 (drawing numbers), 3 (protection of trees), 4 (site waste management plan), 5 (materials), 6 (SAP report), 7 (boundary treatment), 8 (ecological enhancement plan), 9 (air sour
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-05-04
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- Australind, The Street, West Clandon, Guildford, GU4 7TE
Certficate of Lawfulness for a proposed development to establish whether the erection of a single storey outbuilding within the residential curtilage of the dwellinghouse, to be used for purposes inci
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-01-02
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A brief summary of West Clandon in Surrey

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

The West Clandon area recorded 22 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.

West Clandon has one conservation area within its boundaries: West Clandon. 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 West Clandon includes 17 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.

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Planning Activity in West Clandon

In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near West Clandon. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near West Clandon may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near West Clandon were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (4), tree works (4).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.

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