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Planning in West Horsley

Approved
78%
64 of 80 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of West Horsley in the last 24 months, from Guildford Borough Council's planning register.

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About West Horsley

West Horsley is a semi-rural village located in Surrey, England, nestled between Guildford and Leatherhead. It sits along the A246, with convenient access to the M25 and A3. The village features the ancient Sheepleas Woods, which encompass approximately 255 acres and form part of the North Downs ridge, while most of its land lies just north of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), offering a unique setting for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,931 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Guildford district.

West Horsley covers an area of approximately 10.8 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 West Horsley show an average sale price of £606,659, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around West Horsley has 22 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Horsley 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near West Horsley, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 98 planning applications were submitted near West Horsley. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (33), discharge of conditions (22), tree works (12).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near West Horsley?
In the last 24 months, 98 planning applications were submitted near West Horsley. The approval rate is 78%.
How long do planning decisions take near West Horsley?
The average planning decision time near West Horsley is 81 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 Horsley?
The planning approval rate near West Horsley is 78%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near West Horsley?
The most common type of planning application near West Horsley is full planning applications, with 33 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near West Horsley?
You can search and track planning applications near West Horsley on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.