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Planning in Westhumble

Approved
90%
26 of 29 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Westhumble in the last 24 months, from Mole Valley District Council's planning register.

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About Westhumble

Westhumble is a village located in Surrey, England, about 2 km north of Dorking. While it does not have its own civil parish, most of the village falls within the ecclesiastical Parish of Mickleham, making it a unique area for planning considerations.

Property prices in Westhumble show an average sale price of £484,293, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Westhumble area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Westhumble a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Westhumble has 31 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Westhumble 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 Westhumble, 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, 39 planning applications were submitted near Westhumble. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (5), outline applications (2), tree works (2).

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 Westhumble?
In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near Westhumble. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Westhumble?
The average planning decision time near Westhumble is 69 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 Westhumble?
The planning approval rate near Westhumble is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Westhumble?
The most common type of planning application near Westhumble is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Westhumble?
You can search and track planning applications near Westhumble on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.