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Planning in Whitebushes

Approved
86%
61 of 69 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Whitebushes in the last 24 months, from Reigate and Banstead Borough Council's planning register.

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About Whitebushes

Whitebushes is a suburb located in Surrey, England, nestled between Redhill and Horley along the A23. It is adjacent to Earlswood Common, a local nature reserve featuring lakes and picnic areas, providing a natural buffer from the outskirts of Reigate. The area benefits from convenient transport links, with Earlswood station on the Brighton Main Line nearby, and is close to notable landmarks such as Royal Earlswood Park and East Surrey Hospital, making it an attractive location for potential planning applications.

Property prices in Whitebushes show an average sale price of £521,831, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

The area around Whitebushes has 9 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Whitebushes 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 Whitebushes, 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, 80 planning applications were submitted near Whitebushes. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (21), outline applications (13), amendments (10).

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

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Whitebushes?
In the last 24 months, 80 planning applications were submitted near Whitebushes. The approval rate is 86%.
How long do planning decisions take near Whitebushes?
The average planning decision time near Whitebushes is 61 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 Whitebushes?
The planning approval rate near Whitebushes is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Whitebushes?
The most common type of planning application near Whitebushes is full planning applications, with 21 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Whitebushes?
You can search and track planning applications near Whitebushes on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.