How long do planning decisions take near Whitebushes?

The average planning decision time near Whitebushes is 51 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 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 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 14 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Whitebushes?

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Whitebushes, Surrey Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Whitebushes, Surrey.

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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.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £392,267 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Reigate and Banstead
Parliamentary constituency: East Surrey
LSOA: Reigate and Banstead 008A

Crime Statistics

78 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 45
public-order: 10
criminal-damage-arson: 6
anti-social-behaviour: 5
other-theft: 4
vehicle-crime: 3
drugs: 2
bicycle-theft: 1
shoplifting: 1
other-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Whitebushes.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Whitebushes based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Whitebushes.

- 22 Greenwood Drive Redhill Surrey RH1 5PJ
Proposed single storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-01-27
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- 48 Wimborne Avenue Redhill Surrey RH1 5AG
New single-storey rear extension. As amended on 26/02/2026.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-01-13
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- 3 Hillford Place Redhill Surrey RH1 5AT
Ground floor infill rear extension to existing dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2025-11-17
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- The Burrow 27 Woodside Way Salfords Surrey RH1 5BD
Double storey side extension and single storey rear and front extensions
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2025-10-07
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- 18 - 24 Yeoman Way Redhill Surrey RH1 5BL
External windows and doors in communal and flats
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2025-09-02
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- 2 - 8 Yeoman Way Redhill Surrey RH1 5BL
External windows and doors in communal and flats
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2025-09-02
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- 17 - 23 Yeoman Way Redhill Surrey RH1 5AZ
External windows and doors in communal and flats
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2025-09-02
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- 9 Wimborne Avenue Redhill Surrey RH1 5AQ
Proposed hip to gable conversion and new loft dormer extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Reigate | Date: 2025-07-11
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- 75 Prince Albert Square Redhill Surrey RH1 5AR
Rear dinning room extension. As amended on 09/06/2023
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2023-04-28
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A brief summary of Whitebushes in Surrey

Property prices in Whitebushes show an average sale price of £392,267, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Whitebushes area recorded 78 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Whitebushes includes 9 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Whitebushes

In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Whitebushes. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Whitebushes maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Whitebushes were full planning applications (14), outline applications (8), amendments (6). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 29 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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