Windlesham, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Windlesham, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
About Windlesham
Windlesham is a sizeable village located in the Surrey Heath borough of Surrey, England, approximately 25 miles southwest of central London. Named after the Windle Brook that flows nearby, the village has a population of around 4,000, while the broader civil parish, which includes the larger villages of Bagshot and Lightwater, is home to about 17,000 residents. This demographic and geographic context is essential for those researching planning applications in the area.
Population: 16,884 (2021) · Area: 22.4 km²
District: Surrey Heath
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £807,090 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Surrey Heath
- Parliamentary constituency: Surrey Heath
- LSOA: Surrey Heath 001F
Crime Statistics
20 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- shoplifting: 8
- violent-crime: 8
- anti-social-behaviour: 4
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Windlesham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Windlesham.
- 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 Windlesham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Windlesham.
- - Netherfield Church Road Windlesham Surrey GU20 6BT
Erection of an orangery to rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Surrey Heath | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - The Orchard Church Road Windlesham Surrey GU20 6BL
Erection of single-storey side extension and a detached single garage and car port.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Surrey Heath | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - 12 Windle Close Windlesham Surrey GU20 6DY
Erection of first floor side/rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Surrey Heath | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 39 Chertsey Road Windlesham GU20 6EW
Change of use of land from residential to play area for children's nursery.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Surrey Heath | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Rowena School Lane Windlesham Surrey GU20 6EY
Erection of single storey rear/side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Surrey Heath | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 6 Woodlands Lane Windlesham Surrey GU20 6AH
Erection of a part single, part two storey rear extension, new entrance canopy, and fenestration changes.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Surrey Heath | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 18 Chertsey Road Windlesham Surrey GU20 6EP
Extension of existing driveway and dropped kerb with associated hardstanding.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Surrey Heath | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Hotoly House Baigents Lane Windlesham Surrey GU20 6DU
Erection of new boundary treatment with associated landscaping (retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Surrey Heath | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Pound Meadow Pound Lane Windlesham Surrey GU20 6BP
Submission of details to comply with condition 6 (air brick) attached to planning permission 25/0649/LLB for the Listed Building Consent for repairs to the structural timber frame of the listed buildi
Status: Permitted | Council: Surrey Heath | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - Little Bay Trees Rectory Lane Windlesham Surrey GU20 6BW
Prior approval for a larger home extension (Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A) with a maximum depth of 6 metres, a maximum height of 3 metres and an eaves height of 3 metres following demoilition of exsitin
Status: Permitted | Council: Surrey Heath | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Cedar Court Church Road Windlesham Surrey GU20 6BL
Removal of one dangerous Copper Beech
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Surrey Heath | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - 41 Windmill Field Windlesham Surrey GU20 6QD
Erection of first floor side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Surrey Heath | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - Glarry Woodlands Lane Windlesham Surrey GU20 6AQ
Erection of single storey rear extension and decking.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Surrey Heath | Date: 2024-09-04
View full details - - 30 Atfield Grove Windlesham Surrey GU20 6DP
Submission of details to comply with condition 4 (Tree Protection) attached to planning permission 23/0634/FFU for the erection of a single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conse
Status: Permitted | Council: Surrey Heath | Date: 2024-01-25
View full details - - Hill Cottage Rectory Lane Windlesham Surrey GU20 6BW
Erection of first floor side extension over existing garage and erection of single storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear kitchen, conservatory and cloakroom.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Surrey Heath | Date: 2023-04-26
View full details - - St John The Baptist Church Church Road Windlesham Surrey GU20 6BL
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Surrey Heath | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Windlesham in Surrey
Windlesham is a sizeable village located in the Surrey Heath borough of Surrey, England, approximately 25 miles southwest of central London. Named after the Windle Brook that flows nearby, the village has a population of around 4,000, while the broader civil parish, which includes the larger villages of Bagshot and Lightwater, is home to about 17,000 residents. This demographic and geographic context is essential for those researching planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 16,884 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Surrey Heath district.
Windlesham covers an area of approximately 22.4 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 Windlesham show an average sale price of £807,090, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 20 crimes reported in the Windlesham area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Windlesham has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Windlesham, Church Road and Kennel Lane, Windlesham, Updown Hill. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Windlesham includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Windlesham 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.
Planning Activity in Windlesham
In the last 24 months, 48 planning applications were submitted near Windlesham. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Windlesham maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Windlesham were full planning applications (21), tree works (5), amendments (4). 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, 1 large-scale (major) development, 4 medium-scale applications, 43 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 19 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 25 applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.