How long do planning decisions take near Wisley?

The average planning decision time near Wisley is 59 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 Wisley?

The planning approval rate near Wisley is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wisley?

The most common type of planning application near Wisley is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wisley?

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Wisley, Surrey Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wisley, Surrey.

Surrey · England · settlement

Planning applications in Wisley are administered by Guildford Borough Council. View the full Guildford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Wisley

Wisley is a picturesque village and civil parish in Surrey, nestled between Cobham and Woking within the Borough of Guildford. It is renowned for the Royal Horticultural Society's Wisley Garden and features the River Wey, which enhances its natural beauty. The area includes Ockham and Wisley Commons, characterized by unique high acid heathland, creating diverse habitats. Notably, Wisley has a weather monitoring station that has recorded some of the UK's highest temperatures, making it an area of interest for environmental and planning considerations.

Population: 176 (2021) · Area: 4.0 km²

District: Guildford

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £491,200 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Guildford
Parliamentary constituency: Guildford
LSOA: Guildford 001B

Crime Statistics

14 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 5
anti-social-behaviour: 3
vehicle-crime: 2
criminal-damage-arson: 1
drugs: 1
other-theft: 1
public-order: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wisley.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wisley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Wisley.

- Car Park, Royal Horticultural Society Gardens, Wisley Lane, Wisley, GU23 6QX
Discharge of Condition 4 (Scheme for pedestrian access) & Condition 5 (Fast charge charging point for proposed parking spaces) of Planning Permission 23/P/00219 approved 19/07/2023
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2023-09-01
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A brief summary of Wisley in Surrey

Wisley covers an area of approximately 4.0 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 Wisley show an average sale price of £491,200, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were 14 crimes reported in the Wisley area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

Wisley has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Ockham Mill, Wey and Godalming Navigations, Byfleet Village, Wisley. 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 Wisley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ockham and Wisley Commons SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Thames Basin Heaths. 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 Wisley

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Wisley. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Wisley.

At 59 days on average, decisions near Wisley slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Wisley were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.

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