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Planning in Wisley

Approved
78%
14 of 17 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Wisley in the last 24 months, from Guildford Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Wisley

Postcode districts

GU23 242 applications in the last 12 monthsKT14 175 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Guildford Borough Council

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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 176 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Guildford district.

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 £477,219, 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 Wisley a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Wisley has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wisley 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 Wisley, 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, 25 planning applications were submitted near Wisley. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (7), full planning applications (5), outline applications (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Wisley?
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Wisley. The approval rate is 78%.
How long do planning decisions take near Wisley?
The average planning decision time near Wisley is 86 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 78%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Wisley?
The most common type of planning application near Wisley is discharge of conditions, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Wisley?
You can search and track planning applications near Wisley on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.