Woldingham, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woldingham, Surrey.
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About Woldingham
Woldingham is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Surrey, England, nestled on the North Downs between Oxted and Warlingham, approximately 17.5 miles southeast of London. Home to 2,141 residents, many of whom commute to the capital, Woldingham is a key part of the London commuter belt, with train services on the Oxted line providing access to central London in just 33 minutes. This blend of rural charm and efficient transport links makes Woldingham a significant area for potential planning applications.
Population: 2,542 (2021) · Area: 10.9 km²
District: Tandridge
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £543,210 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tandridge
- Parliamentary constituency: East Surrey
- LSOA: Tandridge 002C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woldingham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woldingham.
- 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 Woldingham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Woldingham.
- - North Wing, Lunghurst Road, Woldingham, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 7EJ
First Floor extension to form new bedroom
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - Woodside, Slines Oak Road, Woldingham, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 7BH
Erection of fencing and a gate (Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed)).
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Craigmyle Glebe, Croft Road, Woldingham, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 7EN
Installation of new and replacement playground equipment, seating and signage. (Part retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Church Of St Paul, Croft Road, Woldingham, Surrey, CR3 7EN
St Paul, Woldingham (II; 1933) who would like to proceed with the resulting works to flintwork of their tower.
Status: Undecided | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - The Vines, Lunghurst Road, Woldingham, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 7EJ
Erection of small bike store and timber pergola in rear garden, erection of timber fences at front and rear of the site.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Ravens Dene, Slines Oak Road, Woldingham, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 7HL
Erection of single storey rear extension and 1st floor side extension, replacement/enlargement of windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Hillslea Cottage, Southfields Road, Woldingham, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 7BG
Ground floor front infill, first floor extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - The Vines, Lunghurst Road, Woldingham, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 7EJ
Construction of an oak-framed structure in the rear garden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - Roughlea, Butlers Dene Road, Woldingham, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 7HH
Retention of front boundary timber fence
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Valley Fields, Southfields Road, Woldingham, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 7BG
Partial demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of extension to match
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - Chalcombe Cottage, Slines Oak Road, Woldingham, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 7HL
Erection of a first floor extension built on top of original dwelling. (Notification of enlargement of a dwelling house by construction of additional storeys under Schedule 2, Part 1, Class AA)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2024-04-18
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A brief summary of Woldingham in Surrey
Woldingham is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Surrey, England, nestled on the North Downs between Oxted and Warlingham, approximately 17.5 miles southeast of London. Home to 2,141 residents, many of whom commute to the capital, Woldingham is a key part of the London commuter belt, with train services on the Oxted line providing access to central London in just 33 minutes. This blend of rural charm and efficient transport links makes Woldingham a significant area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,542 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Tandridge district.
Woldingham covers an area of approximately 10.9 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 Woldingham show an average sale price of £543,210, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Woldingham a particularly low-crime area.
Woldingham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Woldingham Green. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Woldingham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Woldingham & Oxted Downs SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Surrey Hills. 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, Woldingham 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 Woldingham
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Woldingham. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 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 Woldingham.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Woldingham were full planning applications (8), amendments (4). Full planning applications account for 62% 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, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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- Hamsey Green planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- 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.