Wonersh, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wonersh, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
About Wonersh
Wonersh is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Waverley district of Surrey, within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is notable for its three Conservation Areas and is situated approximately three to six miles southeast of Guildford, making it an attractive locale for planning applications focused on conservation and development in a scenic setting.
Population: 3,453 (2021) · Area: 17.2 km²
District: Waverley
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £514,446 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Guildford
- Parliamentary constituency: Godalming and Ash
- LSOA: Guildford 018B
Crime Statistics
14 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 6
- anti-social-behaviour: 3
- vehicle-crime: 3
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- shoplifting: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wonersh.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wonersh.
- 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 Wonersh based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Wonersh.
- - Green Place, The Street, Wonersh, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0PF
Application under section 73 to vary conditions 1 (approved plans) and 2 (materials) of wa/2024/02403 to allow alterations to door and window design; alterations to external finishes to allow oak feat
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Lichen Cottage, Wonersh Common, Wonersh, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0PJ
Construction of a dropped kerb and new vehicular access hard surfacing and associated work.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Lynwood, Barton Road, Bramley, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0EA
Erection of single and two storey extensions and alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - The Common 1, Wonersh Common, Wonersh, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0PJ
Amendment to wa/2025/00969 - the replacement of the approved front window and door arrangement with a single up-and-over door to create a secure storage area at ground floor level; and the blocking up
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Green Place, The Street, Wonersh, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0PF
Amendment to wa/2024/02403 householder planning permission the proposed amendments relate solely to external materials and minor fenestration detailing.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 1, New Road, Wonersh, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0SF
Erection of single storey extensions and alterations together with conversion of attached store to habitable accommodation; extension to roof ridge to provide additional habitable accommodation in roo
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Praslin, Barnett Lane, Wonersh, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0RX
Erection of a single storey infill extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 52, New Road, Wonersh, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0SE
Erection of a single storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear extension; alterations to roofspace including a dormer to provide habitable accommodation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Medd House, The Street, Wonersh, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0PF
Listed building consent for internal and external alterations and replacement fenestrations.
Status: Permitted | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - Dalewood, Blackheath Lane, Wonersh, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0PN
Erection of single storey extension and alterations to fenestration following demolition of existing conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Orchard House, Wonersh Common, Wonersh, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0PH
Application for removal of tree subject of tree preservation order 06/08
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Praslin, Barnett Lane, Wonersh, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0RX
Certificate of lawfulness under section 192 for erection of a single storey infill extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 33, New Road, Wonersh, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0SF
Erection of single storey extensions and alterations to existing single storey dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - Green Place, The Street, Wonersh, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0PF
Erection of a garden room following demolition of existing detached garage (as amplified by additional information and emails received 23//01/2025 and 24/01/2025).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - 13, New Road, Wonersh, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0SF
Erection of a dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2024-11-29
View full details - - 9 Alderbrook, New Road, Wonersh, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0SF
Erection of extensions and alterations to bungalow to form a chalet bungalow including dormer window and juliet balcony.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2024-11-15
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A brief summary of Wonersh in Surrey
Wonersh is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Waverley district of Surrey, within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is notable for its three Conservation Areas and is situated approximately three to six miles southeast of Guildford, making it an attractive locale for planning applications focused on conservation and development in a scenic setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,453 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Waverley district.
Wonersh covers an area of approximately 17.2 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 Wonersh show an average sale price of £514,446, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 14 crimes reported in the Wonersh area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Wonersh has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bramley, Wonersh. 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 Wonersh includes 17 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, Wonersh 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 Wonersh
In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Wonersh. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 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 Wonersh.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Wonersh were full planning applications (22), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 61% 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, 33 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 20 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 11 applications
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