Woodmansterne, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woodmansterne, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
Planning applications in Woodmansterne are administered by Reigate And Banstead Borough Council. View the full Reigate And Banstead Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Woodmansterne
Woodmansterne is a picturesque village located in the borough of Reigate and Banstead, Surrey, adjacent to Greater London. Nestled on a small plateau and the southern slope of the North Downs, the village's ecclesiastical parish extends into nearby areas, including Chipstead, Coulsdon, and Wallington, making it a unique area for planning applications with its blend of rural charm and proximity to urban amenities.
Population: 2,979
District: Reigate and Banstead
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £635,472 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Reigate and Banstead
- Parliamentary constituency: Reigate
- LSOA: Reigate and Banstead 001D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woodmansterne.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woodmansterne.
- 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 Woodmansterne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Woodmansterne.
- 26/01005/PDE - 24 Chipstead Way Woodmansterne Surrey SM7 3JP
Single storey rear extension. Max height 3.8m, height at eaves 2.7m and extending 5m beyond the rear wall.
Status: Undecided | Council: Reigate and Banstead | Date: 2026-06-10 - - 24 Chipstead Way Woodmansterne Surrey SM7 3JP
Single storey rear extension. Max height 3.8m, height at eaves 2.7m and extending 5m beyond the rear wall.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - 26/00862/CLP - 37 Woodmansterne Street Woodmansterne Surrey SM7 3NQ
Conversion of loft space into an additional bedroom
Status: Undecided | Council: Reigate and Banstead | Date: 2026-05-29 - 26/00759/TPO - Land To The Rear Of 59 Prestbury Crescent Woodmansterne Surrey SM7 3PJ
G1 - Ash / Norway Maple-To shorten overhanging branches by approximately 2-3m back to the boundary line. 2 - Lime-To prune back by approximately 2-3m to the boundary line. Reasons - To cut back branch
Status: Undecided | Council: Reigate and Banstead | Date: 2026-05-01 - - 25 Chipstead Way Woodmansterne Surrey SM7 3JH
Single storey rear extension. Max height 3.00m, height at eaves 3.00m and 3.80m extending beyond the rear wall.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of 2 Kingscroft Road Woodmansterne Surrey SM7 3LU
Erection of a single-storey two-bedroom detached dwelling with a pitched roof incorporating four rooflights and solar panels, together with a driveway providing one off-street parking space to the fro
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 2 Hempshaw Avenue Woodmansterne Surrey SM7 3PG
Demolition of existing rear conservatory and garage to side of house. Construction of rear single storey extension, rebuild of garage to side of house with double storey extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 64 Kingscroft Road Woodmansterne Surrey SM7 3LY
Proposed single storey rear extension, proposed front porch and proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and juliette balcony to side adjacent field.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 64 Kingscroft Road Woodmansterne Surrey SM7 3LY
The provision of a mobile home (caravan) within the existing lawful planning unit to provide additional accommodation for family members as part of one household
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Reigate | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 81 Rectory Lane Woodmansterne Surrey SM7 3PE
Domestic rear extension and refurbishment of the house including hip to gable roof addition. Variation of condition 1 of permission 24/01643/HHOLD. Amendment to approved plans. As amended on 29/09/202
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Reigate | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 74 Chipstead Way Woodmansterne Surrey SM7 3JP
Single storey rear extension. Max height 3.15m, height at eaves 2.7m and extending 4.36m beyond the rear wall.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Reigate | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - Rear Of 17 Woodmansterne Street Woodmansterne Surrey SM7 3NN
Erection of a single-storey detached (2-bed, 3-person) bungalow, with associated amenity space, landscaping, car parking, cycle parking and bin storage.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2025-08-06
View full details - - Horton Kirby Financial Services 8 Rectory Lane Woodmansterne Surrey SM7 3PP
Prior notification under Class MA of Part 3, Schedule 2, of the GPDO 2015 to change the use from commercial (Use Class E) to a residential flat 2 Bedroom 4 Person (Use Class C3). As amended on 02/01/2
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Reigate | Date: 2024-11-29
View full details - - 166 Chipstead Way Woodmansterne Surrey SM7 3JS
Loft conversion to existing dwelling house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Reigate | Date: 2024-11-22
View full details - - The Old Farmhouse 37 Woodmansterne Lane Woodmansterne Surrey SM7 3HA
Retrospective application for eastern boundary wall and fence with gates.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2024-05-28
View full details - - 18 Kingscroft Road Woodmansterne Surrey SM7 3LU
Proposed single storey rear extension. As amended on 05/12/2023
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2023-11-24
View full details - - Hill Farm Woodmansterne Street Woodmansterne Surrey SM7 3NF
(T1) - Sycamore- Crown reduce by 2m of the height and the lateral branches to provide some more light and to stop the tree getting to big for the location. (T2) -Ash- Fell to ground level. The tree is
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Reigate | Date: 2023-04-27
View full details - - 31 Hempshaw Avenue Woodmansterne Surrey SM7 3PH
Demolition of existing garage and rear single storey extensions. Construction of a rear single storey extension and a double storey side extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2023-01-06
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A brief summary of Woodmansterne in Surrey
Woodmansterne is a picturesque village located in the borough of Reigate and Banstead, Surrey, adjacent to Greater London. Nestled on a small plateau and the southern slope of the North Downs, the village's ecclesiastical parish extends into nearby areas, including Chipstead, Coulsdon, and Wallington, making it a unique area for planning applications with its blend of rural charm and proximity to urban amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,979. It sits within the Reigate and Banstead district.
Property prices in Woodmansterne show an average sale price of £635,472, 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 Woodmansterne a particularly low-crime area.
Woodmansterne has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Woodmansterne includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Chipstead Downs SSSI; 8 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Woodmansterne
In the last 24 months, 34 planning applications were submitted near Woodmansterne. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Woodmansterne.
The average decision period of 74 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 Woodmansterne were discharge of conditions (12), outline applications (9), full planning applications (5).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 28 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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