How long do planning decisions take near Woolmer Hill?

The average planning decision time near Woolmer Hill is 72 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 Woolmer Hill?

The planning approval rate near Woolmer Hill is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Woolmer Hill?

The most common type of planning application near Woolmer Hill is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Woolmer Hill?

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Woolmer Hill, Surrey Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Woolmer Hill, Surrey.

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About Woolmer Hill

Woolmer Hill is a prominent highland area located in the south-west corner of Surrey, within the Borough of Waverley, bordering Hampshire and West Sussex. This residential neighbourhood features 20th-century homes along Hatchett's Drive and Lower Hanger, while the northern section is predominantly wooded. The area, which stands at 185.5 meters above sea level, has seen growth due to the nearby A3 trunk road and the expansion of Haslemere, a key stop on the Portsmouth Direct Line railway. Key landmarks include Woolmer Hill School and St Mary's Abbey, set against a backdrop of semi-rural houses.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £715,160 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Chichester
Parliamentary constituency: Arundel and South Downs
LSOA: Chichester 001B

Crime Statistics

19 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 6
anti-social-behaviour: 5
other-theft: 4
public-order: 2
drugs: 1
possession-of-weapons: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Woolmer Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Woolmer Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Woolmer Hill.

- Woolmer Hill Technology College, Woolmer Hill Road, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1QB
Details submitted pursuant to condition 11 and condition 12 of planning permission ref: wa/2023/00182 dated 26 july 2023 (county matters planning application registered for county planning authority).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-02-04
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- St Marys Abbey The Lodge, Woolmer Hill Road, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1QA
Erection of detached garage and workshop with storage over (retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2024-10-31
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A brief summary of Woolmer Hill in Surrey

Property prices in Woolmer Hill show an average sale price of £715,160, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were 19 crimes reported in the Woolmer Hill area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

Woolmer Hill has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: River Wey, Haslemere, Grayshott, Camelsdale and Hammer, Wey Valley, River Wey, Springhead, Haslemere. 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 Woolmer Hill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bramshott and Ludshott Commons SSSI; 17 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Surrey Hills; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Wealden Heaths Phase II; 1 National Parks: SOUTH DOWNS. 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 Woolmer Hill

In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Woolmer Hill. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Woolmer Hill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 72 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 Woolmer Hill were full planning applications (11), tree works (4), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 52% 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, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.

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