How long do planning decisions take near Wotton?

The average planning decision time near Wotton 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 Wotton?

The planning approval rate near Wotton is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wotton?

The most common type of planning application near Wotton is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wotton?

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Wotton, Surrey Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wotton, Surrey.

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About Wotton

Wotton, located in Surrey, is a picturesque, wooded parish featuring a small village primarily situated south of the A25, nestled between Guildford and Dorking. The village lies in a narrow valley that captures the headwaters of the Tilling Bourne, flowing into the Vale of Holmesdale. Spanning from the North Downs escarpment in the north to the Greensand Ridge at Leith Hill in the south, Wotton offers a serene rural setting that may influence planning applications related to residential development and environmental conservation.

Population: 560 (2021) · Area: 22.4 km²

District: Mole Valley

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £927,076 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Mole Valley
Parliamentary constituency: Dorking and Horley
LSOA: Mole Valley 012B

Crime Statistics

3 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

burglary: 1
criminal-damage-arson: 1
violent-crime: 1

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wotton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Wotton.

129994 - WOTTON HOUSE GUILDFORD ROAD WOTTON RH5 6HS
Discharge of Condition 3 and 4 of planning permission MO/2026/00032 for repairs to the brickwork to the west turret adjacent to the hotel reception (application for Listed Building Consent).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-10
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129487 - MOBILE 2 COAST HILL FARM SHEEPHOUSE LANE WOTTON RH5 6QH
Certificate of Lawfulness for an existing development in respect of a mobile home (Mobile 2) has been sited on the land for in excess of 10 years and continually occupied for residential purposes.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-11-26
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MO/2025/0609 - 10 Sheephouse Green, Wotton
Enlargement of existing front porch including changes to fenestration, and reduction in size of rear first floor window.
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-04-03
124991 - Coast Hill Farm, Sheephouse Lane, Wotton, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6QH
Prior notification for the proposed engineering works to create 2 No. silage clamps measuring 40 metres x 16 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2023-12-22
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A brief summary of Wotton in Surrey

Wotton covers an area of approximately 22.4 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 Wotton show an average sale price of £927,076, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Wotton is generally good, with just 3 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Wotton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Friday Street. 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 Wotton includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hackhurst and White Downs SSSI, Leith Hill 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.

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Planning Activity in Wotton

In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Wotton. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 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 Wotton.

The average decision period of 86 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Wotton were full planning applications (3), amendments (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 16% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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