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Planning in Wotton

Approved
77%
10 of 12 decided
Decision time
about 14 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Wotton in the last 24 months, from Mole Valley District Council's planning register.

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Around Wotton

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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 560 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mole Valley district.

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 £484,293, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Wotton area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Wotton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Wotton has 23 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wotton 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Wotton, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Wotton. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 97 days.

The most common types were amendments (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Wotton?
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Wotton. The approval rate is 77%.
How long do planning decisions take near Wotton?
The average planning decision time near Wotton is 97 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 77%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Wotton?
The most common type of planning application near Wotton is amendment applications, with 1 submission in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Wotton?
You can search and track planning applications near Wotton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.