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Waverley planning statistics

Householder applications decided in the year to June 2026, compared with the rest of England.

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How long does planning permission take in Waverley?

Waverley decided 64.9% of householder applications within 8 weeks without an extension in the year to June 2026, against 62.7% across England.

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Within 8 weeks, no extension

64.9%

142nd of 297

2.2 points faster than England

Granted

92.1%

146th of 297

1.6 points higher than England

Extension of time

33.1%

166th of 297

0.8 points higher than England

Decisions (12 months)

850

Waverley decided 850 householder applications in the year to June 2026, granting 92.1%.

64.9% were decided within 8 weeks with no extension, against 62.7% across England (142nd of 297 for speed).

A further 33.1% were decided under an extension of time agreed with the applicant.

That is down from 73.3% a year earlier.

Of 20 householder appeals decided in the same period, 35.0% were allowed.

How quickly decisions are made

Waverley against England, share of householder decisions each quarter

  • Within 8 weeks, no extension
  • Extension of time
  • England, within 8 weeks
Source: MHCLG PS2, OGL v3. Chart: buildwiz.uk
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QuarterWithin 8 weeks, no extensionExtension of timeEngland, within 8 weeks
2008 Q177.1%0.0%89.5%
2008 Q271.3%0.0%89.4%
2008 Q367.9%0.0%89.7%
2008 Q479.1%0.0%90.3%
2009 Q189.2%0.0%90.3%
2009 Q296.2%0.0%91.7%
2009 Q398.3%0.0%91.4%
2009 Q498.1%0.0%91.0%
2010 Q195.4%0.0%88.8%
2010 Q297.7%0.0%89.8%
2010 Q398.1%0.0%88.4%
2010 Q496.0%0.0%87.7%
2011 Q197.1%0.0%86.4%
2011 Q298.0%0.0%85.9%
2011 Q396.7%0.0%84.9%
2011 Q495.5%0.0%84.9%
2012 Q193.7%0.0%83.7%
2012 Q298.2%0.0%84.2%
2012 Q396.5%0.0%82.9%
2012 Q497.8%0.0%85.2%
2013 Q194.4%0.0%85.7%
2013 Q298.0%0.0%86.3%
2013 Q397.5%0.0%85.3%
2013 Q497.0%0.0%86.3%
2014 Q198.5%0.0%85.4%
2014 Q297.7%0.0%84.9%
2014 Q393.3%0.0%82.5%
2014 Q493.6%0.0%82.1%
2015 Q193.5%0.6%80.4%
2015 Q293.8%4.0%80.6%
2015 Q392.2%7.5%79.2%
2015 Q490.5%6.6%80.0%
2016 Q184.7%14.5%78.3%
2016 Q281.7%17.8%79.8%
2016 Q383.7%15.7%77.7%
2016 Q478.5%18.4%78.0%
2017 Q182.0%18.0%77.3%
2017 Q274.9%24.5%78.5%
2017 Q372.4%27.6%76.1%
2017 Q473.3%26.0%77.1%
2018 Q172.5%26.4%73.7%
2018 Q256.3%42.4%74.0%
2018 Q352.0%46.2%72.7%
2018 Q458.5%36.7%72.7%
2019 Q158.7%39.5%69.9%
2019 Q264.7%31.7%72.1%
2019 Q346.1%49.7%69.6%
2019 Q450.2%46.6%71.5%
2020 Q131.2%64.5%68.4%
2020 Q239.7%59.3%63.9%
2020 Q333.1%64.3%63.8%
2020 Q436.5%59.0%65.3%
2021 Q127.4%68.4%59.4%
2021 Q21.3%37.3%58.4%
2021 Q33.2%11.9%53.1%
2021 Q411.0%19.7%53.0%
2022 Q128.2%35.6%51.6%
2022 Q211.6%85.8%56.0%
2022 Q316.0%77.5%53.3%
2022 Q431.9%66.7%54.1%
2023 Q125.9%72.4%53.5%
2023 Q216.7%81.8%58.5%
2023 Q324.9%70.2%59.0%
2023 Q435.8%51.4%59.8%
2024 Q158.7%40.4%58.8%
2024 Q246.0%52.6%64.4%
2024 Q360.3%38.9%64.2%
2024 Q475.8%22.9%65.6%
2025 Q183.3%15.6%62.1%
2025 Q275.7%23.9%65.0%
2025 Q359.9%36.7%62.5%
2025 Q468.0%31.1%64.7%
2026 Q160.9%36.5%60.6%
2026 Q271.4%27.6%62.7%

Share of applications granted

Waverley against England

  • Waverley
  • England
Source: MHCLG PS2, OGL v3. Chart: buildwiz.uk
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QuarterWaverleyEngland
2008 Q185.1%85.1%
2008 Q289.3%86.1%
2008 Q391.3%86.3%
2008 Q485.2%85.3%
2009 Q185.1%85.9%
2009 Q292.0%86.8%
2009 Q389.4%87.4%
2009 Q484.8%86.9%
2010 Q186.5%87.0%
2010 Q285.5%88.0%
2010 Q385.3%87.7%
2010 Q486.3%87.5%
2011 Q183.2%87.9%
2011 Q291.3%88.5%
2011 Q384.4%88.3%
2011 Q487.9%88.3%
2012 Q189.6%88.2%
2012 Q288.1%89.2%
2012 Q388.3%89.0%
2012 Q489.5%88.9%
2013 Q188.9%89.8%
2013 Q294.6%90.6%
2013 Q393.5%90.3%
2013 Q492.9%89.6%
2014 Q195.4%89.8%
2014 Q295.4%90.5%
2014 Q394.9%90.0%
2014 Q494.9%89.2%
2015 Q193.2%89.3%
2015 Q293.5%90.2%
2015 Q392.5%90.0%
2015 Q489.8%89.2%
2016 Q194.0%90.0%
2016 Q295.6%90.3%
2016 Q390.6%90.2%
2016 Q492.7%89.7%
2017 Q194.0%89.9%
2017 Q295.8%90.5%
2017 Q394.8%90.0%
2017 Q494.4%90.1%
2018 Q195.1%90.5%
2018 Q296.4%91.0%
2018 Q395.0%91.2%
2018 Q486.9%90.5%
2019 Q192.2%90.3%
2019 Q292.4%91.0%
2019 Q392.6%90.6%
2019 Q492.3%89.8%
2020 Q191.0%89.9%
2020 Q295.8%90.2%
2020 Q393.8%90.6%
2020 Q489.6%90.3%
2021 Q193.6%90.9%
2021 Q294.9%91.2%
2021 Q397.2%91.0%
2021 Q493.0%90.1%
2022 Q192.0%90.0%
2022 Q295.1%90.4%
2022 Q392.4%89.8%
2022 Q491.1%89.4%
2023 Q192.9%89.3%
2023 Q291.1%89.2%
2023 Q389.8%88.6%
2023 Q487.5%88.2%
2024 Q191.3%88.2%
2024 Q292.1%89.1%
2024 Q392.7%89.4%
2024 Q485.4%88.6%
2025 Q187.5%89.3%
2025 Q295.7%90.4%
2025 Q390.3%90.1%
2025 Q490.7%90.1%
2026 Q194.8%90.6%
2026 Q293.4%91.0%

How long decisions took

Householder decisions over the last 12 months

  • Within 8 weeks64.9%
  • 8 to 13 weeks1.5%
  • 13 to 26 weeks0.5%
  • Over 26 weeks0.0%
  • Extension of time agreed33.1%
Source: MHCLG PS2, OGL v3. Chart: buildwiz.uk
Show data
Time takenDecisions
Within 8 weeks552
8 to 13 weeks13
13 to 26 weeks4
Over 26 weeks0
Extension of time agreed281

Appeals

Decided
20
Allowed
35.0%
Median wait
19 weeks

Householder appeals to the Planning Inspectorate decided in the same 12 months. England: 34.4% allowed.

Refusals overturned at appeal

7.8% of refusals were later overturned at appeal (July 2021 to June 2026): 33 appeals allowed against 421 refusals.

119th lowest of 299 planning authorities. England: 8.9% (July 2021 to June 2026).

Householder refusals from MHCLG table PS2; appeals allowed from the Planning Inspectorate. Approximate: appeals decided in the period, which can relate to earlier refusals.

Larger home extensions (prior approval)

Single-storey rear extensions deeper than 4 metres on a detached house (3 metres otherwise), up to 8 metres (6 metres), can use prior approval instead of a planning application, except in conservation areas, National Landscapes and other protected areas.

Of 22 larger extension notifications between July 2025 and June 2026, 13 needed no approval, 2 were approved and 7 were refused.

Fewer than 10 decided in the period.

Figures as first published (provisional).

MHCLG live table PDR 1.

Enforcement

9 planning enforcement notices issued in the year to June 2026.

0.15 per 1,000 homes, against 0.17 across England. 92nd highest of 294 planning authorities.

Covers all types of development, not only extensions.

MHCLG table P130; homes from the VOA Council Tax stock of properties.

Protected areas

44 conservation areas: ALFOLD, BINSCOMBE GODALMING, Birtley Green Conservation Area, BLACKHEATH WONERSH, BOWLHEAD GREEN THURSLEY, BRAMLEY, Camelsdale and Hammer, Chiddingfold Conservation Area, CRANLEIGH, CROWNPITS GODALMING, DUNSFOLD, ELSTEAD and 32 more.

26 Article 4 areas: Beacon Hill Commercial Area (2022), Buildings Wood, Horsham Road, Ewhurst (1961), Farnham Trading Estate, Water Lane, Farnham (1965), Godalming Station Commercial Area (2022), Land Adjacent to Wildwood Golf Club Horsham Road, Alfold (2006), Land at 70 Middle Bourne Lane, Farnham (1966), Land at Horsham Road, Alfold (2001), Land at Loxwood Road, Alfold (2005), Land at Norley Farm, Horsham Road, Cranleigh (2005), Land at Potato Copse, Witley (1975), Land at Runfold and West Farms, Farnham (1975), Land at Wishanger Farm and New Farm, Frensham (1966) and 14 more.

Both can remove permitted development rights, so check with the council before relying on them. Permitted development rules

To check one postcode for a conservation area, listed buildings nearby, flood zone and radon, use the address check.

planning.data.gov.uk.

Builders

675 registered building and trade firms in 2026, 11.6 per 1,000 homes, about 1.3 householder decisions per firm a year.

94th highest of 294 planning authorities. England median: 10.1 per 1,000 homes and 0.5 decisions per firm.

Counts VAT or PAYE registered firms only, rounded to 5 by ONS; self-employed builders below the VAT threshold aren't included.

Finding a builder

ONS UK Business Counts; homes from the VOA Council Tax stock of properties; decisions from MHCLG table PS2.

Compared with neighbouring councils

Decisions and approvals in the year to June 2026; overturns over each council's appeal window; builders per 1,000 homes in 2026.

Decided within 8 weeks, no extension

Granted

Refusals overturned at appeal

Registered building firms per 1,000 homes

Questions about planning in Waverley

How long does planning permission take in Waverley?

Waverley decided 64.9% of householder applications within 8 weeks without an extension in the year to June 2026, against 62.7% across England.

Is my house in a conservation area in Waverley?

44 conservation areas: ALFOLD, BINSCOMBE GODALMING, Birtley Green Conservation Area, BLACKHEATH WONERSH, BOWLHEAD GREEN THURSLEY, BRAMLEY, Camelsdale and Hammer, Chiddingfold Conservation Area, CRANLEIGH, CROWNPITS GODALMING, DUNSFOLD, ELSTEAD and 32 more. Most councils publish a conservation area map showing whether a street is inside one.

How many builders are there in Waverley?

675 registered building and trade firms in 2026, 11.6 per 1,000 homes, about 1.3 householder decisions per firm a year. Counts VAT or PAYE registered firms only, rounded to 5 by ONS; self-employed builders below the VAT threshold aren't included.

Do I need planning permission for an extension in Waverley?

Many extensions can be built under permitted development without an application, but conservation areas and Article 4 directions can remove those rights, so check whether your address is in a conservation area or covered by an Article 4 direction before relying on them. Do you need planning permission?

Property prices and energy performance in Waverley

Homes sold July 2023 to June 2026, matched to the floor area and energy rating on their Energy Performance Certificate.

Median price per m²

£5,515

5,243 sales

26% above South East

Homes sold rated EPC A to C

47.4%

Median energy score 68

5.2 points below South East

Value added by extending, per m²

£3,426

24.4% on the sale price

42% above South East

Energy upgrade, no extension

+4.4%

Sale-price uplift when the energy score rose 5+ points

In line with South East

The median home sold in Waverley was £550,000 for 99 m² of floor space. Price per m² is up 29% since 2015 (£4,286 to £5,540 per m², 2025). Across all 42,404 homes with a certificate, 47.2% are rated A to C on their latest one.

515 houses here were extended between two sales (second sale 2016 to 2026), adding a median 37 m². They sold for a median 24.4% more than similar unextended houses, £3,426 for each m² added. Will an extension pay for itself here?

Medians from HM Land Registry sale prices and MHCLG Energy Performance Certificates; groups under 30 sales or 50 extended houses are not shown. These describe past sales across many homes, not a valuation of any one. How these are worked out

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