Lightwater planning approval rate
Lightwater ward in Surrey Heath has a 89.3% approval rate based on 365 planning decisions. Surrey Heath overall: 90.2%.
Last updated: August 2026
89.3%
ward approval rate
365
Decisions
326
Approved
39
Refused
90.2%
Surrey Heath average
Lightwater is broadly in line with the Surrey Heath average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Lightwater compares
Lightwater ward
89.3%
Surrey Heath overall
90.2%
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Recent decisions in Lightwater
Erection of single storey rear extension. · Thu 13 Aug 2026
Erection of single storey rear extension. · Mon 10 Aug 2026
Erection of a single storey front extension and side extension to existing detac · Mon 03 Aug 2026
Alteration to existing front dormer · Mon 27 Jul 2026
Erection of single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conser · Wed 22 Jul 2026
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