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Watchetts planning approval rate

Watchetts ward in Surrey Heath has a 92.3% approval rate based on 260 planning decisions. Surrey Heath overall: 90.2%.

Last updated: August 2026

92.3%
ward approval rate
260
Decisions
240
Approved
20
Refused
90.2%
Surrey Heath average

Watchetts sits slightly above the Surrey Heath average, with a 2.1 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How Watchetts compares

Watchetts ward (260 decided)
92.3%
Surrey Heath overall (5,111 decided)
90.2%
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Recent decisions in Watchetts

Change of use from to residential (Class C3) to a Children's Residential Care Ho · Thu 13 Aug 2026
Approved
Erection of a single storey rear extension, two new entrance gates and associate · Wed 24 Jun 2026
Approved
Erection of single storey side/rear extensions and front porch canopy, following · Mon 22 Jun 2026
Approved
Erection of a detached outbuilding. · Mon 01 Jun 2026
Approved
Erection of a first floor side extension, alterations to roof to provide living · Fri 29 May 2026
Approved

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