Epsom and Ewell in Surrey includes Epsom town and surrounding villages. About 45.8% of the district is Green Belt, shaping development on the outskirts. Known for the Epsom Downs Racecourse, historic buildings, and market towns, planning balances urban growth with conservation.
In the last year Epsom and Ewell decided 631 applications which is well below the national average of 988. The approval rate was 85% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 84% of applications were decided on time, (significantly above the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Epsom and Ewell performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
45.8% of Epsom and Ewell is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to high levels of scrutiny.
The Green Belt within Epsom and Ewell covers the North Downs and open countryside near Ewell and Ashtead, sensitive to development due to landscape value.
In our experience, one of the top reasons poorly conceived Green Belt proposals are refused is causing 'harm to openness'. We can lower the risk of refusal with site-specific guidance. Contact us here.
You can also check whether your land is within the Green Belt using our interactive Green Belt map.
In addition to acting as Planing Conultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We provide a full range of planning services, including:
Thoughtful, well-considered design is often the key to securing Planning Permission, particularly on sites where others struggle to find a way forward. Let’s discuss your project.
Epsom and Ewell in Surrey includes Epsom town and surrounding villages. About 45.8% of the district is Green Belt, shaping development on the outskirts. Known for the Epsom Downs Racecourse, historic buildings, and market towns, planning balances urban growth with conservation.
In the last year Epsom and Ewell decided 631 applications which is well below the national average of 988. The approval rate was 85% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 84% of applications were decided on time, (significantly above the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Epsom and Ewell performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
45.8% of Epsom and Ewell is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to high levels of scrutiny.
The Green Belt within Epsom and Ewell covers the North Downs and open countryside near Ewell and Ashtead, sensitive to development due to landscape value.
In our experience, one of the top reasons poorly conceived Green Belt proposals are refused is causing 'harm to openness'. We can lower the risk of refusal with site-specific guidance. Contact us here.
You can also check whether your land is within the Green Belt using our interactive Green Belt map.
In addition to acting as Planing Conultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We provide a full range of planning services, including:
Thoughtful, well-considered design is often the key to securing Planning Permission, particularly on sites where others struggle to find a way forward. Let’s discuss your project.
