Runnymede in Surrey includes Egham, Addlestone, and Chertsey. About 74.3% of the borough is Green Belt, shaping town edges and rural protection. Known for historic sites, riverside areas, and commuter towns, planning focuses on residential, commercial, and conversion projects.
In the last year Runnymede decided 720 applications which is well below the national average of 988. The approval rate was 83% (slightly below the national average of 88%) and 61% of applications were decided on time, (on par with the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Runnymede performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Significantly, 74.3% of Runnymede is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to very high levels of scrutiny.
The Green Belt areas near Egham and Virginia Water protect historic parkland and prevent sprawl into the Green Belt.
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.
Alongside acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We advise on and prepare planning applications across a range of development types, 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.
Runnymede in Surrey includes Egham, Addlestone, and Chertsey. About 74.3% of the borough is Green Belt, shaping town edges and rural protection. Known for historic sites, riverside areas, and commuter towns, planning focuses on residential, commercial, and conversion projects.
In the last year Runnymede decided 720 applications which is well below the national average of 988. The approval rate was 83% (slightly below the national average of 88%) and 61% of applications were decided on time, (on par with the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Runnymede performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Significantly, 74.3% of Runnymede is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to very high levels of scrutiny.
The Green Belt areas near Egham and Virginia Water protect historic parkland and prevent sprawl into the Green Belt.
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.
Alongside acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We advise on and prepare planning applications across a range of development types, 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.
