Surrey Heath includes Camberley, Bagshot, and Frimley. About 44.1% of the borough is Green Belt, shaping settlement edges and protecting rural areas. Known for historic towns, woodland, and commuter villages, planning balances residential, commercial, and conversion projects with conservation.
In the last year Surrey Heath decided 632 applications which is well below the national average of 988. The approval rate was 84% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 68% of applications were decided on time, (significantly above the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Surrey Heath performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
44.1% of Surrey Heath is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to high levels of scrutiny.
The Green Belt around Camberley and Frimley limits expansion to maintain rural character and prevent urban sprawl.
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.
Surrey Heath includes Camberley, Bagshot, and Frimley. About 44.1% of the borough is Green Belt, shaping settlement edges and protecting rural areas. Known for historic towns, woodland, and commuter villages, planning balances residential, commercial, and conversion projects with conservation.
In the last year Surrey Heath decided 632 applications which is well below the national average of 988. The approval rate was 84% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 68% of applications were decided on time, (significantly above the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Surrey Heath performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
44.1% of Surrey Heath is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to high levels of scrutiny.
The Green Belt around Camberley and Frimley limits expansion to maintain rural character and prevent urban sprawl.
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.
