Tandridge in Surrey includes Oxted, Caterham, and Lingfield. About 93.9% of the district is Green Belt, shaping settlements and protecting rural villages extensively. Known for historic towns, scenic villages, and heritage buildings, planning balances residential, commercial, and conversion projects with conservation. We can advise and support projects throughout Tandridge.
In the last year Tandridge decided 709 applications which is well below the national average of 988. The approval rate was 85% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 48% of applications were decided on time, (significantly below the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Tandridge performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
The Green Belt is nationally designated land around towns and cities, created to limit urban growth.
Significantly, 93.9% of Tandridge is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to very high levels of scrutiny.
Almost the entire area of Tandridge is located within the Green Belt. The areas around Oxted and Caterham in particular tightly limit urban expansion to protect countryside and settlement gaps.
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. Our planning proposals are creatively tailored to each site to maximise potential and improve planning outcomes. We use the following tried and tested process to guide clients in Tandridge through planning to completion:
We can review your site in Tandridge and offer informed guidance on how proposals can be developed in order to maximise your chances of securing Planning Permission.
Tandridge in Surrey includes Oxted, Caterham, and Lingfield. About 93.9% of the district is Green Belt, shaping settlements and protecting rural villages extensively. Known for historic towns, scenic villages, and heritage buildings, planning balances residential, commercial, and conversion projects with conservation. We can advise and support projects throughout Tandridge.
In the last year Tandridge decided 709 applications which is well below the national average of 988. The approval rate was 85% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 48% of applications were decided on time, (significantly below the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Tandridge performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
The Green Belt is nationally designated land around towns and cities, created to limit urban growth.
Significantly, 93.9% of Tandridge is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to very high levels of scrutiny.
Almost the entire area of Tandridge is located within the Green Belt. The areas around Oxted and Caterham in particular tightly limit urban expansion to protect countryside and settlement gaps.
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. Our planning proposals are creatively tailored to each site to maximise potential and improve planning outcomes. We use the following tried and tested process to guide clients in Tandridge through planning to completion:
We can review your site in Tandridge and offer informed guidance on how proposals can be developed in order to maximise your chances of securing Planning Permission.
