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.
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.
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.
As well as acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with over 25 years’ experience. We support clients through all stages of the planning process, offering the following services:
Creative architectural design is often what secures Planning Permission where standard approaches fall short. Tell us about your project.
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.
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.
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.
As well as acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with over 25 years’ experience. We support clients through all stages of the planning process, offering the following services:
Creative architectural design is often what secures Planning Permission where standard approaches fall short. Tell us about your project.
