Waverley in Surrey includes Farnham, Godalming, and Haslemere. About 60.4% of the borough is Green Belt, shaping settlement edges and protecting rural villages. Known for historic towns, heritage streets, and scenic villages, planning focuses on residential, commercial, and conversion projects.
In the last year Waverley decided 1,377 applications which is well above the national average of 988. The approval rate was 87% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 67% of applications were decided on time, (significantly above the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Waverley performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Significantly, 60.4% of Waverley is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to high levels of scrutiny.
The Green Belt around Godalming, Farnham, and Haslemere restricts development to protect Surrey Hills landscapes and village separation.
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.
Waverley encompasses parts of the Surrey Hills AONB, including open heathland and wooded valleys, where development is tightly controlled.
One of the top reasons poorly prepared proposals in the Open Countryside are refused is that they fail to demonstrate a policy-supported need. To minimise that risk with bespoke advice contact us here.
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:
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.
Waverley in Surrey includes Farnham, Godalming, and Haslemere. About 60.4% of the borough is Green Belt, shaping settlement edges and protecting rural villages. Known for historic towns, heritage streets, and scenic villages, planning focuses on residential, commercial, and conversion projects.
In the last year Waverley decided 1,377 applications which is well above the national average of 988. The approval rate was 87% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 67% of applications were decided on time, (significantly above the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Waverley performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Significantly, 60.4% of Waverley is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to high levels of scrutiny.
The Green Belt around Godalming, Farnham, and Haslemere restricts development to protect Surrey Hills landscapes and village separation.
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.
Waverley encompasses parts of the Surrey Hills AONB, including open heathland and wooded valleys, where development is tightly controlled.
One of the top reasons poorly prepared proposals in the Open Countryside are refused is that they fail to demonstrate a policy-supported need. To minimise that risk with bespoke advice contact us here.
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:
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.
