Spelthorne in Surrey includes Staines, Ashford, and Sunbury-on-Thames. About 64.9% of the borough is Green Belt, framing settlements and protecting surrounding countryside. Known for historic towns, riverside areas, and commuter communities, planning balances residential, commercial, and conversion projects with conservation.
In the last year Spelthorne decided 566 applications which is well below the national average of 959. The approval rate was 79% (slightly below the national average of 88%) and 59% of applications were decided on time, (on par with the national average of 58%). Stats updated Sept 2026 from gov.uk sources. See how Spelthorne performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Significantly, 64.9% of Spelthorne is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to very high levels of scrutiny.
TheGreen Belt along the River Thames near Staines‑upon‑Thames tightly restricts housing and commercial growth to protect open countryside.
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. We provide a full range of planning services, including:
Creative architectural design is often what secures Planning Permission where standard approaches fall short. Tell us about your project.
Spelthorne in Surrey includes Staines, Ashford, and Sunbury-on-Thames. About 64.9% of the borough is Green Belt, framing settlements and protecting surrounding countryside. Known for historic towns, riverside areas, and commuter communities, planning balances residential, commercial, and conversion projects with conservation.
In the last year Spelthorne decided 566 applications which is well below the national average of 959. The approval rate was 79% (slightly below the national average of 88%) and 59% of applications were decided on time, (on par with the national average of 58%). Stats updated Sept 2026 from gov.uk sources. See how Spelthorne performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Significantly, 64.9% of Spelthorne is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to very high levels of scrutiny.
TheGreen Belt along the River Thames near Staines‑upon‑Thames tightly restricts housing and commercial growth to protect open countryside.
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. We provide a full range of planning services, including:
Creative architectural design is often what secures Planning Permission where standard approaches fall short. Tell us about your project.
