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 634 applications which is well below the national average of 980. The approval rate was 81% (slightly below the national average of 88%) and 65% of applications were decided on time, (slightly above the national average of 59%). Stats updated July 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.
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.
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 634 applications which is well below the national average of 980. The approval rate was 81% (slightly below the national average of 88%) and 65% of applications were decided on time, (slightly above the national average of 59%). Stats updated July 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.
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.
