Planning Consultants in Waverley
Waverley is Surrey's largest borough by area, covering Farnham, Godalming, Haslemere and Cranleigh and many villages. Much of it lies in the Surrey Hills National Landscape and the Green Belt, two heathland Special Protection Areas affect new housing, and the former Dunsfold aerodrome is allocated for a new settlement.
Common in Waverley
Local planning authority: Waverley Borough Council until 31 March 2027; West Surrey Council from 1 April 2027
Planning Consultants in Farnham, Godalming and Haslemere
We advise homeowners, farmers, landowners, developers and businesses across Waverley, including Farnham, Godalming, Haslemere, Cranleigh, Milford, Elstead, Chiddingfold, Bramley and Dunsfold.
Waverley Borough Council applies Local Plan Part 1 (2018) and Local Plan Part 2 (2023), together with neighbourhood plans in several towns and parishes. Part 1 allocates the Dunsfold Park new settlement. The Council has begun preparing a new Local Plan, with scoping consultation held in June and July 2026. From April 2027, the new West Surrey Council will take over.
Much of the south and east of the borough is in the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and the north and east are Green Belt. New homes around Farnham may need Thames Basin Heaths mitigation, and those near Haslemere and Hindhead may need to address the Wealden Heaths Special Protection Area. Farnham, Godalming and Haslemere have large conservation areas and many listed buildings, so heritage evidence is often central.
Planning Services in Waverley
Urban Vista Planning provides the full range of planning consultancy services to clients across Waverley — from homeowners and landowners to developers and businesses. Our Chartered Town Planners are MRTPI-accredited and experienced in dealing with the planning authorities operating in Waverley.
- Planning permission applications
- Pre-application advice
- Planning appeals
- Permitted development assessments
- Lawful Development Certificates
- Change of use applications
- Heritage and listed building consent
- Ecology & Biodiversity Net Gain
- Highways and transport assessments
- Infrastructure consenting
- Equestrian and rural planning
- Discharge of planning conditions
Why Urban Vista Planning?
MRTPI & MCIHT Accredited
Our Chartered Town Planners and specialist associates are accredited and regulated by their professional bodies, including the RTPI and CIHT.
UK-Wide Coverage
We advise clients across England and Wales, including Waverley, from our offices in Taplow (Buckinghamshire), Leeds, and Hereford.
Free Initial Consultation
We provide an honest initial view of your project — what is achievable, the best consenting route, and likely timescales — at no charge.
Full-Service Consultancy
We manage the entire planning process: application preparation, specialist coordination, authority engagement, and conditions discharge.
Key Planning Constraints in Waverley
These designations and policy issues shape what can be built in Waverley. Identifying them early is the single most effective way to avoid delay, invalid applications and refusal.
Surrey Hills National Landscape
Much of the south and east of the borough is nationally protected.
Metropolitan Green Belt
The north and east of the borough are Green Belt.
Thames Basin Heaths and Wealden Heaths SPAs
New homes around Farnham and around Haslemere and Hindhead may need heathland mitigation.
Heritage
Farnham, Godalming and Haslemere have extensive conservation areas and many listed buildings.
Infrastructure & Energy Planning in Waverley
Waverley sees interest in solar, battery storage and grid connections, while the Dunsfold Park new settlement brings major infrastructure requirements. We advise on energy and rural infrastructure consenting across the borough.
Planning in Waverley: FAQs
Which council deals with planning applications in Waverley?
Planning applications in Waverley are determined by the local planning authority for the site — Waverley Borough Council until 31 March 2027; West Surrey Council from 1 April 2027.
What are the main planning constraints in Waverley?
Key constraints in Waverley include Surrey Hills National Landscape; Metropolitan Green Belt; Thames Basin Heaths and Wealden Heaths SPAs; Heritage. We identify which apply to your site at the outset so they can be addressed in the application rather than discovered during determination.
Do you advise on infrastructure and energy projects in Waverley?
Waverley sees interest in solar, battery storage and grid connections, while the Dunsfold Park new settlement brings major infrastructure requirements. We advise on energy and rural infrastructure consenting across the borough.
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