8 Highwoods, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6AX Data via plota.co.uk

2026/705 Approved
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Erection of single storey rear extension Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
1 Sept 2026
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Approved
20 Oct 2026

Approved on 20 Oct 2026 · Last checked 20 Oct 2026

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Site constraints 5

Habitat network: Network Enhancement Zone 2
Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.
Public bridleway about 26 m away
Matters where it crosses or adjoins the site: obstructing a path without a diversion order is an offence, and work cannot start until the order is confirmed.
Compiled from highway authority data, not the legal definitive map. A few authorities have not published, so no path shown is not proof there is none.
Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 3; Tree preservation order about 6 m away: Woodside and Woodlands Harestone Lane Caterham; Inside the Caterham built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. The pin for this application is the centre of its postcode rather than the building, so distances to nearby designations are measured from the postcode and can be out by the width of the postcode area. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area196 m² (2,110 sq ft)
Energy ratingC (74 out of 100), could reach B
PropertyDetached house, 9 habitable rooms
Built1983 to 1990
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in March 2026, the latest held for this property, matched to this application by its address. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Tandridge
Postcode
CR3 6AX
Received
1 Sept 2026
Validated
1 Sept 2026
Parish
Caterham Valley;Caterham-on-the-Hill
Target decision
27 Oct 2026
Decision date
20 Oct 2026

How this decision compares

Decided in 49 days from validation, about the council's usual 52 days. Approved, as 89% of extensions here are.

71%decided within 8 weeks
89%approved
427decided in the last year

Plota live figures for extensions decided by Tandridge in the last twelve months, from validation. Tandridge decision record →

Consultation & key dates

Comments by
27 Sept 2026

Historical activity at this location

24 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2024 Approved
Please refer to photos provided: T-1) - Sycamore - Dismantle decayed tree. T-2) - Elder…
2024/1388/TPO
2024 Approved
Please refer to photos provided: T-1) - Sycamore - Dismantle decayed tree. T-2) - Elder…
2024/1388/TPO
2020 Refused
Retention of raised decking with proposed 1.8m high privacy screen to upper garden tier…
2020/1759
2020 Refused
Retention of raised decking with proposed 1.8m high privacy screen to upper garden tier…
2020/1759
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

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2021 Approved
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12 Highwoods, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6AX
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2020 Approved
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2020 Approved
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Erection of two single storey side extensions. (Amended Plan)
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2019 Refused
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2019 Refused
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2017 Approved
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2017/2499
2017 Approved
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Removal of condition 4 and condition 5 of planning application 2017/766 dated 9 June 2017.
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2017 Approved
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Erection of single storey rear extension.
2017/1181
2017 Approved
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Demolition of existing rear conservatory and chimneys. Erection of new roof over existing…
2017/766
2017 Approved
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Demolition of existing rear conservatory and chimneys. Erection of new roof over existing…
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2017/639
2017 Approved
63 Harestone Lane, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6AL
Conversion of the integral garage into habitable accommodation.
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2016 Approved
69 Harestone Lane, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6AL
Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of detached house.
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2016 Approved
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Tandridge
Planning Authority Score
2.3/10
Poor
#264 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Tandridge is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #234 out of 296. The council extends the time limit on 56% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (90%) than the national average (90%).

Frequently extends decision deadlines
expect longer than the statutory limit
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Tandridge decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #228 of 296
90%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #196 of 296
51%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #234 of 296
56%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #255 of 296
68%
Minor dwellings approved
122 decided (1-9 homes)
47%
Major dwellings approved
17 decided (10+ homes)
75%
Change of use approved
8 decided
701
Total decisions
113 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.