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8 Highwoods, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6AX

Awaiting decision Tandridge 2026/705 Householder planning

Works: Extension Small domestic

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Proposal

ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION

As published by the council, reference 2026/705

Application record

Reference
2026/705
Type
Householder planning
Status
Awaiting a Decision
Received
1 Sep 2026
Validated
1 Sep 2026
Ward
Portley and Queens Park
Parish
Caterham Valley;Caterham-on-the-Hill
Postcode
CR3 6AX

Site history

Applications at this address on the Tandridge register

This site has had 2 applications since 2020: 0 approved, 1 refused.

  • 2020/1759 Refused

    8 Highwoods, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6AX

    Retention of raised decking with proposed 1.8m high privacy screen to upper garden tier, retention of raised garden decking to lower garden tier, and alterations to rear garden. (Retrospective)

    Decided 8 Mar 2021 Householder

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 1 Sep 2026

    Received by Tandridge

  2. 8 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 27 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Tandridge took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Documents

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Tandridge for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Tandridge decided householder applications in a median of 57 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About householder applications

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 10 Highwoods, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6AX

    2020/1484/TPO Submitted 19 Aug 2020 50 yards away

    Oak - (T1) - Reduce and reshape Canopy by 3-4M all over. (Please refer to photo included in application)

    Granted Trees 5 docs
  • 9 Highwoods, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6AX

    2026/305/TPO Submitted 16 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    1) - Black Pine (Pinus nigra) - Rear boundary, mature - Reduce branches in length on the lower right hand side of the crown, towards the Lawson Cypress in length by approximately 1.0-1.5m and crown lift to 3m. Main low scaffold branch is to remain. All branches will be cut to the nearest available growth point or side lateral branch. Aiming to re-balance the general shape, from approximately the two o’clock position to the bottom of the crown. Crown thin by approximately 10% and remove major deadwood. 2) - Lawson Cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) - Right hand boundary, last , nearest the Black Pine - Carefully section fell to a workable ground level. The stump is to be cut flat in the same plane as the surrounding ground.

    Granted Trees
  • 8 Highwoods, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6AX

    2020/1759 Submitted 4 Oct 2020 50 yards away

    Retention of raised decking with proposed 1.8m high privacy screen to upper garden tier, retention of raised garden decking to lower garden tier, and alterations to rear garden. (Retrospective)

    Refused Householder 8 docs
    Domestic
  • 12 Highwoods, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6AX

    2021/481/TPO Submitted 19 Mar 2021 50 yards away

    T1) - Oak - Reduce Canopy by 2.5-3m (Please refer to photo provided.) T2) - Lime - Fell.

    Granted Trees 8 docs
  • 100 Harestone Lane, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6AL

    2020/1022 Submitted 12 Jun 2020 50 yards away

    Demolition of conservatory and single storey rear element of building. Erection of part single storey, part two storey rear extension and internal alterations.

    Granted Householder Extension Demolition 5 docs
    Small domestic
  • Woodlands Cottage, 84 Harestone Lane, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6AL

    2020/719 Submitted 14 Apr 2020 50 yards away

    Erection of two single storey side extensions. (Amended Plan)

    Granted Householder Extension 10 docs
    Small domestic

In Tandridge

  • 2026/1202 Awaiting decision

    Edenbrook, Ivy Mill Lane, Godstone, Surrey, RH9 8NE

    Single-storey rear kitchen extension, creation of a subservient Utility wing replacing an existing outbuilding.

    Received 5 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Householder
  • 2026/657 Granted

    Greensleeves, Maesmaur Road, Tatsfield, Westerham, Surrey, TN16 2LD

    Demolition of existing side and rear extension and garage. Erection of new single storey side and rear extension, enlarged garage, and hip to gable with rooflights and three-gabled dormer to rear in association with conversion of loft to habitable accommodation. Removal of chimney and installation of flue.

    Received 24 Jun, published by the council 30 Jul 2026 Householder
  • 2026/981 Refused

    White Lodge, Blackberry Road, Felcourt, East Grinstead, Surrey, RH19 2LH

    Demolition of existing single storey garage. Proposed single storey garage to front.

    Received 7 Aug, published by the council 22 Aug 2026 Householder
  • 2026/1136 Awaiting decision

    2 Claridge Gardens, Dormansland, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6HZ

    Erection of single-storey side extension

    Received 2 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Householder
  • 2026/1196 Awaiting decision

    15 Danvers Way, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5FJ

    Conversion of existing garage to habitable accommodation with changes to fenestration

    Received 2 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Householder