The free appeal record
Planning appeals in Mole Valley District Council, 2026
84 appeals decided in 2026, 34% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.
- Allowed27 October 2026· minor6010634The Garden House, School Lane, Mickleham, Dorking, RH5 6EW
permission in principle for the erection of 1no. dwelling with associated parking
- Dismissed27 October 202660036941 Ivy House Cottages, Partridge Lane, Newdigate, RH5 5BU
- Dismissed20 October 20266013764Priory Lodge, River Lane, Leatherhead, KT22 0AU
the erection of brick walls, brick pillars, gates and installation of lighting
- Dismissed19 October 2026· minor6011465Land to the South-East of Yarm Way, Leatherhead, KT22 8RQ
the erection of one detached three bedroom bungalow with integral single garage and two parking spaces
- Dismissed16 October 2026· minor6010203High Bank,, Mill Hill Lane, Betchworth, RH3 7LS
the erection of single-family dwelling to rear of existing dwelling
- Allowed9 October 2026· householder601373912 Westfield Drive, Great Bookham, KT23 3NU
- Dismissed6 October 2026· minor6006774The Builder Yard, Church Street, Betchworth, RH3 7DN
the conversion of an existing building from industrial use (Use Class B2) into 1 No. dwelling (Use Class C3)
- Dismissed18 September 2026· minor6011498Woodstock House, Mole Street, Ockley, RH5 5PB
Erection of 2 No. dwellings following the demolition of the existing buildings on the site, without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref MO/2021/1000/PLA dated 19 November 2021
- Dismissed16 September 2026· householder601235665 Deepdene Vale, Dorking, RH4 1NJ
Loft conversion and extension involving remodelling of the existing pitched hipped roof by increasing the height to create a crown style roof with gable ends and a rear flat roof dormer
- Dismissed16 September 2026· minor6008528Henhurst Lodge, Beare Green Road, Beare Green, RH5 4PX
Retention of the pre-existing dwelling following the erection of the replacement dwelling permitted in July 2017 under MO/2016/2052
- Dismissed15 September 20266006697Woodstock House, Mole Street, Ockley, RH5 5PB
Retrospective planning permission for erection of a barn (17 metres x 9 metres with associated hardstanding and access track)
- Allowed11 September 2026· householder6012763Fourays, Horsham Road, Capel, Dorking, RH5 5LF
Erection of a garage and associated extension to the existing driveway
- Dismissed9 September 20266005433Land Opposite Manor House,, Headley, Headley Common, KT18 6NA
Retention of two containers used for storage purposes
- Dismissed9 September 2026· minor6005150Parcel of Land Adjacent to the Manor House, Headley Common Road, Headley, KT18 6NA
Change of use and conversion of existing redundant stables to one bedroom dwelling
- Dismissed20 August 2026· minor6007601Upper Sent Cottages,, The Barn, Okewood Hill, RH5 5PT
change of use of ground for the temporary siting of a static caravan for a temporary rural workers dwelling
- Dismissed18 August 2026· householder601055538 Leatherhead Road, Ashtead, KT21 2SY
erection of part single storey front, side and rear extension with front entrance canopy and raised roof ridge height to create accommodation at first floor level with 3 No. dormer windows at front, 4 No. dormer windows at rear and 1 No. dormer window at s ide
- Dismissed17 August 2026· householder6005208Leslie Cottage, Church Street, Dorking, RH4 1DW
alterations to front boundary masonry wall to create a vehicle parking hardstanding
- Dismissed12 August 2026· minor6009562290 Kingston Road, Leatherhead, KT22 7QE
Prior Approval for the change of use from Class E to mixed -use, comprising Class E and 1 No. residential flat (Class C3)
- Allowed10 August 2026· advert6010790Footpath Outside 35 The St, Ashtead, KT21 1AA
Installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit
- Allowed10 August 20266010789Footpath Outside 35 The St, Ashtead, KT21 1AA
Installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit
- Dismissed6 August 2026· householder6010214Kishla, Stonny Croft, Ashtead, KT21 1SQ
Proposed two-storey side extension, ground floor rear extension and first floor rear extension, including conversion of existing garage into habitable room, with replacement pitched roof to front projection
- Allowed3 August 2026· householder6008988St Kilda, Pilgrims Close, Westhumble, RH5 6AR
Replacement of existing garage and outbuildings with 3 bay garage, new roof linking main building with existing side extension
- Allowed3 August 20266007559Great Oaks, Snowerhill Road, Betchworth, RH3 7AQ
replacement vehicular and pedestrian access onto Snowerhill Road, drive and two outbuildings
- Dismissed31 July 2026· householder6009343Blue Hills,, Abinger Lane,, Abinger Common,, RH5 6HZ
Proposed two storey side extension
- Dismissed29 July 20266004007Smokejack House, Horsham Road,, Dorking, RH5 5QF
erection of three single floor barn style new dwellings with parking, landscape served off an existing extended private drive access
- Quashed On Legal Grounds24 July 2026· enforcement3377551Yew Tree, River Lane, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 0AY
Without planning permission, the material change in use of the Land to use as a residential caravan site for both 1. Gypsies and travellers and 2. Non-gypsies and travellers ("the unauthorised use") And all associated works facilitating the material change of use which includes: - i) The erection of fencing, gates and means of enclosure ii) The laying of hard surfaces iii) The erection of brick bases, steps and pillars for caravans iv) The erection of outbuildings and/or structures, and canopies v) The installation of septic/sewage disposal tanks and associated pipework
- Allowed23 July 2026· minor6004183Misbrooks Green Farm, Misbrooks Green Road, Capel, RH5 5HL
the permission in principle for the demolition of existing buildings and erection of 1 No. dwelling with associated parking and landscaping
- Dismissed15 July 2026· minor6008802Thornhill Cottage, Ifield Road, Horley, rh60dl
the erection of 1 No. detached dwelling following the demolition of the existing buildings
- Dismissed10 July 20266004810Land to the South of Pippen Manor, Walliswood Green Road, Wallis Wood, RH5 5QJ
for the erection of a timber framed barn for agricultural machinery storage
- Dismissed9 July 2026· householder60067239 Lonsdale Road, Dorking, RH4 1JP
the demolition of existing rear conservatory and removal of roof and existing fenestration. Erection of two-storey front extension and construction of basement. Raising of roof ridge height and erection of 1 No. dormer window to side and 1 No. dormer window to rear with updated fenestration and associated landscaping
- Allowed8 July 2026· ldc3362325Recreation Ground, Barnett Wood Lane, Ashtead, KT21 2BZ
Commencement of planning permission reference MO/2020/2167, by virtue of the following acts of development: Demolition of existing fence; Demolition of existing MUGA surface; Excavation of drainage channel; Implementation of drainage system in compliance with details approved via application MO/2024/0295
- Dismissed1 July 20266003158Land to the North of Barryleigh, Wheelers Lane, Brockham, RH3 7HJ
change of use from agricultural land to allow the installation of two shepherds huts for ecotourism use within an ecologically enhanced landscape
- Dismissed30 June 2026· householder60093941 Taleworth Close, Ashtead, KT21 2PU
for an extension to existing garage and first floor side extension
- Allowed22 June 2026· householder600830057 Ottways Lane, Ashtead, KT21 2PS
the demolition of existing garages and works to the existing annexe including erection of a single storey extension, raising of the ridge roof height and construction of an access ramp
- Dismissed22 June 2026· householder6006004120 Little Bookham Street, Little Bookham, KT23 3AN
additional floor to existing bungalow including part two storey rear extension and alteration
- Dismissed18 June 20266003126Phoenix House (Now Known As Oak View), Overdale, Ashtead, KT21 1PW
demolition of a single storey structure and construction of a 2 bedroom house
- Unknown12 June 2026· ldc3375575Stonehouse, Coldharbour, Dorking, RH5 6HF
- Allowed12 June 2026· ldc3375573Stonehouse, Broomehall Road, Coldharbour, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6HF
the creation of a basement
- Allowed12 June 2026· ldc3369843Great Oaks, Snowerhill Road, Betchworth, Surrey, RH3 7AQ
the erection of two outbuildings and the laying out of a hard surface
- Dismissed10 June 2026· minor3374870Greystones Chalkpit Lane, Betchworth, RH3 7EZ
erection of a single detached dwelling
- Dismissed8 June 20266006791Springfield Farm, Parkgate Road, Dorking, RH5 5DZ
to change of use of a manege training area from private use to commercial use with on site car parking
- Dismissed4 June 2026· minor3376369Oaklands, Norwood Hill Road, Charlwood, Horley, Surrey, RH6 0EB
- Allowed29 May 2026· minor6005270Firsacre, Leatherhead Road, Great Bookham, KT23 4RB
two semi-detached two-bedroom chalet style houses following demolition of existing two-story double garage and outbuildings
- Allowed29 May 2026· minor6004426Land to the East of Home Farm, Dukes Road, Dorking,, Surrey, RH5 5BY
the conversion of two barns into Use Class E (g)/B8 use for the storage of tree surgeon’s equipment, the maintenance, repair and open storage of associated woodchip, timber and green waste. In addition minor ancillary works including staff parking, perimeter screen planting, the relocation of bund to the south of the site and sewage treatment plant
- Allowed21 May 2026· major3373058Land East of Cobham Road and South of the River Mole, Cobham Road, Bookham, Surrey, KT11 3QH
the installation of a ground mounted solar photovoltaic array together with associated infrastructure, stock fencing, CCTV, access gates, on-site biodiversity net gain and associated works
- Dismissed19 May 2026· minor6005349Oak House, Mole Street, Ockley, Surrey, RH5 5PE
conversion of outbuilding into a 1-bed dwelling
- Dismissed19 May 2026· householder6004518Westbrook, Paddocks Way, Ashtead, Surrey, KT21 2QY
the erection of 1.83m fence to front garden
- Dismissed14 May 2026· minor6004497Land Adjacent to 25 Bickney Way, Fetcham, Surrey, KT22 9QQ
erection of a single storey 1 No bedroom dwelling and installation of dropped kerb to access new parking space
- Allowed7 May 2026· minor3375003Land East of Tranquil House , Old Reigate Road, Betchworth, Surrey, RH3 7DR
erection of a self-build dwelling and associated works
- Dismissed6 May 2026· minor3376810Paddock Rise Farm, Partridge Lane, Newdigate, Surrey , RH5 5BP
the stationing of 2 No. mobile homes for occupation by agricultural workers for a temporary period of three years. Erection of an agricultural barn and track. Change of use of land from agricultural to mixed use agricultural and commercial equine
- Notice upheld6 May 2026· enforcement3369130The Land Known As 12, The Mount, Fetcham, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 9EE
Without planning permission, the erection of a bin store in the approximate position shown shaded dark blue on the attached plan
- Allowed30 April 2026· householder6005507The Oaks, Weare Street, Ockley, Surrey, RH5 5JD
the demolition of two outbuildings and erection of a single storey garage with subterranean car and plant storage space
- Allowed30 April 2026· minor6003604The White Hart Public House, 5 Dene Street, Dorking, RH4 2DR
insertion of external staircase to patio courtyard to access existing raised garden. Raised garden to be decked, with the erection of new boundary fencing and covered seating area
- Allowed7 April 2026· householder6004920The Pleasaunce, Guildford Road, Bookham, Surrey, KT23 4EY
the erection of a detached garage
- Allowed7 April 2026· ldc3377586Logmore Green Farm, Logmore Lane, Westcott, RH4 3JN
mobile home having been continuously used and maintained as a separate unit of accommodation for more than 10 years
- Allowed31 March 2026· minor3376464Grange House, The Street, Betchworth, Surrey, RH3 7DJ
conversion of existing garage to provide annex accommodation
- Allowed27 March 2026· minor6003708Land / Hedgerow/ Boundary of, Standon Homestead, Standon Lane, Ockley, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 5QR
retention of existing gate to provide access to paddock land
- Dismissed27 March 2026· minor3372027Jonaki Oxshott Road, Leatherhead, KT22 0EN
Residential development of the site for the construction of max. 9 dwellings following the demolition of the existing dwelling
- Dismissed20 March 2026· householder33759255 The Smithers, Brockham, Surrey, RH3 7LF
a single storey rear extension to replace existing outbuilding
- Dismissed18 March 2026· minor3376642Cotton Row Farm Cotton Row, Holmbury St. Mary, Dorking, RH5 6NB
demolition of one dwellinghouse and dog day-care centre with boarding kennels and erection of one dwellinghouse
- Dismissed16 March 2026· minor3366860Land Opposite Great Oaks, Snowerhill Road, Betchworth, RH3 7AQ
- Notice varied and upheld16 March 2026· enforcement3361867Land Opposite Great Oaks, Snowerhill Road, Betchworth, RH3 7AQ
the creation of access track to barn
- Dismissed9 March 2026· minor6002245Gadbrook Cottage, Little Abbots Farm, Snowerhill Road, Betchworth, Surrey, RH3 7AQ
the demolition of outbuilding. Erection of detached dwelling with associated parking and landscaping
- Allowed6 March 2026· minor3375794Unit 3 Crouch Industrial Estate, Barnett Wood Lane, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7DG
demolition of the existing unit and erection of a replacement building to provide self-storage floorspace across four levels (Use Class B8)
- Split Decision3 March 2026· householder6003448Sandstones, Burnhams Road, Bookham, Surrey, KT23 3AU
single storey front extension, replacement of front, side and rear roof with pitched roof, erection of a rear dormer window to facilitate loft conversion with rooflight and solar panels to front and dormer window to rear
- Allowed26 February 2026· householder33759355 Priors Mead, Great Bookham, Leatherhead, KT23 4DA
Demolition of existing single storey side, front and rear extensions; erection of part single, part double storey extensions; installation of Velux rooflights in front elevation of roof slope; alterations to front elevation
- Dismissed23 February 2026· minor3361224Stylehurst Weare Street, Ockley, Dorking, RH5 5JD
conversion of existing residential store/garage into new dwelling, with single storey rear extension, raising of the ridgeline, two rear dormers and introduction of accommodation within the roof
- Dismissed20 February 2026· minor3360473Mark Oak Nursery, Cobham Road, Fetcham, Leatherhead, KT22 9SA
- Notice upheld20 February 2026· enforcement3358752Mark Oak Nursery, Cobham Road, Fetcham, Leatherhead, KT22 9SA
without planning permission, the erection of a fence and gates over 2 metres in height, in the approximate location shown by a blue line between points A and B on the attached plan
- Dismissed13 February 2026· minor3375755Rose Barn, Reigate Heath, Reigate Road, Buckland, Betchworth, Surrey, RH2 8QP
retention of an outbuilding being used as an independent dwelling
- Dismissed13 February 2026· minor3374885Majestic Wine, 100-102 Kingston Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7BT
insertion of three dormer windows and four velux roof lights into the existing roof, the enlargement of two existing windows in the front elevation, the formation of a new window in the side elevation at ground level and the installation of an internal staircase
- Dismissed10 February 2026· minor3374909Crackerbarrel Farm, Horsham Road, Beare Green, Dorking, RH5 4PQ
the erection of one two-bedroomed bungalow without complying with a condition attached to planning permission MO/2023/0846/PLA dated 19 April 2024
- Allowed9 February 2026· minor3367463Land to the Rear of Cricketers Close , Cricketers Close, Ockley , Surrey , RH5 5BA
the erection of 4 No. residential dwellings with associated landscaping and parking provision
- Allowed6 February 2026· householder33761644 West Farm Avenue, Ashtead, Surrey, KT21 2LG
two-storey side extension, single storey front and rear extensions, first floor rear extension and associated fenestration and internal alterations
- Dismissed6 February 2026· ldc3348659Orchard House, Water Lane, Little Bookham, Leatherhead, KT23 3QH
a proposed 4 No. bay carport. Formal
- Notice upheld5 February 2026· enforcement336083978 Stag Leys, Ashtead, KT21 2TL
erection of raised garden decking
- Dismissed5 February 2026· householder336083878 Stag Leys, Ashtead, KT21 2TL
- Dismissed2 February 2026· minor3375055Okebrook, Forest Green, Dorking, RH5 5SQ
the construction of a single-storey detached ancillary residential annex following demolition of existing residential outbuildings
- Dismissed26 January 2026· householder3373222Peartree Barn, Henfold Lane, Newdigate, Surrey, RH5 5AF
retention of static outbuilding, having ancillary use to the main house
- Dismissed16 January 2026· householder3373599Batts Farm Blanks Lane, Newdigate, Dorking, RH5 5ED
erection of detached garage
- Dismissed15 January 2026· minor3374200Cleland Woodfield, Ashtead, KT21 2RL
for the demolition of an existing bungalow and detached garage and erection of 2 No semi-detached dwellings with 4 No car parking spaces and associated landscaping
- Allowed12 January 2026· minor3374467Ashcombe House, The Crescent, Leatherhead, KT22 8ED
Prior notification for conversion from commercial/business/service (Use Class E) into 5 No self-contained flats (Use Class C3)
- Dismissed5 January 2026· minor3374065The Barn, Highlands Farm, Headley Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 8QE
a new two bedroomed dwelling
- Allowed2 January 2026· householder337118118 Groveside, Great Bookham, Leatherhead, KT23 4LD
‘demolition of detached garage and part demolition of chalet bungalow, construction of new first floor under raised roof with front, side and rear two storey extensions and rear single storey extension and alteration to front drive’
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