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House prices in Mole Valley District Council: average £555,858, +2.4% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Mole Valley District Council received?
Mole Valley District Council received 2,550 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 76%.
How long does Mole Valley District Council take to decide applications?
Mole Valley District Council takes an average of 77 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Mole Valley District Council?
Mole Valley District Council approves 76% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Mole Valley District Council?
Submit your representation to Mole Valley District Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Mole Valley District Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Mole Valley District Council planning decision?
Yes. If Mole Valley District Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 749 appeals were lodged against Mole Valley District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 31% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Mole Valley District Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Mole Valley District Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Mole Valley District Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Mole Valley District Council serves the local government district of Mole Valley in Surrey, South East England, offering essential district-level services. For county-level needs, residents rely on Surrey County Council, while civil parishes within the district provide an additional tier of local governance. This structure ensures comprehensive support for planning applications and community development in the area. The council is currently led by Bridget Kendrick (Liberal Democrat), who has held the position since 20 May 2025. Karen Brimacombe serves as Chief Executive since 2017.

The council area encompasses 64 towns and villages, including Dorking and Leatherhead. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Mole Valley District Council received 2,550 planning applications. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (305), tree works (110), discharge of conditions (109). 26 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

749 planning appeals were lodged against Mole Valley District Council decisions, of which 203 were allowed and 450 were dismissed (31% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Mole Valley District Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Mole Valley District Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.