How many planning applications has Mole Valley District Council received?

Mole Valley District Council received 2,832 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 43%.

How long does Mole Valley District Council take to decide planning applications?

Mole Valley District Council takes an average of 73 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 43% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Mole Valley District Council?

To object to a Mole Valley District Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Mole Valley District Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Mole Valley District Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a Mole Valley District Council planning decision?

Yes. If Mole Valley District Council refuses your planning 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.

Mole Valley District Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Mole Valley District Council planning applications?

You can search Mole Valley District Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the Mole Valley District Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

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Region: South East

About Mole Valley District Council

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.

Governance

Leader: Bridget Kendrick (Liberal Democrat), since 20 May 2025

Chair: Roger Adams (Liberal Democrat), since 20 May 2025

Chief Executive: Karen Brimacombe, since 2017

Last election: 2 May 2024

Political composition: Liberal Democrats (31), Conservative (2)

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Mole Valley District Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Mole Valley District Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Mole Valley District Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £443,141 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Runnymede
Parliamentary constituency: Runnymede and Weybridge
LSOA: Runnymede 009D

Crime Statistics

161 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 53
anti-social-behaviour: 40
shoplifting: 14
public-order: 13
other-theft: 12
criminal-damage-arson: 8
possession-of-weapons: 6
other-crime: 6
burglary: 3
vehicle-crime: 3
bicycle-theft: 2
drugs: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Mole Valley District Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Mole Valley District Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Mole Valley District Council

479 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Mole Valley District Council area.

Monitoring Stations

6 flood monitoring stations near Mole Valley District Council.

Pound Mill, Staines (Wraysbury River)
Chertsey Lock (River Thames)
Chertsey Bourne
Old Woking (River Wey)
Guildford Street (Chertsey Bourne)
Millbourne Bridge (Mill Bourne)

A brief summary of Mole Valley District Council

The average property sale price in the Mole Valley District Council area is £443,141, based on 50 recent transactions.

The Mole Valley District Council area recorded 161 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Conservation Areas

There are 26 designated conservation areas within the Mole Valley District Council area. Planning applications within or near these areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve architectural and historic character. Permitted development rights may be restricted.

Conservation areas include: Dorking, Pixham Lane, Coldharbour, Oakwood Hill, Charlwood, Buckland, Great Bookham, Milton Street, Ashstead, Leigh, Brockham, and 16 more.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The Mole Valley District Council area includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

The council area encompasses 479 towns and villages, including Addlestone, Ashford, Banstead, Camberley, Caterham and Chertsey. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Mole Valley District Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Mole Valley District Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Mole Valley District Council area. Unlike the official Mole Valley District Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking Mole Valley District Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across Mole Valley District Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 2,832 planning applications Mole Valley District Council received. Of these, 43% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile in Mole Valley District Council.

The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types in Mole Valley District Council were full planning applications (383), tree works (172), discharge of conditions (163). Full planning applications account for 14% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 30 large-scale (major) developments, 82 medium-scale applications, 813 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

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

Application Outcomes

Approved: 140 applications
Refused: 120 applications
Withdrawn: 68 applications
Awaiting decision: 992 applications

Related Planning Guides

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What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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