Beare Green, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Beare Green, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
About Beare Green
Beare Green is a charming village located in the civil parish of Capel in southern Surrey, approximately 5 miles from both Dorking and Horsham. Positioned 2.5 miles north of the West Sussex border and 12 miles southeast of Guildford, it is set within the picturesque Mole Valley district. The A24 road runs to the west of the village, while the surrounding Weald landscape, known for its lush forests, adds to the area's natural appeal, particularly near the Greensand Ridge. This context can be important for those researching planning applications in Beare Green.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £557,199 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Mole Valley
- Parliamentary constituency: Dorking and Horley
- LSOA: Mole Valley 011B
Crime Statistics
11 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- anti-social-behaviour: 4
- violent-crime: 4
- criminal-damage-arson: 2
- public-order: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Beare Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Beare Green.
- 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 Beare Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Beare Green.
- MO/2026/00311 - HADLEIGH, HORSHAM ROAD
Erection of 1 No. aluminium timber affect totem sign, with double-sided moulded yellow acrylic internally illuminated golden arch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertisement | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-24 - MO/2026/00310 - HADLEIGH, HORSHAM ROAD
Various site signage including: 4 No. freestanding signs and 4 No. DOT signs comprising, 2 No. accessible bays, 1 No. parked order bay, 3 No. no litter, 2 No. no entry, 2 No. pedestrian crossing, 1 No
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertisement | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-24 - MO/2026/00312 - HADLEIGH, HORSHAM ROAD
Installation of internally illuminated signage to comprise: 4 No. fascia signs, 3 No. booth lettering, 1 No. digital booth screen and 4 No. yellow soffit lights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertisement | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-24 - MO/2026/00230 - HADLEIGH, HORSHAM ROAD
Demolition of existing two-storey building and associated workshop. The erection of a freestanding restaurant/takeaway with drive thru facility, car parking, landscaping and associated works, includin
Status: Undecided | Type: Detailed | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-17 - MO/2026/00202 - DUNSFORD, SPRINGWELL ROAD, BEARE GREEN
Raise ridge height by approximately 1.6m to create first floor accommodation including a two storey front extension, following the removal of the rear dormers; the erection of a single storey rear ext
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-10 - 129714 - DUNSFORD SPRINGWELL ROAD BEARE GREEN RH5 4RN
Raise ridge height by approximately 1.6m to create first floor accommodation including a two storey front extension, following the removal of the rear dormers; the erection of a single storey rear ext
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - MO/2025/02540 - ROWAN, HIGHLAND ROAD, BEARE GREEN
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-10-13 - MO/2025/02417 - SUNNYDENE, HIGHLAND ROAD
Discharge of condition 7 and 8 of approved planning condition MO/2021/1734 for the Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 2 No. new semi-detached dwellings with associated hard standings and
Status: Approved | Type: Approval of Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-10-09 - MO/2025/02282 - LEITH HILL SERVICE STATION, HORSHAM ROAD
Erection of an internally illuminated D6 advertisement display hoarding.
Status: Approved | Type: Advertisement | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-09-23 - MO/2025/02348 - MATAROA, HORSHAM ROAD, BEARE GREEN
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension with 2 No. rooflights. Insertion of new window to the right side elevation.
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-09-05 - MO/2025/0933 - Hadleigh, Horsham Road, Beare Green
Retention of existing fence and gates.
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-05-28 - - 20, Oak Corner, Beare Green, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 4SG
T4 English Oak situated at 20 Oak Corner, Beare Green, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 4SG - Remove to ground level and treat stump to prevent regrowth.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2024-10-02
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A brief summary of Beare Green in Surrey
Beare Green is a charming village located in the civil parish of Capel in southern Surrey, approximately 5 miles from both Dorking and Horsham. Positioned 2.5 miles north of the West Sussex border and 12 miles southeast of Guildford, it is set within the picturesque Mole Valley district. The A24 road runs to the west of the village, while the surrounding Weald landscape, known for its lush forests, adds to the area's natural appeal, particularly near the Greensand Ridge. This context can be important for those researching planning applications in Beare Green.
Property prices in Beare Green show an average sale price of £557,199, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 11 crimes reported in the Beare Green area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Beare Green includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Surrey Hills. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Beare Green planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Beare Green
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Beare Green. The average decision time was 92 days.
With an average of 92 days, decisions near Beare Green take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Beare Green were full planning applications (2), tree works (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 8% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Holmwood Corner planning applications
- South Holmwood planning applications
- Capel planning applications
- Newdigate planning applications
- Mid Holmwood planning applications
- Blackbrook planning applications
- Clark's Green planning applications
- Stonebridge planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.