Box Hill, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Box Hill, Surrey.
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Planning applications in Box Hill are administered by Mole Valley District Council. View the full Mole Valley District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Box Hill
Box Hill, located approximately 31 km (19 mi) south-west of London in Surrey, is a prominent summit of the North Downs, reaching a height of 224 m (735 ft) at Betchworth Clump. Renowned for its ancient box woodland on steep chalk slopes, it offers picturesque views, particularly from the Salomons Memorial overlooking Dorking. The western section is managed by the National Trust, while the village of Box Hill sits on elevated ground to the east, making it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities amidst its natural beauty.
Elevation: 224m
District: Mole Valley
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £649,388 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Reigate and Banstead
- Parliamentary constituency: Reigate
- LSOA: Reigate and Banstead 007A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Box Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Box Hill.
- 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 Box Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
37 planning applications found near Box Hill.
- 129997 - BECHWOOD BOXHILL ROAD BOX HILL KT20 7JN
Non-material amendment to planning permission MO/2024/1779/CC to allow a change to the development boundary.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - MO/2026/00428 - BECHWOOD, BOXHILL ROAD, BOX HILL
Non-material amendment to planning permission MO/2024/1779/CC to allow a change to the development boundary.
Status: Refused | Type: Minor Non Material Changes | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-11 - MO/2026/00344 - LITTLE GLADE, HEADLEY HEATH APPROACH, BOX HILL
Discharge of Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 of approved planning application MO/2025/02493 for the demolition of existing outbuilding and the erection of a single storey detached dwelling with associate
Status: Decided | Type: Approval of Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-05 - 129952 - LITTLE GLADE HEADLEY HEATH APPROACH BOX HILL KT20 7LG
Discharge of Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 of approved planning application MO/2025/02493 for the demolition of existing outbuilding and the erection of a single storey detached dwelling with associate
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - MO/2026/00156 - YEW TREE HOLLOW, BOXHILL ROAD, BOX HILL
Discharge of Condition 3 of approved planning application MO/2025/0407 for the erection of 1 No. dwelling with detached car port, bin/refuse store and associated landscaping.
Status: Approved | Type: Approval of Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-04 - MO/2026/00252 - LITTLE WHISPERS, BOXHILL ROAD, BOX HILL
T1, T2 & T3-Beech. Fell to ground level. G1 Group of Beech trees. 5.5-6 metres height reduction and 2.5-3 metres lateral width reduction. G2 Group of Beech trees. 5.5-6 metres height reduction and 2.5
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Felling Consent | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-02 - 129764 - LITTLE WHISPERS BOXHILL ROAD BOX HILL KT20 7JN
T1, T2 & T3-Beech. Fell to ground level. G1 Group of Beech trees. 5.5-6 metres height reduction and 2.5-3 metres lateral width reduction. G2 Group of Beech trees. 5.5-6 metres height reduction and 2.5
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-01
View full details - MO/2026/00123 - ASHURST HOUSE, ASHURST DRIVE, BOXHILL
Raise the roof height to create first floor accommodation including two-storey extensions to front and rear. Erection of single-storey rear extension including balcony. Alterations to the existing ext
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-01-28 - 129698 - LITTLE GLADE HEADLEY HEATH APPROACH BOX HILL KT20 7LG
Change of use from ancillary accommodation to separate residential accommodation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - MO/2026/00208 - LITTLE GLADE, HEADLEY HEATH APPROACH, BOX HILL
Change of use from ancillary accommodation to separate residential accommodation.
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-01-20 - 129664 - YEW TREE HOLLOW BOXHILL ROAD BOX HILL KT20 7JN
Discharge of Condition 3 of approved planning application MO/2025/0407 for the erection of 1 No. dwelling with detached car port, bin/refuse store and associated landscaping.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - 129657 - ASHURST HOUSE ASHURST DRIVE BOXHILL KT20 7LN
Raise the roof height to create first floor accommodation including two-storey extensions to front and rear. Erection of single-storey rear extension including balcony. Alterations to the existing ext
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - MO/2026/00009 - YEW TREE HOLLOW, BOXHILL ROAD, BOX HILL
Discharge of Condition 9 of approved planning application MO/2025/0407 for the erection of 1 No. dwelling with detached car port, bin/refuse store and associated landscaping
Status: Approved | Type: Approval of Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-12-11 - MO/2025/02711 - YEW TREE HOLLOW, BOXHILL ROAD, BOX HILL
Discharge of Condition 6 of approved planning permission MO/2025/0407 for the erection of 1 No. dwelling with detached car port, bin/refuse store and associated landscaping.
Status: Approved | Type: Approval of Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-11-26 - 129466 - YEW TREE HOLLOW BOXHILL ROAD BOX HILL KT20 7JN
Discharge of Condition 6 of approved planning permission MO/2025/0407 for the erection of 1 No. dwelling with detached car port, bin/refuse store and associated landscaping.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - MO/2025/02710 - YEW TREE HOLLOW, BOXHILL ROAD, BOX HILL
Discharge of condition 8 of approved planning permission MO/2025/0407 for the erection of 1 No. dwelling with detached car port, bin/refuse store and associated landscaping .
Status: Approved | Type: Approval of Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-11-21 - 129425 - YEW TREE HOLLOW BOXHILL ROAD BOX HILL KT20 7JN
Discharge of condition 5 of approved planning application MO/2025/0407 for the erection of 1 No. dwelling with detached car port, bin/refuse store and associated landscaping.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - MO/2025/02725 - YEW TREE HOLLOW, BOXHILL ROAD, BOX HILL
Discharge of condition 5 of approved planning application MO/2025/0407 for the erection of 1 No. dwelling with detached car port, bin/refuse store and associated landscaping.
Status: Approved | Type: Approval of Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-11-19 - MO/2025/02709 - YEW TREE HOLLOW, BOXHILL ROAD, BOX HILL
Discharge condition 7 of approved planning permission MO/2025/0407 for the erection of 1 No. dwelling with detached car port, bin /refuse store and associated landscaping.
Status: Approved | Type: Approval of Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-11-17 - 129416 - YEW TREE HOLLOW BOXHILL ROAD BOX HILL KT20 7JN
Discharge condition 7 of approved planning permission MO/2025/0407 for the erection of 1 No. dwelling with detached car port, bin /refuse store and associated landscaping.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-11-17
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A brief summary of Box Hill in Surrey
Box Hill, located approximately 31 km (19 mi) south-west of London in Surrey, is a prominent summit of the North Downs, reaching a height of 224 m (735 ft) at Betchworth Clump. Renowned for its ancient box woodland on steep chalk slopes, it offers picturesque views, particularly from the Salomons Memorial overlooking Dorking. The western section is managed by the National Trust, while the village of Box Hill sits on elevated ground to the east, making it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities amidst its natural beauty. It sits within the Mole Valley district.
Box Hill sits at an elevation of 224 metres above sea level. The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Box Hill show an average sale price of £649,388, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Box Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Box Hill has one conservation area within its boundaries: Brockham. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Box Hill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment SSSI; 14 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Surrey Hills; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment. 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, Box Hill 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 Box Hill
In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Box Hill. The average decision time was 75 days.
The average decision period of 75 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 near Box Hill were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (3), tree works (3).
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
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