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Planning in Brockham

Approved
74%
86 of 108 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Brockham in the last 24 months, from Mole Valley District Council's planning register.

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Around Brockham

Postcode districts

RH3 87 applications in the last 12 monthsRH4 214 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Mole Valley District Council

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About Brockham

Brockham is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Mole Valley district of Surrey, England, approximately 1.5 miles east of Dorking and 4 miles west of Reigate. Nestled south of Box Hill and along the banks of the River Mole, Brockham had a population of 2,198 as of the 2021 census. This charming village offers potential for various planning applications, benefiting from its scenic surroundings and close proximity to larger towns. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,775 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mole Valley district.

Brockham covers an area of approximately 6.9 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Brockham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Brockham has 15 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Brockham 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Brockham, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 128 planning applications were submitted near Brockham. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (42), tree works (20), listed building and heritage (10).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Brockham?
In the last 24 months, 128 planning applications were submitted near Brockham. The approval rate is 74%.
How long do planning decisions take near Brockham?
The average planning decision time near Brockham is 81 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Brockham?
The planning approval rate near Brockham is 74%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Brockham?
The most common type of planning application near Brockham is full planning applications, with 42 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Brockham?
You can search and track planning applications near Brockham on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.