Brockham, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Brockham, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
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.
Population: 2,775 (2021) · Area: 6.9 km²
District: Mole Valley
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £776,253 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Mole Valley
- Parliamentary constituency: Dorking and Horley
- LSOA: Mole Valley 008C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Brockham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Brockham.
- 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 Brockham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
46 planning applications found near Brockham.
- MO/2026/00518 - LAND TO THE NORTH OF BROCKHAM BOWLING CLUB, MILL HILL LANE
169 Ash - Remove the failed limb from the adjacent tree. 169 - Exempt work. Opposite 162 Willow - Fell the stem leaning towards the garden. Opposite 162 Willow - To eliminate the risk of damage from t
Status: Undecided | Type: Conservation Area Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-04-07 - MO/2026/00404 - 2 THE BOROUGH
Demolition of a partially enclosed timber pergola and garden store and the erection of a detached single garage with garden store, extension to driveway and installation of a 5 bar timber gate.
Status: Undecided | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-23 - 130032 - 100 BROCKHAM LANE BROCKHAM RH3 7EQ
1. Rowan in poor condition LHS rear garden. Fell to ground level - tree being replaced with healthy specimen
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - MO/2026/00382 - 100, BROCKHAM LANE, BROCKHAM
1. Rowan in poor condition LHS rear garden. Fell to ground level - tree being replaced with healthy specimen
Status: Approved | Type: Conservation Area Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-18 - MO/2026/00284 - RIVERBANKS, KILN LANE, BROCKHAM
Demolition of existing garage and erection of replacement garage with ancillary accommodation above.
Status: Undecided | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-26 - MO/2026/00278 - SHERWOOD, 5 LITTLE BOROUGH
T1 Beech tree: Crown reduction by 2.5m. T2 Maple tree: Crown reduction by 2m. Thin both trees by 15% including the removal of both dead and diseased wood. Reduce Holly's to approx. 2.5m to the same he
Status: Approved | Type: Conservation Area Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-09 - 129805 - SHERWOOD 5 LITTLE BOROUGH BROCKHAM RH3 7ND
T1 Beech tree: Crown reduction by 2.5m. T2 Maple tree: Crown reduction by 2m. Thin both trees by 15% including the removal of both dead and diseased wood. Reduce Holly's to approx. 2.5m to the same he
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - MO/2026/00191 - 82, BROCKHAM LANE, BROCKHAM
Demolition of existing single and two storey rear extensions and erection of two-storey rear extension. Erection of front loggia.
Status: Refused | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-05 - 129874 - 2 THE BOROUGH BROCKHAM RH3 7NB
Demolition of a partially enclosed timber pergola and garden store and the erection of a detached single garage with garden store, extension to driveway and installation of a 5 bar timber gate.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - 129717 - RIVERBANKS KILN LANE BROCKHAM RH3 7LZ
Demolition of existing garage and erection of replacement garage with ancillary accommodation above.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - MO/2026/00099 - YEW TREE COTTAGE, 73 OLD SCHOOL LANE
T1 Yew tree: Reduce the overall size of crown by 2.5-3 meters and crown lift to 3 meters.
Status: Approved | Type: Conservation Area Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-01-19 - 129694 - 82 BROCKHAM LANE BROCKHAM RH3 7EH
Demolition of existing single and two storey rear extensions and erection of two-storey rear extension. Erection of front loggia.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - 129731 - BIRCH COTTAGE BROCKHAM GREEN BROCKHAM RH3 7JN
Remove 1 x Dieback diseased Ash tree; remove 1 Poplar tree and remove 3 x Cypress (small) trees. Provide and plant 5 x Common Alder trees.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - 129692 - YEW TREE COTTAGE 73 OLD SCHOOL LANE BROCKHAM RH3 7JP
T1 Yew tree: Reduce the overall size of crown by 2.5-3 meters and crown lift to 3 meters.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - MO/2026/00154 - BIRCH COTTAGE, BROCKHAM GREEN
Remove 1 x Dieback diseased Ash tree; remove 1 Poplar tree and remove 3 x Cypress (small) trees. Provide and plant 5 x Common Alder trees.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conservation Area Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-01-19 - MO/2026/00087 - THE ROYAL OAK (PH), BROCKHAM GREEN, BROCKHAM
Erection of a single storey detached building to create an enclosure for Meerkats.
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-01-14 - MO/2025/02794 - 5, OLD SCHOOL LANE, BROCKHAM
T1 Malus: To prune the crown by 0.5m removing any dysfunctional branches and crown thin by 25%. T2 Hazel: To remove new growth by 3m back to the original tree stump, leaving the stump at a height of 2
Status: Approved | Type: Conservation Area Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-12-15 - MO/2025/02785 - 4 PROVIDENCE COTTAGES, BROCKHAM GREEN, BROCKHAM
T1 Thuja Tree: Prune back by 1-2 metres on neighbour's side No. 2 Providence Cottages also lift lower canopy over path to 2.5 metres.
Status: Approved | Type: Conservation Area Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-12-08 - 129527 - 4 PROVIDENCE COTTAGES BROCKHAM GREEN BROCKHAM RH3 7JN
T1 Thuja Tree: Prune back by 1-2 metres on neighbour's side No. 2 Providence Cottages also lift lower canopy over path to 2.5 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-12-06
View full details - 129499 - BROCKHAM COURT FARM BROCKHAM GREEN BROCKHAM RH3 7JS
Discharge of condition 3, 4 and 6 of approved planning application MO/2025/0664 for the erection of single-storey rear extension, enlargement of basement, conversion of garage into a playroom.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-12-02
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A brief summary of Brockham in Surrey
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.
Property prices in Brockham show an average sale price of £776,253, 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 Brockham a particularly low-crime area.
Brockham 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 Brockham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment SSSI; 12 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Surrey Hills; 1 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Brockham
In the last 24 months, 90 planning applications were submitted near Brockham. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 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 near Brockham.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Brockham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Brockham were tree works (8), full planning applications (6), listed building and heritage (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 18 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Nearby Towns
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- Strood Green planning applications
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