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Planning in Buckland

Approved
91%
21 of 23 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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Around Buckland

Postcode districts

RH3 87 applications in the last 12 monthsRH2 504 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 Buckland

Buckland is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Mole Valley district of Surrey, nestled between the towns of Dorking and Reigate. It is characterized by its proximity to the North Downs escarpment to the north and features several sand pits, making it an area of interest for local development and planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 574 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mole Valley district.

Buckland covers an area of approximately 5.5 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

The area around Buckland has 24 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Buckland 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 Buckland, 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, 31 planning applications were submitted near Buckland. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), amendments (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Buckland?
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Buckland. The approval rate is 91%.
How long do planning decisions take near Buckland?
The average planning decision time near Buckland is 69 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 Buckland?
The planning approval rate near Buckland is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Buckland?
The most common type of planning application near Buckland is full planning applications, with 1 submission in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Buckland?
You can search and track planning applications near Buckland on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.