Buckland, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Buckland, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
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.
Population: 574 (2021) · Area: 5.5 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 Buckland.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Buckland.
- 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 Buckland based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Buckland.
- MO/2025/02693 - THE NORTH TOWER, BUCKLAND COURT STABLES, REIGATE ROAD
Remove 1 No. sycamore tree.
Status: Approved | Type: Conservation Area Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-11-18 - MO/2025/02574 - BUCKLAND VILLAGE GREEN, REIGATE ROAD, BUCKLAND BETCHWORTH
T1 - Weeping Willow - Crown lift to 3 metres for pedestrian clearance. Crown reduce by approximately 2-3 metres back to old pruning points only by removing limbs no greater than 75mm in diameter.
Status: Approved | Type: Conservation Area Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-10-27 - MO/2025/02550 - YEW TREE COTTAGE, REIGATE ROAD, BUCKLAND
Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed development in respect of the erection of a single storey side extension and installation of door and window to front elevation.
Status: Approved | Type: Proposed Certificate of Lawful Use | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-10-27 - 129278 - YEW TREE COTTAGE REIGATE ROAD BUCKLAND RH3 7BG
Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed development in respect of the erection of a single storey side extension and installation of door and window to front elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-10-26
View full details - MO/2025/02484 - YEWDELLS, DUNGATES LANE
Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed development in respect of a Listed Building for the refitting of existing kitchen & utility room with new flooring, cabinets and wall cupboards.
Status: Approved | Type: Cert. of Lawful Development for Listed Building | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-10-16 - MO/2025/02176 - APRIL COTTAGE, OLD ROAD
Erection of a single storey extension to existing garage.
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-08-28 - MO/2025/0751 - The Orchard, Rectory Lane, Buckland
T1 - Remove to ground level 1 No. Ash tree, located at rear right of property. T2 - Catalpa remove to ground level, located at the back of the property.
Status: Approved | Type: Conservation Area Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-04-28 - 125294 - 3 Little Maltings Cottage, The Green, Rectory Lane, Buckland, Betchworth, Surrey, RH3 7BH
(T1) Willow tree - reduce crown by (50%) 5 metres in height and width (old points) leaving inner weeping growth leaving at a height of 10 metres and width of 10 metres.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2024-02-21
View full details - 125047 - Land adj to Yew Tree Cottage, Reigate Road, Buckland, Betchworth, Surrey, RH3 7BG
Discharge of Conditions 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 13 & 14 of approved planning application MO/2022/1107 for the erection of new dwelling by utilising and extending existing double garage and store and demolishi
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2024-01-10
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A brief summary of Buckland in Surrey
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.
Property prices in Buckland 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 Buckland a particularly low-crime area.
Buckland has one conservation area within its boundaries: Buckland. 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 Buckland includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment SSSI, Reigate Heath SSSI; 20 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Buckland
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Buckland. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Buckland may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Buckland slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Buckland were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 10% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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