Deepdene, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Deepdene, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
About Deepdene
Dorking, a vibrant market town located in Surrey, is approximately 21 miles southwest of London and serves as the administrative centre for Mole Valley District. The town's High Street runs east-west, adjacent to the Pipp Brook, and is framed by the stunning Surrey Hills National Landscape on three sides, with nearby attractions including Box Hill and Leith Hill. This picturesque setting makes Dorking an appealing location for planning applications related to residential and commercial developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £927,076 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Mole Valley
- Parliamentary constituency: Dorking and Horley
- LSOA: Mole Valley 013B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Deepdene.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Deepdene.
- 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 Deepdene based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
40 planning applications found near Deepdene.
- MO/2026/00418 - PIPPBROOK HOUSE, PIPPBROOK HOUSE, REIGATE ROAD
To dismantle and rebuild chimney stack (01) (application for Listed Building Consent).
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-24 - MO/2026/00417 - PIPPBROOK HOUSE, REIGATE ROAD
Dismantle and rebuild chimney stack (01).
Status: Undecided | Type: Detailed | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-24 - MO/2026/00360 - RICKSTONES, PUNCHBOWL LANE, DORKING
Construction of a single detached dwelling and repositioned shared access.
Status: Undecided | Type: Detailed | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-16 - MO/2026/00352 - 17, DEEPDENE VALE, DORKING
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-12 - MO/2026/00337 - 7, DEEPDENE AVENUE, DORKING
Erection of a front porch extension, erection of a part single and part two storey side extension with canopy to rear. Installation of solar panels to front and rear.
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-05 - MO/2026/00445 - KUONI TRAVEL LTD, DEEPDENE LODGE (OLD), DEEPDENE AVENUE
Certificate of Lawfulness for an existing development in respect of the former garages converted to residential use.
Status: Undecided | Type: Existing Certificate of Lawful Use | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-02 - MO/2026/00265 - TESCO EXPRESS, REIGATE ROAD, DORKING
Installation of four rapid electric vehicle charging stations, including one fully accessible bay and ancillary equipment within the car park.
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-25 - MO/2026/00303 - DENECLIFFE, COTMANDENE, DORKING
Replacement of 10 No. windows with white uPVC vertical sliding sash windows.
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-09 - 129783 - RICKSTONES PUNCHBOWL LANE DORKING RH5 4BN
Construction of a single detached dwelling and repositioned shared access.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - MO/2026/00130 - 12 SPITAL HEATH
Outline application for the consideration of access, appearance, layout and scale for the demolition of all existing buildings and the erection of a care home (Use Class C2), along with land profiling
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline Major | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-01-27 - MO/2026/00137 - 2 OVERDALE
Erection of single storey rear extension and alteration to patio and retaining wall.
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-01-21 - 129723 - PIPPBROOK HOUSE REIGATE ROAD DORKING RH4 1SH
Discharge of condition 4 and 5 of approved planning application MO/2024/0079 for the Lift and relay slate roof coverings, allowing for replacement of damaged slates, provision of breather membrane and
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-12-31
View full details - MO/2026/00155 - PIPPBROOK HOUSE, REIGATE ROAD
Discharge of condition 4 and 5 of approved planning application MO/2024/0079 for the Lift and relay slate roof coverings, allowing for replacement of damaged slates, provision of breather membrane and
Status: Undecided | Type: Approval of Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-12-31 - MO/2026/00001 - P F WINDIBANK AUCTIONEERS, DORKING HALLS, REIGATE ROAD
Change of use of existing auctioneers store (Class E(a)) to use ancillary and incidental to Dorking Halls.
Status: Approved | Type: Change of Use | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-12-29 - 129611 - TESCO EXPRESS REIGATE ROAD DORKING RH4 1QB
Installation of four rapid electric vehicle charging stations, including one fully accessible bay and ancillary equipment within the car park.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - MO/2025/02768 - 4, TUTTS CLOSE, DORKING
T1 Birch - Reduce lateral branches by approximately 1.5 - 2 metres to leave a well balanced shape. Crown lift to 3 metres above ground level. T2 Sorbus - Reduce lateral branches by approximately 1.5 -
Status: Approved | Type: Conservation Area Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-12-03 - MO/2025/02750 - 18 LADYEGATE ROAD
Removal of any dead, dying or defective branches and reduction of side laterals in mid and lower crown by up to 2 metres over driveway and road with the exception of the lowest branch over the road wh
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Felling Consent | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-11-28 - 129463 - 2 OVERDALE DORKING RH5 4BS
Erection of single storey rear extension and alteration to patio and retaining wall.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - MO/2025/02530 - 2 ASHURST PLACE
T1 Oak Tree - Crown reduce by approximately 3 metres. T2 Horse Chestnut - Crown reduce by approximately 3 metres.
Status: Approved | Type: Tree Felling Consent | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-10-20 - MO/2025/02529 - 9 LONSDALE ROAD
Demolition of existing rear conservatory and removal of roof and existing fenestration. Erection of two-storey front extension and construction of basement. Raising of roof ridge height and erection o
Status: Refused | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-10-17
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A brief summary of Deepdene in Surrey
Dorking, a vibrant market town located in Surrey, is approximately 21 miles southwest of London and serves as the administrative centre for Mole Valley District. The town's High Street runs east-west, adjacent to the Pipp Brook, and is framed by the stunning Surrey Hills National Landscape on three sides, with nearby attractions including Box Hill and Leith Hill. This picturesque setting makes Dorking an appealing location for planning applications related to residential and commercial developments.
Property prices in Deepdene show an average sale price of £927,076, 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 Deepdene a particularly low-crime area.
Deepdene has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Dorking, Dorking, Pixham Lane. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Deepdene includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment 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, Deepdene 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 Deepdene
In the last 24 months, 206 planning applications were submitted near Deepdene. Of these, 36% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 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 Deepdene.
The average decision period of 73 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 Deepdene were full planning applications (20), discharge of conditions (12), listed building and heritage (4). Full planning applications account for 10% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 10 medium-scale applications, 36 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Pixham planning applications
- Rose Hill planning applications
- Dorking planning applications
- Tower Hill planning applications
- Stonebridge planning applications
- Westhumble planning applications
- North Holmwood planning applications
- Brockham planning applications
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