Skip to content

Dorking, Surrey Planning Applications

Track every planning application and planning permission decision near Dorking, Surrey. Browse by postcode, view live status and get free email alerts for new developments.

Surrey
England
Town
View council

Unlock the full intelligence for Dorking

Approval trends, decision speed, local context and nearby professional activity. Free with an account.

Planning data sourced from Surrey council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Dorking - Planning Applications & Local Development

Dorking is a vibrant market town located in Surrey, approximately 21 miles southwest of London, within the Mole Valley District. The town features a central High Street that runs parallel to the Pipp Brook and is bordered by the scenic Surrey Hills National Landscape, with notable nearby landmarks including Box Hill and Leith Hill. As the council headquarters lie to the east of the town center, Dorking presents a unique blend of natural beauty and urban amenities, making it a focal point for planning applications in the area. The town has a population of approximately 11,158. It sits within the Mole Valley district.

Dorking covers an area of approximately 6.6 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 Dorking show an average sale price of £484,293, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

The area around Dorking has 17 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Dorking 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 Dorking, visit the local authority's planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original council submission for every application listed above.