Search Dorking planning applications
45 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Dorking · updated daily · Mole Valley District Council
- Land To The Rear Of, 44-46 High StreetAwaiting decisionVariation of condition 2 of planning permission MO/2025/02599 for the erection of a 2 No. semi-detached dwellings to allow Air Source Heat Pump units and photovoltaic panels to be added to each dwelling and the repositioning of the building line to make use of the existing retaining wall.Variance of ConditionsReceived 29 Oct 2026MO/2026/01631
- 9 Lonsdale RoadAwaiting decisionDemolition of existing rear conservatory, raise roof ridge height and erection of two-storey front and rear extensions with accommodation in roof space; installation of 4 solar panels and 1. No rooflight and alterations to fenestration.Detailed HouseholderReceived 29 Oct 2026MO/2026/01624
- Pippbrook House, Reigate RoadAwaiting decisionRemoval of Condition 5 (wedding or civil ceremonies or receptions) of planning application MO/2024/2196 for the change of use of the ground floor from library (Use Class F1) to use as a flexible events space (Sui Generis).Variance of ConditionsReceived 28 Oct 2026MO/2026/01647
- Divamane, 2 Queens Crescent, Horsham RoadAwaiting decisionInstallation of a air-conditioning unit to provide heating and cooling for the business.DetailedReceived 23 Oct 2026MO/2026/01641
- Huts 1-10 To Rear Of Dorking HallsAwaiting decisionDemolition of 10 No. existing units and the erection of 5 No. units for use as a theatre (Sui Generis), storage (Use Class B8) and flexible storage, commercial and community use (Use Classes B8, E and F(ii)) together with a shared garden and car and cycle parking.DetailedReceived 22 Oct 2026MO/2026/01613
Planning in Dorking
- Approved
- 82%
- 183 of 217 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Dorking in the last 24 months, from Mole Valley District Council's planning register.
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Around Dorking
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RH4 214 applications in the last 12 monthsRH5 310 applications in the last 12 monthsKT22 364 applications in the last 12 months
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About Dorking
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 £582,498, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Dorking area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Dorking, 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, 276 planning applications were submitted near Dorking. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (20), discharge of conditions (17), tree works (12). 6 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (33% success rate).