Dorking, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dorking, Surrey.
Surrey · England · Town
Planning applications in Dorking are administered by Mole Valley District Council. View the full Mole Valley District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 11,158 · Area: 6.6 km²
District: Mole Valley
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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 009A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dorking.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dorking.
- 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 Dorking based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
193 planning applications found near Dorking.
- 130473 - 25 CLEARDENE DORKING RH4 2BY
Prior notification for the erection of a single storey rear extension of 3.69 metres deep and 3.15metres high with a height to the eaves of 2.90 metres.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - MO/2026/00717 - 40, RANMORE ROAD, DORKING
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-05-21 - MO/2026/00626 - SOUTH SIDE CAR PARK, MARLBOROUGH ROAD
Application for siting an InPost Parcel Locker.
Status: Undecided | Type: Detailed | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-05-20 - 130363 - SOUTH SIDE CAR PARK MARLBOROUGH ROAD DORKING RH4 2DL
Application for siting an InPost Parcel Locker.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - MO/2026/00549 - 26 WATHEN ROAD, DORKING
Replace existing timber framed sash windows on ground and first floor of front elevation with double glazed timber framed sash windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-05-01 - MO/2026/00548 - ROSE COTTAGE, 27 ROTHES ROAD, DORKING
Replace existing wooden sash windows to ground and first floor of front elevation with double glazed wooden sash windows and replace existing front door with a double glazed wooden door.
Status: Undecided | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-04-30 - 130243 - ENTERPRISE HOUSE 4 CURTIS ROAD DORKING RH4 1EJ
Change of use of the ground floor (part only) and the first floor from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to provide 16 dwellings (Use Class C3).
Status: Undecided | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - MO/2026/00522 - ENTERPRISE HOUSE, 4 CURTIS ROAD
Change of use of the ground floor (part only) and the first floor from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to provide 16 dwellings (Use Class C3).
Status: Undecided | Type: PN - Part 3 Class MA Commercial Business Service to Dwellings | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-04-28 - MO/2026/00546 - MEADOWBANK, MILL LANE
Discharge of Condition 4 of planning permission MO/2021/1989 for the erection of a bandstand for outdoor music and theatrical performances.
Status: Undecided | Type: Approval of Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-04-27 - MO/2026/00487 - 35, WATHEN ROAD, DORKING
Retention of existing shed and erection of attached single storey timber carport with solar panels to the roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-04-20 - 130145 - REST HARROW LONDON ROAD DORKING RH4 1JE
1. Eucalyptus (RHS boundary) - Dismantle to near ground level. 2. Eucalyptus (RHS boundary) - Historically heavily pollarded. Located adjacent to and growing 'in partnership' with item 1. Dismantle to
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - MO/2026/00481 - 205, HIGH STREET, DORKING
Change of use from Class E (retail) to Sui Generis use as a take away and the installation of commercial extraction system to rear and cassette awning to front elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Detailed | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-04-14 - MO/2026/00519 - 5, WHITE HORSE MEWS, DORKING
T1 Norway maple to reduce the overall size of crown by 2.5-3 meters back to old pruning points. T2 Hornbeam to reduce the overall size of crown by 2.5-3 meters back to old pruning points.
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Felling Consent | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-04-13 - MO/2026/00520 - 7, WHITE HORSE MEWS, DORKING
T1 Hornbeam to reduce the overall size of crown by 4 meters to 1 meter below old points. T2 Hornbeams to reduce the overall size of crown by 4 meters to 1 meter below old points.
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Felling Consent | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-04-13 - 130136 - 6 WHITE HORSE MEWS DORKING RH4 2FX
T1 Hornbeam to reduce the overall size of crowns by 2.5-3 meters back to old pruning points. T2 Hornbeam to reduce the overall size of crowns by 2.5-3 meters back to old pruning points.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - 130137 - 7 WHITE HORSE MEWS DORKING RH4 2FX
T1 Hornbeam to reduce the overall size of crown by 4 meters to 1 meter below old points. T2 Hornbeams to reduce the overall size of crown by 4 meters to 1 meter below old points.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - MO/2026/00453 - 43, MARLBOROUGH ROAD, DORKING
T1- 1 X Sycamore - Cut back from house to give 2 - 3 metre clearance. T2 - 1 X Conifer - Cut back from house to give 2 - 3 metre clearance.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conservation Area Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-04-09 - MO/2026/00486 - 2, SOUTH STREET, DORKING
Refurbishment and re-decoration of the existing timber shopfront (application for Listed Building Consent).
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-04-07 - MO/2026/00419 - 2, LONSDALE ROAD, DORKING
T1 and T2: Fell 2 No. Prunus Kanzan Cherry Trees and replant with two new Prunus Kanzan Cherry Trees in the same places to maintain the streetscape.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conservation Area Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-31 - MO/2026/00473 - 120, HIGH STREET, DORKING
Discharge of Conditions 3 & 4 of approved planning application MO/2025/0403 to block up a single window to the side elevation, block up a door to the rear elevation second floor and replace with a win
Status: Undecided | Type: Approval of Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-26
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A brief summary of Dorking in Surrey
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 £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 Dorking a particularly low-crime area.
Dorking 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 Dorking includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ranmore Common SSSI, Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment SSSI; 13 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Dorking
In the last 24 months, 299 planning applications were submitted near Dorking. Of these, 40% 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 Dorking.
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 Dorking were full planning applications (30), discharge of conditions (29), tree works (15). 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, 6 large-scale (major) developments, 15 medium-scale applications, 70 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 10 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Withdrawn: 8 applications
- Awaiting decision: 109 applications
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