Fetcham, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Fetcham, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
About Fetcham
Fetcham is a suburban village located in the Mole Valley district of Surrey, just west of Leatherhead, alongside the River Mole. Nestled on the lower slopes of the North Downs, it features a mill pond and a nature reserve, making it an attractive area for outdoor activities. The village boasts essential amenities, including two shopping parades, a leisure centre, and several sports teams, providing a vibrant community atmosphere for residents and potential developers alike.
Population: 7,996 · Area: 9.7 km²
District: Mole Valley
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £640,361 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Mole Valley
- Parliamentary constituency: Epsom and Ewell
- LSOA: Mole Valley 004C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Fetcham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fetcham.
- 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 Fetcham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
76 planning applications found near Fetcham.
- MO/2026/00521 - 7 RICHMOND CLOSE
Replace all existing uPVC windows to new triple glazed metal framed windows, new photo voltaic panels to rear roof slope, garage timber panelling changed to render and new 1500mm deep timber single st
Status: Undecided | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-04-28 - MO/2026/00447 - 81, LOWER ROAD, FETCHAM
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-23 - MO/2026/00383 - FETCHAM VILLAGE INFANTS SCHOOL, SCHOOL LANE, FETCHAM
01 - Dead Elm. Carefully fell to near ground level. The removal of a dead tree. 02 - London Plane. Reduce overall size of crown by 3m. Reduction of the regrowth from previous pruning work to limit the
Status: Approved | Type: Conservation Area Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-11 - 129999 - FETCHAM VILLAGE INFANTS SCHOOL SCHOOL LANE FETCHAM KT22 9JU
01 - Dead Elm. Carefully fell to near ground level. The removal of a dead tree. 02 - London Plane. Reduce overall size of crown by 3m. Reduction of the regrowth from previous pruning work to limit the
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - MO/2026/00277 - CORYLUS, 2B HAZEL WAY
Discharge of Condition 14 of planning permission MO/2020/1874 for the erection of 2 No. detached 4 bedroom dwellings following demolition of existing dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Approval of Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-24 - 129870 - 123 LOWER ROAD BOOKHAM KT23 4AW
Prior notification for the erection of a single storey rear extension of 5 metres deep and 3 metres high with a height to the eaves of 2.50 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - MO/2026/00248 - 123, LOWER ROAD, BOOKHAM
Prior notification for the erection of a single storey rear extension of 5 metres deep and 3 metres high with a height to the eaves of 2.50 metres.
Status: Approved | Type: PN - Householder 2013 | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-19 - MO/2026/00223 - 2 SUMNER CLOSE
Conversion of the existing garage to an annexe ancillary to the main dwelling together with the erection of a canopy walkway between the garage and main house and the addition of a lean-to structure t
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-17 - MO/2026/00216 - 1B GATESDEN ROAD
Relocation of entrance door and erection of a storm porch, conversion of garage into a habitable space, changes to fenestration and insertion of 1 No. rooflight and two ground floor windows on side el
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-12 - MO/2026/00272 - 15, BARRETT ROAD, FETCHAM
Proposed removal of existing pitched double glazed roof over existing conservatory and replacement with hipped pitched tiled roof, together with internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-11 - 129795 - 2 ST MARYS CLOSE FETCHAM KT22 9HE
T1 & T4 - Limes- Reduce 2 x trees back by 2 metres to previously pruned/ pollard areas. Remove all dead wood. Current heights 10 metres, remove 2 metres to leave height at 8 metres. Width 8 metres, re
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - 129739 - ST MARY'S PARISH CHURCH HALL THE RIDGEWAY FETCHAM KT22 9AZ
Installation of 5 No. wall mounted Air Source Heat Pumps, distribution box and associated cabling and pipework.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - MO/2026/00183 - 21, BARRETT ROAD, FETCHAM
Removal of existing garage, utility extension and rear bay window and erection of a two storey side extension and part single, part two storey front extension with open storm porch.
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-01-21 - MO/2026/00136 - 4 SAYERS CLOSE
Demolition of existing garage and erection of a single storey side extension and installation of new doors to rear.
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-01-20 - 129684 - 15 BARRETT ROAD FETCHAM KT22 9HL
Proposed removal of existing pitched double glazed roof over existing conservatory and replacement with hipped pitched tiled roof, together with internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - MO/2026/00049 - LAND TO THE REAR OF 7, KENNEL CLOSE
Discharge of conditions 4 and 7 of approved planning application MO/2025/1111 for the Variation of Condition 4, 5 and 6 of planning permission MO/2025/0205 for the conversion of a single detached dwel
Status: Approved | Type: Approval of Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-12-19 - MO/2025/02782 - 12 HARECROFT
Erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-12-18 - MO/2026/00014 - 1 FOX COVERT
01- Oak - Reduce overall size of crown by 2 metres Remove deadwood greater than 25mm in diameter. Remove epicormic growth to crown break. 02 - Trimming back of the annual growth to maintain full heigh
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Felling Consent | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-12-08 - MO/2025/02737 - 20, GATESDEN ROAD, FETCHAM
Demolition of existing conservatory and annexe and erection of single storey rear extension, side infill, garage conversion and internal alterations.
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-12-05 - MO/2025/02769 - 3 HUNTSMANS CLOSE
Oak (T1) Reduce & reshape by 2m, thin by 20%, remove dead & diseased wood.
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Felling Consent | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-12-03
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A brief summary of Fetcham in Surrey
Fetcham is a suburban village located in the Mole Valley district of Surrey, just west of Leatherhead, alongside the River Mole. Nestled on the lower slopes of the North Downs, it features a mill pond and a nature reserve, making it an attractive area for outdoor activities. The village boasts essential amenities, including two shopping parades, a leisure centre, and several sports teams, providing a vibrant community atmosphere for residents and potential developers alike. The settlement has a population of approximately 7,996. It sits within the Mole Valley district.
Fetcham covers an area of approximately 9.7 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 Fetcham show an average sale price of £640,361, 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 Fetcham a particularly low-crime area.
Fetcham has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Fetcham, Great Bookham. 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 Fetcham includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bookham Commons 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, Fetcham 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 Fetcham
In the last 24 months, 209 planning applications were submitted near Fetcham. Of these, 8% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 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 Fetcham.
The average decision period of 77 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 Fetcham were full planning applications (19), tree works (15), outline applications (7). Full planning applications account for 9% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 40 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Nearby Towns
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- Downside planning applications
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