Search Great Bookham planning applications
55 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Great Bookham · updated daily · Mole Valley District Council
- William Hill, 29 Church Road, Great BookhamAwaiting decisionVariation of Condition 2 of approved planning application MO/2006/0880 for change of use from retail use (Use Class A1) to use as a betting shop (Use Class A2) involving the installation of two satellite dishes on the rear elevation to allow increase in the opening hours to Monday to Friday: 6.30am to 8.00pm; Saturday: 7.00am to 5.00pm; Sunday: 8.00am to 5.00pm.Variance of ConditionsReceived 29 Oct 2026MO/2026/01652
- 17 Crabtree LaneAwaiting decisionDemolition of existing dwelling and erection of 3 No. dwellings with associated landscaping, parking, refuse and cycle storage and access.DetailedReceived 28 Oct 2026MO/2026/01644
- Land To The Rear Of 32 High Street, Great BookhamAwaiting decisionSubmission of details pursuant to condition 10 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan) of planning application MO/2026/00721 for Demolition of existing garage building and erection of 3 No. dwellings with associated landscaping and car parking.Approval of ConditionsReceived 28 Oct 2026MO/2026/01651
- Former Bookham Youth And Community Centre, 164 Lower RoadAwaiting decisionDetails of Internal and External Plant, Travel Plan and Contamination Verification Report submitted pursuant to Conditions 7, 14 and 27 of planning permission ref: MO/2026/01017 dated 24 September 2026. (this application is determined by Surrey County Council under their ref SCCRef-2026-0182 - this record is for consultation only)Consultation from Surrey County CouncilReceived 27 Oct 2026MO/2026/01616
- Land To Rear Of, 32 High Street, Great BookhamAwaiting decisionSubmission of details pursuant to condition 6 and 9 of planning application MO/2026/00721 for demolition of existing garage building and erection of 3 No. dwellings with associated landscaping and car parking.Approval of ConditionsReceived 27 Oct 2026MO/2026/01594
Planning in Great Bookham
- Approved
- 79%
- 129 of 160 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Great Bookham in the last 24 months, from Mole Valley District Council's planning register.
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About Great Bookham
Great Bookham is a village located in the Mole Valley district of Surrey, England, nestled between Leatherhead and Guildford. It is part of the historic Saxon settlement of Bocham, alongside its neighbouring village, Little Bookham. The area is characterized by its surrounding common land, and residents benefit from access to Bookham railway station on Church Road, which connects both settlements to regional transport links, making it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 11,375. It sits within the Mole Valley district.
Property prices in Great Bookham show an average sale price of £606,659, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Great Bookham 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 (May 2026). This makes Great Bookham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Great Bookham has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Great Bookham 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 Great Bookham, 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, 221 planning applications were submitted near Great Bookham. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (15), tree works (6), discharge of conditions (6).
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (60% success rate).