Great Bookham, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Bookham, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
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.
Population: 11,375
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: Dorking and Horley
- LSOA: Mole Valley 007A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Bookham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Bookham.
- 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 Great Bookham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
66 planning applications found near Great Bookham.
- MO/2026/00511 - 2, OAKLEIGH COURT, GREAT BOOKHAM
TPO/107/2/G T1- English Oak (rear garden) - Reduce lateral canopy by approximately 2m, and tops by approximately 3m to appropriate growth points, following BS3998 standards, utilising drop-crotch prun
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Felling Consent | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-04-22 - 130084 - IMBERPARK LEATHERHEAD ROAD GREAT BOOKHAM KT23 4RB
Discharge of Condition 3 of planning permission MO/2025/02007 for demolition of existing dwelling and garage. Erection of 1 No. two-storey detached dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - MO/2026/00423 - 6, HAWKWOOD RISE, GREAT BOOKHAM
Demolition of existing conservatory and kitchen extension. The erection of a single storey wrap around extension to rear and side.
Status: Undecided | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-27 - 130079 - FORMER BOOKHAM YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE 164 LOWER ROAD GREAT BOOKHAM KT23 4AQ
Details of a Construction Environmental Management Plan submitted pursuant to Condition 18 of planning permission ref: MO/2025/2792 dated 6 February 2026 (this application is determined by Surrey Coun
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - MO/2026/00412 - FORMER BOOKHAM YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE, 164 LOWER ROAD
Details of a Construction Environmental Management Plan submitted pursuant to Condition 18 of planning permission ref: MO/2025/2792 dated 6 February 2026 (this application is determined by Surrey Coun
Status: Decided | Type: Consultation from Surrey County Council | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-23 - MO/2026/00410 - FORMER BOOKHAM YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE, 164 LOWER ROAD
Details of a Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan submitted pursuant to Condition 22 and of a biodiversity gain plan pursuant to the biodiversity gain Condition of Planning Permission ref: MO/2025/2
Status: Approved | Type: Consultation from Surrey County Council | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-20 - 130073 - FORMER BOOKHAM YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE 164 LOWER ROAD GREAT BOOKHAM KT23 4AQ
Details of a Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan submitted pursuant to Condition 22 and of a biodiversity gain plan pursuant to the biodiversity gain Condition of Planning Permission ref: MO/2025/2
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - 130023 - FORMER BOOKHAM YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE LOWER ROAD GREAT BOOKHAM KT23 4AQ
Details of a Contamination Risk Strategy submitted pursuant to Condition 26 of planning permission ref: MO/2025/2792 dated 6 February 2026 (this application is determined by Surrey County Council unde
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - MO/2026/00347 - FORMER BOOKHAM YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE, LOWER ROAD
Details of a Contamination Risk Strategy submitted pursuant to Condition 26 of planning permission ref: MO/2025/2792 dated 6 February 2026 (this application is determined by Surrey County Council unde
Status: Approved | Type: Consultation from Surrey County Council | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-13 - MO/2026/00376 - 220, LOWER ROAD, BOOKHAM
G1 - Remove two self-seeded Holly trees located at the front corner of the property, reducing them to ground level. T1 - Remove the Arizona Cypress located at the rear left corner of the property, red
Status: Approved | Type: Conservation Area Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-04 - 129942 - 220 LOWER ROAD BOOKHAM KT23 4DE
G1 - Remove two self-seeded Holly trees located at the front corner of the property, reducing them to ground level. T1 - Remove the Arizona Cypress located at the rear left corner of the property, red
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - MO/2026/00266 - 2 EASTWICK PARK AVENUE
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-24 - 129897 - 6 HAWKWOOD RISE GREAT BOOKHAM KT23 4JP
Demolition of existing conservatory and kitchen extension. The erection of a single storey wrap around extension to rear and side.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - MO/2026/00246 - 197, LOWER ROAD, BOOKHAM
Discharge of condition 3 of approved planning application MO/2024/0853 for the retention of two flats at first and second floor level and retention of external changes to include the creation of a bal
Status: Undecided | Type: Approval of Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-17 - 129853 - 197 LOWER ROAD BOOKHAM KT23 4DG
Discharge of condition 3 of approved planning application MO/2024/0853 for the retention of two flats at first and second floor level and retention of external changes to include the creation of a bal
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - MO/2026/00212 - 15, MIDDLEMEAD ROAD, GREAT BOOKHAM
Erection of a single storey side extension.
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-12 - MO/2026/00189 - 7, SOLE FARM ROAD, GREAT BOOKHAM
Erection of single storey front and rear extension.
Status: Refused | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-11 - MO/2026/00165 - BOWLING CLUB PAVILLION, CHRYSTIE RECREATION GROUND, DORKING ROAD
The construction of a single-storey side extension to the existing sports pavilion, including a new thermally broken aluminium roof and insulated external cladding to the entire building.
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-05 - MO/2026/00193 - 17, THE SPINNEY, GREAT BOOKHAM
Erection of a first floor rear extension and partial conversion of integral garage alongside changes to fenestration.
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-01-29 - 129659 - BOWLING CLUB PAVILLION, CHRYSTIE RECREATION GROUND DORKING ROAD GREAT BOOKHAM KT23 4PA
The construction of a single-storey side extension to the existing sports pavilion, including a new thermally broken aluminium roof and insulated external cladding to the entire building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-01-08
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A brief summary of Great Bookham in Surrey
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 £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 Great Bookham a particularly low-crime area.
Great Bookham has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Great Bookham, Little 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 Great Bookham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bookham Commons SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Surrey Hills. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Great Bookham
In the last 24 months, 195 planning applications were submitted near Great Bookham. Of these, 27% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 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 Great Bookham.
The average decision period of 71 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 Great Bookham were full planning applications (24), tree works (9), outline applications (6). Full planning applications account for 12% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 44 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.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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