How long do planning decisions take near Hawk's Hill?

The average planning decision time near Hawk's Hill is 82 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Hawk's Hill?

The planning approval rate near Hawk's Hill is 17%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hawk's Hill?

The most common type of planning application near Hawk's Hill is tree works applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hawk's Hill?

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Hawk's Hill, Surrey Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hawk's Hill, Surrey.

Surrey · England · settlement

Planning applications in Hawk's Hill are administered by Mole Valley District Council. View the full Mole Valley District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £606,659 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Mole Valley
Parliamentary constituency: Epsom and Ewell
LSOA: Mole Valley 004B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hawk's Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hawk's Hill.

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 Hawk's Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

39 planning applications found near Hawk's Hill.

MO/2026/00716 - 4 THE BERKELEYS
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey side extension with addition of matching render and timber detail to first floor front.
Status: Undecided | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-05-29
MO/2026/00457 - 5, ARBOUR CLOSE, FETCHAM
1-2x Cedar trees within front garden - Carefully dismantle to as close to ground level as possible utilising a Mobile Elevated Work Platform 22x14m as trees are causing significant damage to property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Felling Consent | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-30
130078 - 5 ARBOUR CLOSE FETCHAM KT22 9DZ
1-2x Cedar trees within front garden - Carefully dismantle to as close to ground level as possible utilising a Mobile Elevated Work Platform 22x14m as trees are causing significant damage to property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-30
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MO/2026/00391 - 49, BADINGHAM DRIVE, FETCHAM
TPO/114/1/C Tree 1 - Cherry - Reduce and reshape the overall crown size of the tree radially by removal of up to approximately 2-2.5 metres in height and up to 1.5-2 metres in lateral spread. The prop
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Felling Consent | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-19
MO/2026/00374 - EFFINGHAM HOUSE, 39 LOWER ROAD
TPO/114/4/V T2- Lime - Reduce the overall height of the tree by removal of up to approximately 4.5 metres in branch length. Reduce the decayed lateral limbs by 2.5 metres in branch length. To reduce s
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Felling Consent | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-17
MO/2026/00356 - 7 ARBOUR CLOSE
Crown reduce by up to 4 metres back to suitable points and reshape. Remove all dead wood
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Felling Consent | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-17
129955 - 49 BADINGHAM DRIVE FETCHAM KT22 9HA
TPO/114/1/C Tree 1 - Cherry - Reduce and reshape the overall crown size of the tree radially by removal of up to approximately 2-2.5 metres in height and up to 1.5-2 metres in lateral spread. The prop
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-06
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129914 - EFFINGHAM HOUSE 39 LOWER ROAD FETCHAM KT22 9EL
TPO/114/4/V T2- Lime - Reduce the overall height of the tree by removal of up to approximately 4.5 metres in branch length. Reduce the decayed lateral limbs by 2.5 metres in branch length. To reduce s
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-27
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MO/2026/00298 - ST MARY'S PARISH CHURCH HALL, THE RIDGEWAY
Installation of 5 No. wall mounted Air Source Heat Pumps, distribution box and associated cabling and pipework.
Status: Undecided | Type: Detailed | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-18
MO/2026/00234 - 16, BADINGHAM DRIVE, FETCHAM
Erection of front porch and apex window; conversion of the existing garage with three new roof lights, and erection of a single-storey side extension following demolition of existing outbuildings. Pit
Status: Undecided | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-17
129876 - 7 ARBOUR CLOSE FETCHAM KT22 9DZ
Crown reduce by up to 4 metres back to suitable points and reshape. Remove all dead wood
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-12
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MO/2026/00338 - 11, SYCAMORE CLOSE, FETCHAM
2: Beech. Apply a ring of mulch 5m in radius centred on the tree’s trunk mulch to be no less than 75mm and no more than 150mm deep, comprised of woodchip from a single deciduous species of tree, prefe
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Felling Consent | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-09
MO/2026/00240 - 2, ST MARYS CLOSE, FETCHAM
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: Tree Felling Consent | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-05
MO/2026/00227 - 27, LOWER ROAD, FETCHAM
Erection of fence and gate.
Status: Undecided | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-04
129715 - 16 BADINGHAM DRIVE FETCHAM KT22 9ES
Erection of front porch and apex window; conversion of the existing garage with three new roof lights, and erection of a single-storey side extension following demolition of existing outbuildings. Pit
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-01-23
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129652 - SYCAMORE CLOSE FETCHAM KT22 9EX
2: Beech. Apply a ring of mulch 5m in radius centred on the tree’s trunk mulch to be no less than 75mm and no more than 150mm deep, comprised of woodchip from a single deciduous species of tree, prefe
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-01-07
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MO/2025/02786 - EFFINGHAM HOUSE, 39B LOWER ROAD, FETCHAM
T1- Lime - Re-pollard the overall crown of the tree back to the most recent pollard points. T2- Lime - Re-pollard the overall crown of the tree back to the most recent pollard points.
Status: Approved | Type: Tree Felling Consent | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-12-08
129547 - 1 DELL CLOSE FETCHAM KT22 9HB
Crown reduce one beech tree (marked T1 on submitted plan) by approximately 3 metres and crown thin by 20%. Crown reduce one ash tree (marked T2 on submitted plan) by approximately 4 metres and crown t
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-12-01
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MO/2025/02776 - 1 DELL CLOSE
Crown reduce one beech tree (marked T1 on submitted plan) by approximately 3 metres and crown thin by 20%. Crown reduce one ash tree (marked T2 on submitted plan) by approximately 4 metres and crown t
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Felling Consent | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-12-01
MO/2025/02729 - 6 CHURCHILL CLOSE
T1 - Walnut - Reduce regrown canopy by 2 - 2.5 metres in height and radius. Current height 14 metres and radius 9 metres at greatest point. T2 - Hornbeam - Reduce crown height by 2.5 metres and radius
Status: Approved | Type: Tree Felling Consent | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-12-01

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A brief summary of Hawk's Hill in Surrey

Hawk's Hill is a settlement located in Surrey, England.

Property prices in Hawk's Hill show an average sale price of £606,659, 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 Hawk's Hill a particularly low-crime area.

Hawk's Hill has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Leatherhead, Fetcham. 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 Hawk's Hill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (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.

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Planning Activity in Hawk's Hill

In the last 24 months, 132 planning applications were submitted near Hawk's Hill. Of these, 17% were approved, with an average decision time of 82 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 Hawk's Hill.

The average decision period of 82 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Hawk's Hill were tree works (12), full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 23 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 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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