Leatherhead, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Leatherhead, Surrey.
Surrey · England · Town
Planning applications in Leatherhead are administered by Mole Valley District Council. View the full Mole Valley District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Leatherhead
Leatherhead, located in the Mole Valley district of Surrey, is approximately 17 miles south of Central London. The town developed near a ford on the River Mole, with its name likely originating from this feature. With historical significance dating back to the late Anglo-Saxon period, Leatherhead was a royal vill mentioned in Alfred the Great’s will in 880 AD. The construction of the first bridge over the Mole around 1200 marked a pivotal moment for the town, facilitating its growth and the expansion of its parish church.
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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: Dorking and Horley
- LSOA: Mole Valley 005C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Leatherhead.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Leatherhead.
- 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 Leatherhead based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
103 planning applications found near Leatherhead.
- 130371 - OLD SCHOOL COURT POPLAR ROAD LEATHERHEAD KT22 8SN
T1- Lime (TPO) Reduce close to previous points - removing around 3-4 meters re-growth. Leave a good onward form. T2 - Sycamore (Cons area) Reduce close to previous points - removing around 4 meters re
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - MO/2026/00746 - ASHCOMBE HOUSE
Prior notification for the change of use of existing office use (class E) to residential (C3) to provide 5 self-contained flats
Status: Undecided | Type: PN - Part 3 Class MA Commercial Business Service to Dwellings | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-05-28 - MO/2026/00516 - 2 UPPER FAIRFIELD ROAD
Prior Notification for the change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to 2 No. 2 bedroom dwellings (Use Class C3).
Status: Undecided | Type: PN - Part 3 Class MA Commercial Business Service to Dwellings | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-04-16 - MO/2026/00443 - 34, THE CRESCENT, LEATHERHEAD
Certificate of Lawfulness for the existing use in respect of the change of use from a residential dwelling house (C3) to a House of Multiple Occupancy.
Status: Undecided | Type: Existing Certificate of Lawful Use | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-04-06 - 130062 - 11 RANDALLS ROAD LEATHERHEAD KT22 7TQ
Non-material amendment to planning permission MO/2025/02177 to allow a change of the roof above the single storey front extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - MO/2026/00439 - 11, RANDALLS ROAD, LEATHERHEAD
Non-material amendment to planning permission MO/2025/02177 to allow a change of the roof above the single storey front extension.
Status: Approved | Type: Minor Non Material Changes | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-27 - MO/2026/00375 - 9, CHURCH WALK, LEATHERHEAD
Ash T1 - Re-pollard the 7 metre tall ash tree to previous points leaving it at 5 metres tall. Silver Birch T2 - Standing 5 metres tall, 3 metres wide reduced by 1 metre leaving height of 4 metres and
Status: Approved | Type: Conservation Area Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-19 - MO/2026/00373 - 7, LINDEN ROAD, LEATHERHEAD
TPO/117/4/T Aesculus Hippocastanum - reduce and reshape the overall crown size of the tree back to the most recent pruning points, by removal of up to 2 metres radially. Clean internal canopy to allow
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Felling Consent | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-17 - 130015 - 20 SUNMEAD CLOSE FETCHAM KT22 9AP
Certificate of Lawfulness for an existing development in respect of the outbuilding ancillary to the main dwelling being in situ and in use for a period in excess of 10 years.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - MO/2026/00466 - 20, SUNMEAD CLOSE, FETCHAM
Certificate of Lawfulness for an existing development in respect of the outbuilding ancillary to the main dwelling being in situ and in use for a period in excess of 10 years.
Status: Undecided | Type: Existing Certificate of Lawful Use | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-13 - MO/2026/00322 - THE DUKES HEAD (PH), 57 HIGH STREET, LEATHERHEAD
Alterations to roof to improve drainage: Infill the box gutter and raise an adjacent flat roof to allow all the rainwater to run off the edge to an external gutter and downpipe (application for Listed
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-05 - 129949 - 5 CHURCH STREET LEATHERHEAD KT22 8DE
Discharge of Conditions 5 & 6 of approved planning application MO/2025/02240 for the Variation of condition 2 of approved planning application MO/2024/0879 for the additions and alterations to facilit
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - MO/2026/00343 - 5, CHURCH STREET, LEATHERHEAD
Discharge of Conditions 5 & 6 of approved planning application MO/2025/02240 for the Variation of condition 2 of approved planning application MO/2024/0879 for the additions and alterations to facilit
Status: Approved | Type: Approval of Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-05 - 129931 - 9 CHURCH WALK LEATHERHEAD KT22 8HH
Ash T1 - Re-pollard the 7 metre tall ash tree to previous points leaving it at 5 metres tall. Silver Birch T2 - Standing 5 metres tall, 3 metres wide reduced by 1 metre leaving height of 4 metres and
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - 129958 - ST JOHNS SCHOOL EPSOM ROAD LEATHERHEAD KT22 8SP
Variation of condition 2 of approved planning applications MO/2019/1934 for the refurbishment and reorganisation of ground and basement levels of the main school building (Surrey House), and demolitio
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - 129906 - 7 LINDEN ROAD LEATHERHEAD KT22 7JF
TPO/117/4/T Aesculus Hippocastanum - reduce and reshape the overall crown size of the tree back to the most recent pruning points, by removal of up to 2 metres radially. Clean internal canopy to allow
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - 129872 - 1 HIGHLANDS ROAD LEATHERHEAD KT22 8NB
Eucalyptus tree: Remove the tree and replace with a more suitable tree species.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - MO/2026/00255 - 1 HIGHLANDS ROAD
Eucalyptus tree: Remove the tree and replace with a more suitable tree species.
Status: Approved | Type: Conservation Area Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-05 - 129782 - St Johns School, Epsom Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 8SP
Discharge of Conditions 4, 5, 8 and 9 of planning permission MO/2019/1934 for the refurbishment and reorganisation of ground and basement levels of the main school building (Surrey House), and demolit
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - 129762 - St Johns School, Epsom Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 8SP
Variation of condition 2 of approved planning applications MO/2019/1935 for the refurbishment and reorganisation of ground and basement levels of the main school building (Surrey House), and demolitio
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-02
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A brief summary of Leatherhead in Surrey
Leatherhead, located in the Mole Valley district of Surrey, is approximately 17 miles south of Central London. The town developed near a ford on the River Mole, with its name likely originating from this feature. With historical significance dating back to the late Anglo-Saxon period, Leatherhead was a royal vill mentioned in Alfred the Great’s will in 880 AD. The construction of the first bridge over the Mole around 1200 marked a pivotal moment for the town, facilitating its growth and the expansion of its parish church.
Property prices in Leatherhead 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 Leatherhead a particularly low-crime area.
Leatherhead has one conservation area within its boundaries: Leatherhead. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Leatherhead includes 12 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 Leatherhead
In the last 24 months, 204 planning applications were submitted near Leatherhead. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 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 Leatherhead.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Leatherhead slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Leatherhead were discharge of conditions (16), tree works (10), full planning applications (9).
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 4 medium-scale applications, 42 smaller schemes were submitted.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (40% success rate).
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