Leatherhead Common, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Leatherhead Common, Surrey.
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About Leatherhead Common
Leatherhead, located in the Mole Valley district of Surrey, is approximately 17 miles south of Central London and developed around a ford on the River Mole, which is reflected in its name. Notable for its historical significance, Leatherhead was a royal vill during the late Anglo-Saxon period and is first recorded in Alfred the Great's will from 880 AD. The construction of the first bridge over the Mole around 1200 likely spurred the town's growth and the enlargement of its parish church, marking it as a key location for planning considerations.
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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 005B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Leatherhead Common.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Leatherhead Common.
- 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 Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Leatherhead Common.
- 129925 - 4 RYEBRIDGE CLOSE LEATHERHEAD KT22 7QH
Discharge of Condition 2 of approved planning application MO/2026/00290 for the erection of 1.8 metre close boarded boundary fence.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - MO/2026/00294 - 4, RYEBRIDGE CLOSE, LEATHERHEAD
Discharge of Condition 2 of approved planning application MO/2025/02601 for the erection of 1.8 metre close boarded boundary fence.
Status: Refused | Type: Approval of Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-02 - 129828 - Land North West of Barnett Wood Lane, Ashtead, Surrey, KT21 2BU
Variation of Condition 2 of planning permission MO/2024/1544 for the installation of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility, underground cabling, access track, landscaping, biodiversity enhan
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - MO/2026/00340 - Land North West of Barnett Wood Lane
PLEASE NOTE: Amended description and Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment received. Variation of Condition 2 and removal of Conditions 4, 12, 13 and 14 of planning permission MO/2024/1544 for the in
Status: Undecided | Type: Variance of Conditions Major | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-12 - MO/2025/02654 - DORSET HOUSE (UNIT D), REGENT PARK, 297-299 KINGSTON ROAD
Amended Description - Prior Approval under Class MA of Part 3, Schedule 2 for the change of use from commercial floorspace (Class E) to 24 No. residential dwellings (Class C3).
Status: Approved | Type: PN - Part 3 Class MA Commercial Business Service to Dwellings | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-11-21 - MO/2025/02655 - 297-299 REGENT PARK, HARSCO HOUSE (UNIT A), KINGSTON ROAD, LEATHERHEAD
Prior Approval under Class MA of Part 3, Schedule 2 for the change of use from commercial floorspace (Class E) to 22 No. residential dwellings (Class C3).
Status: Approved | Type: PN - Part 3 Class MA Commercial Business Service to Dwellings | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-11-21 - 129412 - ROSE COTTAGE 14 CLARE CRESCENT LEATHERHEAD KT22 7RQ
Prior Notification for the erection of a single storey rear extension of 4 metres deep and 3.00 metres high with a height to the eaves of 3.00 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - MO/2025/02705 - ROSE COTTAGE, 14 CLARE CRESCENT, LEATHERHEAD
Prior Notification for the erection of a single storey rear extension of 4 metres deep and 3.00 metres high with a height to the eaves of 3.00 metres.
Status: Approved | Type: PN - Householder 2013 | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-11-17 - MO/2025/02633 - RUSSELL HOUSE (UNIT E), 297-299 REGENT PARK, KINGSTON ROAD
Prior approval under Class MA of Part 3, Schedule 2 for the change of use from commercial floorspace (Use Class E) to 11 No. residential dwellings (Use Class C3).
Status: Approved | Type: PN - Part 3 Class MA Commercial Business Service to Dwellings | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-11-14 - MO/2025/02634 - BRUNSWICK HOUSE (UNIT C), REGENT PARK, 297-299 KINGSTON ROAD
Prior approval for the change of use from commercial floorspace (Use Class E) to 8 No. residential dwellings (Use Class C3).
Status: Approved | Type: PN - Part 3 Class MA Commercial Business Service to Dwellings | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-11-14 - MO/2025/02635 - HAMILTON HOUSE (UNIT B), 297-299 REGENT PARK, KINGSTON ROAD
Prior approval under Class MA of Part 3, Schedule 2 for the change of use from commercial floorspace (Use Class E) to 10 No. residential dwellings (Use Class C3).
Status: Approved | Type: PN - Part 3 Class MA Commercial Business Service to Dwellings | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-11-14 - MO/2025/02601 - 4 RYEBRIDGE CLOSE
Erection of 1.8 metre close boarded boundary fence.
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-10-24 - 129261 - 4 RYEBRIDGE CLOSE LEATHERHEAD KT22 7QH
Erection of 1.8 metre close boarded boundary fence.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - MO/2025/02321 - 290, KINGSTON ROAD, LEATHERHEAD
Prior Approval for the change of use from Class E to mixed-use, comprising Class E and 1 No. residential flat (Class C3).
Status: Refused | Type: PN - Part 3 Class G Commercial to a Mixed Use | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-09-19 - MO/2025/1051 - Get Geared, 290 Kingston Road
Retrospective application for a replacement rear single storey extension and 1 No. first floor window.
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-06-18 - MO/2025/0852 - Southgate House, Pachesham Park
Erection of a free standing treehouse / children's play structure
Status: Refused | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-05-15 - MO/2025/0690 - 5 The Maples Maple Tree Court, Oxshott Road
Insertion of side dormer windows to extend loft accommodation.
Status: Refused | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-04-17 - MO/2025/0766 - Jonaki, Oxshott Road
Application for Permission in Principle for the erection of between 6 and 8 No. dwellings.
Status: Refused | Type: PIP - Permission in Principle Others | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-04-04
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A brief summary of Leatherhead Common in Surrey
Leatherhead, located in the Mole Valley district of Surrey, is approximately 17 miles south of Central London and developed around a ford on the River Mole, which is reflected in its name. Notable for its historical significance, Leatherhead was a royal vill during the late Anglo-Saxon period and is first recorded in Alfred the Great's will from 880 AD. The construction of the first bridge over the Mole around 1200 likely spurred the town's growth and the enlargement of its parish church, marking it as a key location for planning considerations.
Property prices in Leatherhead Common 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 Leatherhead Common a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Leatherhead Common includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Epsom and Ashtead Commons SSSI; 11 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Leatherhead Common 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 Leatherhead Common
In the last 24 months, 103 planning applications were submitted near Leatherhead Common. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 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 Common.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Leatherhead Common slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Leatherhead Common were full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (8), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 13% 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, 24 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.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Pachesham Park planning applications
- Lower Ashtead planning applications
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- Oxshott planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.