Little Bookham, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Bookham, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
About Little Bookham
Little Bookham is a picturesque village located in the Mole Valley district of Surrey, England, nestled between Great Bookham and Effingham. Rich in history, it boasts several listed buildings within a designated conservation area, including notable sites such as Ye Olde Windsor Castle public house, Manor House School, and All Saints' Church. The village is situated just north of the North Downs and has evolved alongside its neighbouring Great Bookham since the early medieval period, making it a significant area for planning applications relating to heritage and conservation.
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 007D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little 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 Little Bookham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
33 planning applications found near Little Bookham.
- MO/2026/00497 - 257, LOWER ROAD, BOOKHAM
Erection of single storey canopy to the rear patio area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-04-23 - MO/2026/00544 - 120, LITTLE BOOKHAM STREET, LITTLE BOOKHAM
Erection of single storey rear extension, front porch and internal changes.
Status: Undecided | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-31 - MO/2026/00421 - 42, SOLE FARM AVENUE, GREAT BOOKHAM
Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed development in respect of the erection of 1 No. dormer to rear with Juliette balcony to facilitate loft conversion.
Status: Approved | Type: Proposed Certificate of Lawful Use | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-25 - 130082 - LAND AT LODGE FARM LOWER ROAD EFFINGHAM LEATHERHEAD KT24 5JR
Additional plans/document received - Reserved matters application pursuant to outline planning permission 21/P/01283, approved on the 15/09/2022, for the replacement Howard of Effingham school to cons
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - MO/2026/00336 - VICTORIA LODGE, THE GRANGE CENTRE, RECTORY LANE
Conversion of existing living, kitchen and bathroom into a one-bedroom flat as supported living.
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-05 - 129927 - LIBERHAM LODGE RECTORY LANE LITTLE BOOKHAM KT23 4DY
T10 Winter-flowering cherry (Prunus subhirtella) Remove tree. T15 Elm (Ulmus sp.) - Fell tree. T22 Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) Fell tree or create monolith stem for habitat. T23 Not identi
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - MO/2026/00386 - LIBERHAM LODGE, RECTORY LANE, LITTLE BOOKHAM
T10 Winter-flowering cherry (Prunus subhirtella) Remove tree. T15 Elm (Ulmus sp.) - Fell tree. T22 Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) Fell tree or create monolith stem for habitat. T23 Not identi
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Felling Consent | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-02 - MO/2026/00259 - GRAPEVINE COTTAGE, 113 LITTLE BOOKHAM STREET, LITTLE BOOKHAM
Discharge of conditions 4 & 12 of approved planning application MO/2024/1564 for the variation of condition 2 of planning permission MO/2024/0483 for the erection of single-storey detached dwelling fo
Status: Decided | Type: Approval of Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-19 - 129804 - 42 SOLE FARM AVENUE GREAT BOOKHAM KT23 3DE
Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed development in respect of the erection of 1 No. dormer to rear with Juliette balcony to facilitate loft conversion.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - MO/2026/00213 - 84, LITTLE BOOKHAM STREET, LITTLE BOOKHAM
Installation of 2 No. rooflights to front and 1 No. rooflight to rear to create additional habitable roof space.
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-06 - MO/2026/00269 - 14, THE SADDLERY, LITTLE BOOKHAM
Erection of an outbuilding.
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-03 - 129709 - VICTORIA LODGE, THE GRANGE CENTRE RECTORY LANE LITTLE BOOKHAM KT23 4DZ
Conversion of existing living, kitchen and bathroom into a one-bedroom flat as supported living.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - MO/2026/00071 - 45 SOLE FARM AVENUE
Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed development in respect of the erection of 1 No. dormer to rear and 2. No roof lights to front to facilitate loft conversion.
Status: Approved | Type: Proposed Certificate of Lawful Use | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-01-09 - 129610 - THE GRANGE CENTRE RECTORY LANE LITTLE BOOKHAM KT23 4DZ
Discharge of Conditions 3 & 4 of approved planning application MO/2024/1705 for Installation of a proposed wheelchair accessible footpath.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - MO/2026/00066 - THE GRANGE CENTRE, RECTORY LANE, LITTLE BOOKHAM
Discharge of Conditions 3 & 4 of approved planning application MO/2024/1705 for Installation of a proposed wheelchair accessible footpath.
Status: Approved | Type: Approval of Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-12-23 - MO/2025/02777 - OLD SCHOOL HOUSE, 7 LITTLE BOOKHAM STREET, LITTLE BOOKHAM
C2 Clematis - Remove. S1 Magnolia - Remove. T2 Apple - Remove.
Status: Approved | Type: Conservation Area Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-12-04 - 129417 - 15 MIDDLEMEAD ROAD GREAT BOOKHAM KT23 3DB
Erection of a single storey side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - MO/2025/02664 - GRAPEVINE COTTAGE, 113 LITTLE BOOKHAM STREET, LITTLE BOOKHAM
Discharge of condition 3, 4, 5 and 12 of approved planning permission MO/2024/1564 for Variation of Condition 2 of planning permission MO/2024/0483 for the erection of single-storey detached dwelling
Status: Decided | Type: Approval of Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-11-14 - MO/2025/02701 - 120 LITTLE BOOKHAM STREET, LITTLE BOOKHAM
Erection of an additional floor to existing bungalow including part two storey rear extension and alteration.
Status: Refused | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-11-13 - MO/2025/02614 - 296, LOWER ROAD, BOOKHAM
Discharge of condition 5 of approved planning permission MO/2025/0764 for the variation of condition 2 and 8 of planning permission MO/2024/0501 and Appeal ref: APP/C3620/W/24/3347086 for the erection
Status: Approved | Type: Approval of Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-10-30
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A brief summary of Little Bookham in Surrey
Little Bookham is a picturesque village located in the Mole Valley district of Surrey, England, nestled between Great Bookham and Effingham. Rich in history, it boasts several listed buildings within a designated conservation area, including notable sites such as Ye Olde Windsor Castle public house, Manor House School, and All Saints' Church. The village is situated just north of the North Downs and has evolved alongside its neighbouring Great Bookham since the early medieval period, making it a significant area for planning applications relating to heritage and conservation. The settlement has a population of approximately 11,375. It sits within the Mole Valley district.
Property prices in Little 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 Little Bookham a particularly low-crime area.
Little Bookham has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Effingham, 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 Little Bookham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bookham Commons SSSI; 8 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 Little Bookham
In the last 24 months, 112 planning applications were submitted near Little Bookham. Of these, 68% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 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 Little Bookham.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Little Bookham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Little Bookham were full planning applications (19), tree works (18), outline applications (6). Full planning applications account for 17% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 4 medium-scale applications, 43 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 15 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 35 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Great Bookham planning applications
- Effingham planning applications
- Polesden Lacey planning applications
- Fetcham planning applications
- East Horsley planning applications
- Hawk's Hill planning applications
- Stoke D' Abernon planning applications
- Ranmore Common 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.