North Holmwood, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near North Holmwood, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
Planning applications in North Holmwood are administered by Mole Valley District Council. View the full Mole Valley District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About North Holmwood
North Holmwood is a residential area located on the outskirts of Dorking in Surrey, England, easily accessible via the A24. The village's historic core is centred around Spook Hill. According to the 2011 census, the broader Holmwoods area has a population of 6,417, with North Holmwood contributing to the Dorking Built-up Area, making it a relevant location for planning applications in the region.
District: Mole Valley
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £484,293 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Mole Valley
- Parliamentary constituency: Dorking and Horley
- LSOA: Mole Valley 010D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near North Holmwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near North Holmwood.
- 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 North Holmwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
21 planning applications found near North Holmwood.
- MO/2026/00552 - 26 MARLEY RISE
Discharge of Condition 1 of planning permission MO/2024/2151 for the change of use of land to residential and erection of outbuilding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Approval of Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-05-05 - MO/2026/00226 - 37, 37 Rough Rew, DORKING
Variation of Condition 2 of approved planning application MO/2022/2112 for the erection of a single storey rear extension, demolition of porch and erection of a two storey front extension to add two b
Status: Refused | Type: Variance of Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-17 - 129961 - LAND AT DORKING FIRE STATION SPOOK HILL NORTH HOLMWOOD RH5 4EG
Details of a letter of compliance submitted pursuant to Condition 2 of planning permission ref: MO/2025/02595 dated 19 December 2025. (this application is determined by Surrey County Council under the
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - MO/2026/00250 - TWO WILLOWS BARN, COLDHARBOUR LANE, DORKING
Discharge of Conditions 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 13 of approved planning permission MO/2021/2067/PLA for the conversion of existing barn into residential
Status: Refused | Type: Approval of Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-11 - 129784 - TWO WILLOWS BARN COLDHARBOUR LANE DORKING RH4 3JQ
Discharge of Conditions 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 13 of approved planning permission MO/2021/2067/PLA for the conversion of existing barn into residential
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - 129725 - 37 and 37A, Rough Rew, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 2PA
Variation of Condition 2 of approved planning application MO/2022/2112 for the erection of a single storey rear extension, demolition of porch and erection of a two storey front extension to add two b
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - MO/2026/00144 - Atherley, Martineau Drive, DORKING
Variation of Condition 2 of approved planning permission MO/2024/1789/PLAH for the demolition of the garage and erection of single storey side and rear extension and addition of raised terrace to rear
Status: Approved | Type: Variance of Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-01-20 - MO/2025/02606 - HARELANDS BARN, COLDHARBOUR LANE, DORKING
Creation of a new access to the Barn and blocking up of the existing access.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Detailed | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-11-07 - 129349 - LAND AT DORKING FIRE STATION SPOOK HILL NORTH HOLMWOOD RH5 4EG
Installation of air source heat pumps and replacement back up generator (retrospective). (this application is determined by Surrey County Council under their ref SCCRef-2025-0163).
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - MO/2025/02099 - PADDOCK END, RIDGEWAY ROAD
01 - Horse Chestnut - Remove deadwood within crown. Crown lift to 3 metres from ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Felling Consent | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-08-21 - MO/2025/02027 - 5, HIGHACRE, DORKING
01 Horse Chestnut - Reduce overall size of crown by 2.5 metres.
Status: Approved | Type: Tree Felling Consent | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-07-29 - MO/2025/02061 - 7 FLINT HILL CLOSE
Discharge of Pre-commencement conditions 3,4,5,6 & 11 and Pre-occupation conditions 7,8,9 & 10 of approved planning application MO/2023/0009 for the erection of 1 No. detached dwelling and garage.
Status: Approved | Type: Approval of Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-07-21 - MO/2025/02002 - 6 Highacre
2541 - Horse Chestnut - Reduce overall size of crown by 2m remove deadwood greater than 25mm in diameter. 2541 - To allow more natural light and reduce the need for the client to use unnecessary resou
Status: Approved | Type: Tree Felling Consent | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-07-09 - MO/2025/1144 - The Oaks, Ridgeway Road
Larch - Carefully dismantle to as close to ground level . Remove dead stem adjacent and coppice the Laurel growing horizontally out of the bank beneath the Larch.
Status: Approved | Type: Tree Felling Consent | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-07-04 - MO/2025/1078 - Chartwell Court Grange, 35 Highacre
01- Ash, Elm & Laurel - Carefully fell to near ground level. 02 - Dead Willow - Carefully fell to near ground level. 03 - Pile of Laurel Debris - Chip all woody debris. 04 - Ailanthus - Carefully fell
Status: Approved | Type: Tree Felling Consent | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-06-23 - 128500 - Spook Hollow, Spook Hill, North Holmwood, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 4JP
Erection of replacement porch to front elevation and a two storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - MO/2025/1050 - Spook Hollow, Spook Hill, North Holmwood
Erection of replacement porch to front elevation and a two storey rear extension.
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-06-18 - MO/2025/1037 - 29 MARLEY RISE
Erection of single storey rear extension and attached pergola.
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-06-16 - 128285 - Midway, Ridgeway Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3AP
Erection of single storey side and rear extension; two storey side extension; fenestration changes, and addition of detached car port and garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-05-15
View full details - MO/2025/0855 - Midway, Ridgeway Road
Erection of single storey side and rear extension; two storey side extension; fenestration changes, and addition of detached car port and garage
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-05-15
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A brief summary of North Holmwood in Surrey
North Holmwood is a residential area located on the outskirts of Dorking in Surrey, England, easily accessible via the A24. The village's historic core is centred around Spook Hill. According to the 2011 census, the broader Holmwoods area has a population of 6,417, with North Holmwood contributing to the Dorking Built-up Area, making it a relevant location for planning applications in the region. It sits within the Mole Valley district.
Property prices in North Holmwood show an average sale price of £484,293, 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 North Holmwood a particularly low-crime area.
North Holmwood has one conservation area within its boundaries: Dorking. 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 North Holmwood includes 18 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, North Holmwood 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 North Holmwood
In the last 24 months, 65 planning applications were submitted near North Holmwood. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 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 North Holmwood.
The average decision period of 78 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 North Holmwood were full planning applications (7), tree works (5), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 11% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 16 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.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.