Tower Hill, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Tower Hill, Surrey.
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About Tower Hill
Tower Hill, located in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, is historically significant as the site of public executions of high-profile prisoners from the late 14th to mid-18th centuries. Today, the area features Trinity Square Gardens, which sits on the elevated ground northwest of the Tower of London moat, making it a notable point of interest for those researching planning applications in this historically rich locale.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £927,076 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Mole Valley
- Parliamentary constituency: Dorking and Horley
- LSOA: Mole Valley 009C
Crime Statistics
96 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 32
- anti-social-behaviour: 11
- burglary: 11
- criminal-damage-arson: 9
- public-order: 7
- other-theft: 6
- drugs: 5
- vehicle-crime: 4
- other-crime: 4
- shoplifting: 3
- robbery: 2
- bicycle-theft: 1
- theft-from-the-person: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Tower Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tower 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 Tower Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
69 planning applications found near Tower Hill.
- 130164 - 4 SOUTH TERRACE DORKING RH4 2AE
Non-material amendment to planning permission MO/2025/02267 to allow a change to the size of the proposed rear window and replace one side window with three separate windows.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - MO/2026/00494 - 4 SOUTH TERRACE
Non-material amendment to planning permission MO/2025/02267 to allow a change to the size of the proposed rear window and replace one side window with three separate windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Minor Non Material Changes | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-04-14 - MO/2026/00500 - HIGH POINT, TOWER HILL, DORKING
Extend existing garage (currently in the hillside) forwards onto the existing driveway.
Status: Undecided | Type: Detailed | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-04-13 - MO/2026/00512 - THE STONE HOUSE, COLDHARBOUR LANE, DORKING
To reduce the overall size of crown of 1 Oak tree (T1) by approximately 3m leaving a finished height of approximately 18m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Felling Consent | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-04-09 - MO/2026/00459 - 5 UPPER ROSE HILL
Demolition of existing garage and erection part single, part two storey rear/side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-31 - MO/2026/00448 - CLAREMONT COTTAGE, ROSE HILL, DORKING
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a two storey rear and side extension, erection of a single storey porch extension, addition of rooflights, replace glazing units on first floor.
Status: Undecided | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-30 - MO/2026/00333 - SYLVAN HURST, TOWER HILL
Re-build fire damaged detached double garage.
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-06 - MO/2026/00275 - BADGERS WOOD, TOWER HILL, DORKING
T1. Beech tree - reduce by approximately 2 metres back to previous reduction points.
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Felling Consent | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-27 - MO/2026/00317 - WOODLAND VIEW, RIDGEWAY ROAD, DORKING
1. Beech on bank rear of house. Carefully Mechanically dismantle using a Hi-ab and Grapple saw to as close to ground level as possible.
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Felling Consent | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-16 - 129851 - WOODLAND VIEW RIDGEWAY ROAD DORKING RH4 3AT
1. Beech on bank rear of house. Carefully Mechanically dismantle using a Hi-ab and Grapple saw to as close to ground level as possible.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - MO/2026/00239 - MOONRAKER, TOWER HILL, DORKING
TPO/113/1/D T1: Common Horse Chestnut: Fell to ground level. T2: Common Beech: Crown reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 2 metres and crown clean. Current Height: 25 metres
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Felling Consent | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-12 - MO/2026/00233 - ROSE HILL NURSING HOME, 9 ROSE HILL, DORKING
Creation of 6 No. car parking spaces, to include new access and dropped kerb, relocation of existing shed.
Status: Undecided | Type: Detailed | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-12 - 129837 - MOONRAKER TOWER HILL DORKING RH4 2AN
TPO/113/1/D T1: Common Horse Chestnut: Fell to ground level. T2: Common Beech: Crown reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 2 metres and crown clean. Current Height: 25 metres
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - 129793 - BADGERS WOOD TOWER HILL DORKING RH4 2AR
T1. Beech tree - reduce by approximately 2 metres back to previous reduction points.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - 129780 - 99 SOUTH STREET DORKING RH4 2JU
01 - Apple - Reduce overall size of crown by 1 metre. 02 - 3x Apple - Reduce overall size of crown by 1 metre. 03 - Various shrubs - Exempt work. 04 - Various shrubs - Exempt work. 05 - Sycamore - Cut
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - MO/2026/00173 - 99, SOUTH STREET, DORKING
01 - Apple - Reduce overall size of crown by 1 metre. 02 - 3x Apple - Reduce overall size of crown by 1 metre. 03 - Various shrubs - Exempt work. 04 - Various shrubs - Exempt work. 05 - Sycamore - Cut
Status: Undecided | Type: Conservation Area Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-03 - MO/2026/00172 - SYLVAN HURST, TOWER HILL, DORKING
01 - Oak - Reduce overall size of crown by 2 metres.
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Felling Consent | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-02 - MO/2026/00051 - 16 ROSE HILL
Addition of 2 No. windows to the ground floor either side of the front door.
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-01-09 - 129621 - 1, Falkland Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3AB
Please note: Amended plans received and corrected description to include increase in depth of extension of 0.5m. Variation of condition 2 of approved planning application MO/2024/1653 for the demoliti
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - MO/2026/00083 - 1, 1 Falkland Road, DORKING
Variation of condition 2 of approved planning application MO/2024/1653 for the demolition of existing rear conservatory and replacement with single storey rear extension. Widening of existing external
Status: Approved | Type: Variance of Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-12-24
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A brief summary of Tower Hill in Surrey
Tower Hill, located in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, is historically significant as the site of public executions of high-profile prisoners from the late 14th to mid-18th centuries. Today, the area features Trinity Square Gardens, which sits on the elevated ground northwest of the Tower of London moat, making it a notable point of interest for those researching planning applications in this historically rich locale.
Property prices in Tower Hill show an average sale price of £927,076, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Tower Hill area recorded 96 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Tower Hill 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 Tower Hill includes 15 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, Tower Hill 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 Tower Hill
In the last 24 months, 210 planning applications were submitted near Tower Hill. Of these, 37% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 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 Tower Hill.
The average decision period of 75 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Tower Hill were discharge of conditions (18), full planning applications (14), tree works (10).
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 10 medium-scale applications, 42 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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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.