Search Westcott planning applications
21 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Westcott · updated daily · Mole Valley District Council
- Land To The Side Of Rydes, Guildford Road, WestcottAwaiting decisionx1 Yew tree : Trim back from the property to give a clearance of approximately 1 metre. x3 Conifer trees (opposite the chimney) : Trim back from the property to give a clearance of approximately 1 metre.Conservation Area TreesReceived 21 Oct 2026MO/2026/01658
- The Green, Westcott Street, WestcottAwaiting decisionT1. Pittosporum Tree. Reduce in height by approximately 2.5 metres with shaping to create a natural dome profile, as closely as reasonably possible. T2. Red Cedar Tree - Heavily reduce lateral limbs by approximately 3 metres and reduce the top down by around 1.5 metres with shaping to create a natural dome/mushroom profile, as closely as reasonably possible. T3. Blue Cypress Tree. Reduce the crown by approximately 1 metre, 1.5 metres at most and create a neat form.Conservation Area TreesReceived 15 Oct 2026MO/2026/01504
- 17 Heath Rise, WestcottAwaiting decision3. Plum - Crown Reduction. Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 3 metres. All pruning cuts shall be made to suitable secondary growth points and shall maintain a stable platform for the expected regrowth - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 3. 7x5m down to 4x2m maintain trees size in relation to location.Conservation Area TreesReceived 14 Oct 2026MO/2026/01574
- Westcott Village Hall, Institute Road And 'The Hut' Site, Furlong Road, WestcottAwaiting decisionNon-material amendment to planning permission MO/2024/1464 to allow an amendment to the south facing roof and elevation; revise the materials of the roof to standing seam dark grey coloured zinc; redesign roof including raising the eaves and adjusting the roof pitch to 15 degrees; change from PV solar panels to double PV panels; installation of a door on the West elevation; change the design of the external store and location of both the bin store and bike parking; and, change the window on the south west corner to an escape door with obscured glass.Minor Non Material ChangesReceived 14 Oct 2026MO/2026/01524
- 63 Bailey RoadAwaiting decisionErection of 1 No. rear dormer and installation of 1 No. rooflight in the front roof slope to facilitate loft conversion.Detailed HouseholderReceived 14 Oct 2026MO/2026/01499
Planning in Westcott
- Approved
- 69%
- 52 of 63 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Westcott in the last 24 months, from Mole Valley District Council's planning register.
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About Westcott
Westcott is a picturesque village located in central Surrey, approximately 1.5 miles west of Dorking, within the Mole Valley district. Nestled in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the village is bordered by the scenic Ranmore Common and Leith Hill. The Pipp Brook, a tributary of the River Mole, flows to the north of the village, enhancing the area's natural charm and appeal for prospective planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,251. It sits within the Mole Valley district.
Property prices in Westcott show an average sale price of £484,293, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Westcott area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Westcott a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Westcott has 22 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Westcott 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.
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In the last 24 months, 86 planning applications were submitted near Westcott. Of these, 69% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (4), tree works (4), listed building and heritage (3).