Westhumble, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Westhumble, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
Planning applications in Westhumble are administered by Mole Valley District Council. View the full Mole Valley District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Westhumble
Westhumble is a village located in Surrey, England, about 2 km north of Dorking. While it does not have its own civil parish, most of the village falls within the ecclesiastical Parish of Mickleham, making it a unique area for planning considerations.
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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 012C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Westhumble.
- 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 Westhumble based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
27 planning applications found near Westhumble.
- MO/2026/00609 - CHAPEL FARM, CHAPEL LANE
Installation of an additional overhead conductor on the existing high voltage, overhead electricity line. The amount of overhead line conductors will be increased from 2 to 3. This will be along 7 spa
Status: Undecided | Type: Electricity Board Consultation - Section 37 | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-05-01 - MO/2026/00539 - BEECH CROFT, BURNEY ROAD, WESTHUMBLE
Erection of detached garden studio.
Status: Undecided | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-04-28 - MO/2026/00480 - THE COPSE, PILGRIMS CLOSE, WESTHUMBLE
1. Oak tree - Reduce branches by approx. 1 metre that are near or overhanging house 2. Hazel - Coppice to 2 metres in line with the hedge to maintain health and let in light 3. Sycamore - Coppice to 2
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Felling Consent | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-04-17 - MO/2026/00420 - DENBIES WINE ESTATE, BRADLEY LANE
Discharge of S106 agreement dated 11 October 1991 pursuant to planning permission MO/89/0869 for the demolition of existing farm buildings, slurry pits and silage bunkers totalling 4424 sq m (47,620 s
Status: Undecided | Type: Removal of Legal Agreement | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-04 - 130074 - DENBIES WINE ESTATE BRADLEY LANE DORKING RH5 6AA
Discharge of S106 agreement dated 11 October 1991 pursuant to planning permission MO/89/0869 for the demolition of existing farm buildings, slurry pits and silage bunkers totalling 4424 sq m (47,620 s
Status: Undecided | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - MO/2026/00460 - ST KILDA, PILGRIMS CLOSE, WESTHUMBLE
Erection of garden shed
Status: Undecided | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-27 - MO/2026/00056 - ASH TREE COTTAGE, CHAPEL LANE, WESTHUMBLE
Demolition of existing porch and erection of a porch.
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-01-13 - MO/2026/00068 - ST KILDA, PILGRIMS CLOSE, WESTHUMBLE
Demolition existing garage and side extension and erection of a single storey side extension with solar panels to front and rear roof slopes, construction of a pitch roof between house and existing si
Status: Refused | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-12-11 - MO/2026/00003 - GLENDELL, PILGRIMS WAY, WESTHUMBLE
Erection of detached outbuilding.
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-12-08 - MO/2025/02708 - TREES, CAMILLA DRIVE, WESTHUMBLE
Discharge of condition 6 of approved planning permission MO/2024/1113/PLAH for the erection of a two storey side extension and remodelling of the existing dwelling, including new roof with the erectio
Status: Approved | Type: Approval of Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-11-17 - 129409 - ST KILDA PILGRIMS CLOSE WESTHUMBLE RH5 6AR
Demolition existing garage and side extension and erection of a single storey side extension with solar panels to front and rear roof slopes, construction of a pitch roof between house and existing si
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-11-15
View full details - 129411 - GLENDELL PILGRIMS WAY WESTHUMBLE RH5 6AP
Erection of detached outbuilding.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-11-15
View full details - MO/2025/02590 - Dilkusha, Pilgrims Way, Westhumble
Variation of Condition 2 of approved planning permission MO/2025/0528 for the erection of single storey side extension to allow an additional window to the front elevation and alterations to the roof
Status: Approved | Type: Variance of Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-10-24 - MO/2025/02359 - DENBIES LODGE, DENBIES DRIVE, DORKING
Proposed single storey side and rear extensions with balcony and basement. The relocation of front door and porch. The erection of an attached annexe following the demolition of existing annexe and al
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-09-19 - 129046 - DENBIES LODGE DENBIES DRIVE DORKING RH5 6AB
Proposed single storey side and rear extensions with balcony and basement. The relocation of front door and porch. The erection of an attached annexe following the demolition of existing annexe and al
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - MO/2025/02423 - MICHAELMAS COTTAGE, CHAPEL LANE, WESTHUMBLE
Erection of a single storey front extension and two story side extension.
Status: Refused | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-09-19 - MO/2025/02291 - CEDARWOOD, BURNEY ROAD, WESTHUMBLE
Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed development in respect of the construction of proposed outdoor swimming pool.
Status: Approved | Type: Proposed Certificate of Lawful Use | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-09-09 - MO/2025/02188 - WENDERSLEY, PILGRIMS CLOSE, WESTHUMBLE
Erection of a two storey side/rear extension and single storey rear extension following demolition of garage and utility room.
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-08-22 - MO/2025/1033 - Quinneys, Camilla Drive, Westhumble
T1 Cedar to reduce back extended north east laterals at 17 metres by 2.5 metres; reduce back extended south east laterals at 17 metres by 2.5 metres; reduce back extended south laterals at 12 metres b
Status: Decided | Type: Tree Felling Consent | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-06-16 - MO/2025/1020 - The Twinings, Chapel Lane, Westhumble
Proposed partial covering of existing patio (19.5m) and installation of 7 metre x 5 metre x 1.5 metre deep exercise pool.
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2025-06-11
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A brief summary of Westhumble in Surrey
Westhumble is a village located in Surrey, England, about 2 km north of Dorking. While it does not have its own civil parish, most of the village falls within the ecclesiastical Parish of Mickleham, making it a unique area for planning considerations.
Property prices in Westhumble 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 Westhumble a particularly low-crime area.
Westhumble has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Mickleham, Dorking, Dorking, Pixham Lane. 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 Westhumble includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ranmore Common SSSI, Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Surrey Hills; 8 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment. 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, Westhumble 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 Westhumble
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Westhumble. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 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 Westhumble.
The average decision period of 74 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 Westhumble were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2). 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, 1 large-scale (major) development, 3 medium-scale applications, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Fredley planning applications
- Pixham planning applications
- Dorking planning applications
- Rose Hill planning applications
- Ranmore Common planning applications
- Deepdene planning applications
- Mickleham planning applications
- Box Hill planning applications
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.