Planning application
MO/2021/0716
89, Fairfield Drive, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1JG
Proposal
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed development in respect of the change of roof from hip to gable and erection of 1 No. rear dormer window, insertion of 2 No. window to side elevation and 1 No. roof light to front.
As published by the council, reference MO/2021/0716
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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12 May 2021
Received by Mole Valley
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1 Jun 2021
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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23 Jul 2021
Decision issued: APPROVED
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30 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About lawful development applications
How this application type works
A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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MO/2026/00559 Decided
REST HARROW LONDON ROAD DORKING RH4 1JE
1. Eucalyptus (RHS boundary) - Dismantle to near ground level. 2. Eucalyptus (RHS boundary) - Historically heavily pollarded. Located adjacent to and growing 'in partnership' with item 1. Dismantle to near ground level. 3. Eucalyptus (rear boundary) - Lapsed pollard. Reduce height to previous pollard points at approx. 6m and reduce lower growth to shape and balance remaining canopy, leaving canopy approx. 5m wide. 4. Field maple (LHS boundary adjacent to London Road) - Crown is spreading over carriageway of London Road. Crown reduce by up to 1-1.5m. All pruning cuts are to be made to suitable growth points.
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MO/2024/1722 Granted
Rothesay, 4, Rothes Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1JN
G1. Hornbeam x 2 RHS rear. Reduce height to previous points and face up both sides. Pre works 7m x 4m down to 5m x 2m. T2. Magnolia RHS rear. Crown Reduction. Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 2 metres. All pruning cuts shall be made to suitable secondary growth points and shall maintain a stable platform for the expected regrowth Pre works 5m x 4m down to 4m x 3m. T3. Yew RHS rear. Seasonal trim all over, removing one years growth. Pre works 5m x 4m down to 4m x 3m. T4. Hornbeam RHS of conservatory. Reduce height to previous points and trim both sides. Pre works 7m x 4m down to 5m x 2m. Works are to cut back as required in small garden.
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MO/2026/00900 Decided
3 ROTHES ROAD DORKING RH4 1JW
T1 is a prunes tree covered in ivy and T2 is a hawthorn covered in ivy. They both need complete removal as they are dead and at risk of falling down.
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MO/2026/00418 Granted
PIPPBROOK HOUSE REIGATE ROAD DORKING RH4 1SH
To dismantle and rebuild chimney stack (01) (application for Listed Building Consent).
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MO/2026/00417 Granted
PIPPBROOK HOUSE REIGATE ROAD DORKING RH4 1SH
Dismantle and rebuild chimney stack (01).
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MO/2026/00286 Granted
52 ROTHES ROAD DORKING RH4 1LD
Raise the height of the rear garden to one level, replacing boundary fencing with new brick retaining walls and infilled wood slat fence panels to side and rear, and replacement rear external staircase.
Other lawful development applications
In Mole Valley
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MO/2026/00623 Refused
LAND TO THE EAST OF VALE LODGE BALCHINS LANE WESTCOTT RH4 3LP
Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed use of land for recreational campsite for not more than 60 days in total in any calendar year.
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MO/2026/00443 Granted
34 THE CRESCENT LEATHERHEAD KT22 8ED
Certificate of Lawfulness for the existing use in respect of the change of use from a residential dwelling house (C3) to a House of Multiple Occupancy.
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MO/2026/00692 Granted
THE ORCHARD 2 CHURCH ROAD GREAT BOOKHAM KT23 3JT
Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed development in respect of the erection of a single storey rear extension.
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MO/2026/00906 Refused
1 AND 2 THE OLD HEN HOUSES ROOKERY DRIVE WESTCOTT RH4 3LQ
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed development in respect of the re-roofing of 2 No. dwellings.
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MO/2026/00822 Granted
3 HOME CLOSE FETCHAM KT22 9JN
Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed development in respect for a single storey rear extension.