Planning application
MO/2022/2094
Vale Close, Balchins Lane, Westcott, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3LP
Proposal
Raise ridge height and add dormer windows to the north, east and west elevations to create first floor accommodation; erection of a two storey infill extension within existing internal courtyard, and installation of solar panels on south west elevation; and the erection of a porch.
As published by the council, reference MO/2022/2094
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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13 Dec 2022
Received by Mole Valley
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28 Mar 2023
Decision issued: REFUSED
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30 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What refusal means
The process from here
The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.
Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.
About householder applications
How this application type works
Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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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/2026/00945 Decided
FIR CREST COAST HILL LANE WESTCOTT RH4 3LJ
Erection of 1 No. dormer window to front and 2 No. dormer windows to rear and relocation of solar panels.
Other householder applications
In Mole Valley
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MO/2026/00431 Granted
5 BROOK VALLEY MID HOLMWOOD RH5 4EZ
Erection of part two-storey, part first floor side extension and erection of porch.
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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.
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MO/2026/00712 Refused
NORFOLK VILLA HOLMWOOD VIEW ROAD MID HOLMWOOD RH5 4HG
Partial demolition of existing garage and alterations to retained building. Erection of double garage with workshop including extension to hardstanding.
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MO/2026/00534 Granted
CRANTOCK 5 SOUTH VIEW ROAD ASHTEAD KT21 2NB
Proposed single storey rear extension, raising of roof of garage to create habitable area and first floor front extension above, Juliette balcony to master bedroom at the rear and change to fenestration including additional windows to side elevation.
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MO/2026/00601 Granted
50 AGATES LANE ASHTEAD KT21 2ND
PLEASE NOTE: Amended ownership form. Demolition of existing single storey rear extension and erection of new single storey rear extension including raising the height of the party wall.