BALCHINS STORES GUILDFORD ROAD WESTCOTT RH4 3NG

1. 26 Jun 2026

   Received by Mole Valley

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 30 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 17 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Mole Valley took a median of 76 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Mole Valley for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Mole Valley decided lawful development applications in a median of 76 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Ivy Cottage, Guildford Road, Westcott, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3QG

  MO/2021/0636 Submitted 5 Apr 2021 50 yards away

  Replacement of cracked or spalled bricks with matching reclaimed bricks bedded in lime mortar to match existing. Installation of one cast iron downpipe on the north elevation. Installation of a crated soak away. Repointing to 3 No. chimneys and west facing gable end.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 8 docs

• The Old House, Guildford Road, Westcott, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3NG

  MO/2024/1105 Submitted 9 Jul 2024 50 yards away

  Certificate of Lawfulness for the existing development in respect of the implementation of planning consent MO/2019/1345 (allowed at appeal ref APP/C3620/W/21/3266746 ) for the erection of 3 No. dwellings within the existing garden of The Old House on 3 July 2024.

  Granted Lawful development 7 docs
  Several homes

• Little Manor House, Guildford Road, Westcott, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3NJ

  MO/2021/1340 Submitted 19 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  Cut back one Thuja tree (marked T1 on submitted plan) that overhangs fenceline of The Elms by approximately 2 metres.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• LITTLE MANOR HOUSE GUILDFORD ROAD WESTCOTT RH4 3NJ

  MO/2026/00815 Submitted 27 May 2026 50 yards away

  1. Cypress and Maple - Reduce encroachment towards the house to boundary line 10x6m down to 10x5m encroaching on neighbouring property

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Masters House, Guildford Road, Westcott, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3NG

  MO/2022/2058 Submitted 6 Dec 2022 100 yards away

  Discharge of Condition 6 of approved application MO/2022/0394 for the change of use of part ground and first floor office accomodation and ancillary space to 3 No. residential units with ancillary cycle parking and refuse and recycling facilities.

  Granted Conditions 8 docs

• The Elms, 1, Garden Hill, Westcott, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3GJ

  MO/2021/1339 Submitted 19 Jul 2021 100 yards away

  Remove a group of 10 No. Yew trees and one Cypress tree (marked H1 on submitted plan).

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• MO/2026/01294 Granted

  43 LINKS ROAD ASHTEAD KT21 2HL

  Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed development in respect to an erection of 1 No. rear dormer including Juliet balcony, and insertion of 3 No. roof lights to front elevation and 1 No. roof light to the side elevation.

  Received 5 Aug, published by the council 15 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• MO/2026/01020 Refused

  WOODSTOCK HOUSE MOLE STREET OCKLEY RH5 5PB

  Certificate of Lawfulness for an Existing Use in respect of the use of and buildings works for an agricultural barn for a period in excess of 4 years.

  Received 19 Jun, published by the council 3 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• MO/2026/01309 Granted

  4 RIVER LANE LEATHERHEAD KT22 0AU

  Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed development in respect of the erection of 2 No. single storey outbuildings to accommodate a gym and office.

  Received 5 Aug, published by the council 24 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• MO/2026/01280 Granted

  62 ST STEPHENS AVENUE ASHTEAD KT21 1PJ

  Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed development in respect of the change of the roof from hip-to-gable, erection of 1 No. rear dormer and insertion of 2 No. roof lights to front elevation.

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 15 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• MO/2026/01065 Refused

  62 REDLANDS HOUSE THE STREET CAPEL RH5 5LA

  Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed development in respect of the erection of a detached outbuilding

  Received 1 Jul, published by the council 11 Aug 2026 Lawful development