LAND ADJACENT TO VALE LODGE BALCHINS LANE WESTCOTT RH4 3LP

1. 18 Aug 2026

   Received by Mole Valley

2. 24 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 30 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 19 November 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.

• Vale Lodge, Balchins Lane, Westcott, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3LP

  MO/2021/0649 Submitted 6 Apr 2021 50 yards away

  Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed development in respect of a single storey outbuilding.

  Granted Lawful development 9 docs
  Small domestic

• LAND TO THE EAST OF VALE LODGE BALCHINS LANE WESTCOTT RH4 3LP

  MO/2026/00623 Submitted 17 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed use of land for recreational campsite for not more than 60 days in total in any calendar year.

  Refused Lawful development 10 docs

• Vale Close, Balchins Lane, Westcott, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3LP

  MO/2022/2094 Submitted 13 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  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.

  Refused Householder Extension Loft or dormer +2 25 docs
  Small domestic

• Coast Hill Cottage, Coast Hill, Westcott, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3LH

  MO/2021/1154 Submitted 21 Jun 2021 250 yards away

  Erection of two storey side extension and additions to roof to create habitable space including alterations to fenestration.

  Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 13 docs
  Domestic

• FIR CREST COAST HILL LANE WESTCOTT RH4 3LJ

  MO/2026/00945 Submitted 16 Jun 2026 300 yards away

  Erection of 1 No. dormer window to front and 2 No. dormer windows to rear and relocation of solar panels.

  Granted Householder Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 10 docs
  Domestic

• Woodlands, Coast Hill Lane, Westcott, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3LJ

  MO/2024/0850 Submitted 31 May 2024 0.3 miles away

  Conversion of existing stables into gym with shower room and TV room above.

  Granted Householder 12 docs
  Domestic

• 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