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MO/2026/00265 - Detailed Approved
Utility infrastructureCommercial premises

Proposal

Installation of four rapid electric vehicle charging stations, including one fully accessible bay and ancillary equipment within the car park. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
23 Dec 2025
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Validated
25 Feb 2026
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Approved
29 Apr 2026

Approved on 29 Apr 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 24 Sept 2026

Documents 1

Application forms 1

PDF ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf Planning Application Form (Web) · 20 Jan 2026 View ↗

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Associated applications 2

Site constraints 8

Special area of conservation
Public footpath 19 m away
Matters where it crosses or adjoins the site: obstructing a path without a diversion order is an offence, and work cannot start until the order is confirmed.
Compiled from highway authority data, not the legal definitive map. A few authorities have not published, so no path shown is not proof there is none.
Habitat network: Network Enhancement Zone 2
Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.
Special area of conservationCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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Also on the record
3 listed buildings within 150 m; National landscape 137 m away: Surrey Hills; Radon affected area, class 2; Inside the Dorking built-up area; Green belt 95 m away: London.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area425 m² (4,575 sq ft)
Energy ratingB (asset rating 33)
UseRetail/Financial and Professional Services
HeatingHeating and Natural Ventilation

From the energy performance certificate lodged in February 2025, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Other new applications on this street

28 May 2026Approved

TESCO, TESCO EXPRESS, REIGATE ROAD, DORKING, RH4 1QB

Submission of details pursuant to conditions 3 and 4 of planning application MO/...

MO/2026/00879
21 Oct 2026Pending

CAR PARK, PIPPBROOK COUNCIL OFFICES, REIGATE ROAD, DORKING, RH4 1SJ

Prior notification for the demolition of a car port and garages.

MO/2026/01541
23 Jul 2026Approved

DORKING HALLS, REIGATE ROAD, DORKING, RH4 1SG

Placement of various non-illuminated signs on hoarding and scaffolding for the d...

MO/2026/01026
22 Jun 2026Approved

LONGBOROUGH DENTAL SURGERY, REIGATE ROAD, DORKING, RH4 1QE

Creation of a disabled parking space with a retaining wall and hand balustrades.

MO/2026/00977

Nearby new applications

21 Oct 2026Pending

CAR PARK, PIPPBROOK COUNCIL OFFICES, REIGATE ROAD, DORKING, RH4 1SJ

Prior notification for the demolition of a car port and garages.

MO/2026/01541
15 Oct 2026Pending

3, PIXHOLME GROVE, PIXHAM DORKING, RH4 1PJ

Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed development in respect of the erection ...

MO/2026/01508
9 Oct 2026Pending

LANG BRAE, DEEPDENE PARK ROAD, DORKING, RH5 4AW

Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed development in respect of the insertion...

MO/2026/01475
5 Oct 2026Pending

SALAMAT, DEEPDENE AVENUE ROAD, DORKING, RH4 1ST

Conversion of garage to habitable accommodation.

MO/2026/01532
20 Aug 2026Approved

6-8 DOWNSVALE NURSING HOME, PIXHAM LANE, PIXHAM DORKING, RH4 1PT

Submission of details pursuant to Condition 4 of planning permission MO/2021/046...

MO/2026/01238
14 Aug 2026Pending

42 DEEPDENE VALE, DORKING, RH4 1NL

PLEASE NOTE: AMENDED PLANS. Erection of front porch and conversion of existing p...

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Important details

Council
Mole Valley
Application type
Detailed
Postcode
RH4 1QB
Received
23 Dec 2025
Validated
25 Feb 2026
Ward
Dorking South
Parish
Non Parish Area
Case officer
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Target decision
23 Apr 2026
Decision
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
Decision date
29 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
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How this decision compares

Decided in 63 days from validation, about the council's usual 63 days. Approved, as 84% of utility and infrastructure works here are.

45%decided within 8 weeks
84%approved
32decided in the last year

Plota live figures for utility and infrastructure works decided by Mole Valley in the last twelve months, from validation. Mole Valley decision record →

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP/2025/01938
Comments by
23 Mar 2026
Committee
6 Jan 2026
Statutory expiry
1 May 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

23 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
2 OVERDALE DORKING RH5 4BS
Erection of single storey rear extension and alteration to patio and retaining wall.
MO/2026/00137
2025 Approved
2 OVERDALE DORKING RH5 4BS
Erection of single storey rear extension and alteration to patio and retaining wall.
MO/2026/00137
2025 Refused
2, Overdale, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 4BS
Erection of single storey rear extension and alteration to patio and retaining wall.
MO/2025/1148
2025 Refused
2, Overdale, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 4BS
Erection of single storey rear extension and alteration to patio and retaining wall.
MO/2025/1148
2025 Approved
78, Reigate Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1QB
Erection of single storey rear/side extension.
MO/2025/0939
2025 Approved
78, Reigate Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1QB
Erection of single storey rear/side extension.
MO/2025/0939
2024 Approved
12, Overdale, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 4BS
Erection of a single storey rear extension, porch to south side elevation and new retaini…
MO/2024/2133
2024 Approved
12, Overdale, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 4BS
Erection of a single storey rear extension, porch to south side elevation and new retaini…
MO/2024/2133
2023 Approved
8, Overdale, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 4BS
Erection of single storey rear extension.
MO/2023/1506
2023 Approved
8, Overdale, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 4BS
Erection of single storey rear extension.
MO/2023/1506
2019 Approved
7, Overdale, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 4BT
Erection of a first floor side extension with extension to roof to facilitate loft conver…
MO/2019/0934
2019 Approved
7, Overdale, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 4BT
Erection of a first floor side extension with extension to roof to facilitate loft conver…
MO/2019/0934
2019 Approved
7, Overdale, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 4BT
Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed development in respect of a loft conversion with…
MO/2019/1476
2019 Approved
7, Overdale, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 4BT
Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed development in respect of a loft conversion with…
MO/2019/1476
2019 Approved
14, Overdale, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 4BS
Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed development in respect of a hip to gable loft…
MO/2019/1337
2019 Approved
14, Overdale, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 4BS
Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed development in respect of a hip to gable loft…
MO/2019/1337
2019 Approved
13, Overdale, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 4BT
Erection of a single storey rear extension and patio following removal of existing single…
MO/2019/0716
2019 Approved
13, Overdale, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 4BT
Erection of a single storey rear extension and patio following removal of existing single…
MO/2019/0716
2018 Approved
1, Overdale, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 4BT
Erection of two storey rear extension following removal of existing brick built shed.
MO/2018/0531
2017 Approved
3, Overdale, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 4BT
Non-material amendment to allow a juliet balcony to replace a rear window
MO/2017/0069/1
2017 Approved
3, Overdale, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 4BT
Non-material amendment to allow a juliet balcony to replace a rear window
MO/2017/0069/1
2017 Approved
3, Overdale, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 4BT document.write(" . View Map ");
Erection of first floor side extension.
MO/2017/0069
2017 Approved
3, Overdale, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 4BT document.write(" . View Map ");
Erection of first floor side extension.
MO/2017/0069
Mole Valley
Planning Authority Score
2.1/10
Poor
#270 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Mole Valley is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #240 out of 296. Mole Valley is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 76% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 76% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Mole Valley decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
72%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #291 of 296
76%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #291 of 296
50%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #240 of 296
43%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #172 of 296
47%
Minor dwellings approved
114 decided (1-9 homes)
71%
Major dwellings approved
7 decided (10+ homes)
93%
Change of use approved
15 decided
913
Total decisions
259 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.