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

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Mole Valley decision performance

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