ASHBOURNE COTTAGE, WHEELERS LANE, BROCKHAM, RH3 7LA Data via plota.co.uk

APPROVE WITH CONDITIONS MO/2026/00506
Date received
5 Mar 2026
Date validated
23 Apr 2026
Postcode
RH3 7LA

Description

Demolition of roof and front, rear and east side wall of garage together with the timber clad extension housing the garage doors and to reconstruct and extend to the front to form a gym, including additional windows to side elevation. Change of use of part of the existing store, which is attached to the garage, to provide a shower room and replace door with window. Data via plota.co.uk

Mole Valley
Planning Authority Score
2.1/10
Poor
#270 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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 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