Burney Cottage, Chapel Lane, Westhumble, RH5 6AN Data via plota.co.uk

MO/2026/00854 - Detailed Householder Refused
DemolitionExtensions & alterations

Proposal

Demolition of existing single-storey side extension and erection of a two-storey side extension; erection of link extension from main dwelling to Coach House. Alterations to Coach House including new mezzanine, new metal flue and conversion of loft area to habitable accommodation including 2 No. dormers, 2 No. roof lights, fenestration alterations and infill extension of covered walkway. Installation of new windows and doors to main house, new retaining walls within garden and removal of boundary fence to south and replacement with 2.5 metre high brick boundary wall. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
6 May 2026
✓
Validated
18 Jun 2026
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Refused
28 Aug 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 28 Aug 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 5 Sept 2026

Documents 1

Application forms 1

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Site constraints 6

Green belt: London
Inappropriate development needs very special circumstances.
Green belt policy allows a short list of exceptions, such as limited extensions and replacement buildings. Anything else needs very special circumstances that clearly outweigh the harm.
Surrey Hills National Landscape
Great weight to conserving the landscape; major development restricted.
Previously an area of outstanding natural beauty, which is still the designation in law. Since 2023 authorities must seek to further its purpose, not merely have regard to it.
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 conservation 278 m away: Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment
Work nearby can need a habitats assessment.
Harm to a protected site is only accepted where there is no alternative and an overriding public interest.
Also on the record
SSSI 278 m away: Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment SSSI; Inside the Westhumble built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · No listed building at the site · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England 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.

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Important details

Council
Mole Valley
Application type
Detailed Householder
Postcode
RH5 6AN
Received
6 May 2026
Validated
18 Jun 2026
Ward
Mickleham, Westcott & Okewood
Parish
Non Parish Area
Case officer
Show
Target decision
13 Aug 2026
Decision
REFUSE
Decision date
28 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
Fowler Architecture & Planning Ltd

How this decision compares

Decided in 71 days from validation, 13 days slower than Mole Valley's median of 58 for demolitions. Refused, as 27% of demolitions here are.

42%decided within 8 weeks
73%approved
77decided in the last year

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

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP/2026/00646
Comments by
21 Aug 2026
Committee
22 May 2026
Statutory expiry
28 Aug 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2024 Approved
Trees, Camilla Drive, Westhumble, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6BU
Tree Preservation Order
TPO/123/1/T
2024 Approved
Trees, Camilla Drive, Westhumble, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6BU
Tree Preservation Order
TPO/123/1/T
2024 Approved
Trees, Camilla Drive, Westhumble, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6BU
Erection of a two storey side extension and remodelling of the existing dwelling, includi…
MO/2024/1113
2024 Approved
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2023 Approved
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Replacement of existing uPVC windows and doors with new double-glazed, aluminium-frames…
MO/2023/1230
2023 Approved
Summerfields, Camilla Drive, Westhumble, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6BU
Replacement of existing uPVC windows and doors with new double-glazed, aluminium-frames…
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2022 Approved
Griffins, Chapel Lane, Westhumble, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6AN
Replacement of single storey roof to conservatory and swimming pool, new fenestration des…
MO/2022/0496
2022 Approved
Griffins, Chapel Lane, Westhumble, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6AN
Replacement of single storey roof to conservatory and swimming pool, new fenestration des…
MO/2022/0496
2022 Approved
Summerfields, Camilla Drive, Westhumble, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6BU
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
MO/2022/0356
2022 Approved
Summerfields, Camilla Drive, Westhumble, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6BU
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
MO/2022/0356
2019 Approved
The Bungalow, Chapel Lane, Westhumble, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6AN
Roof alterations to facilitate loft conversion with 3 No. dormer windows to front elevati…
MO/2019/0597
2019 Approved
The Bungalow, Chapel Lane, Westhumble, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6AN
Roof alterations to facilitate loft conversion with 3 No. dormer windows to front elevati…
MO/2019/0597
2017 Refused
Camilla Lacey, Chapel Lane, Westhumble, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6AN document.write(" . View Map ");
Raise roof ridge height by 1 metre to create rooms in roof space.
MO/2017/0331
2017 Refused
Camilla Lacey, Chapel Lane, Westhumble, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6AN document.write(" . View Map ");
Raise roof ridge height by 1 metre to create rooms in roof space.
MO/2017/0331
2025 Approved
TREES CAMILLA DRIVE WESTHUMBLE RH5 6BU
Discharge of condition 6 of approved planning permission MO/2024/1113/PLAH for the erecti…
MO/2025/02708
2025 Approved
TREES CAMILLA DRIVE WESTHUMBLE RH5 6BU
Discharge of condition 6 of approved planning permission MO/2024/1113/PLAH for the erecti…
MO/2025/02708
2024 Approved
Griffins, Chapel Lane, Westhumble, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6AN
Certificate of Lawfulness for existing development in respect of implementation of planni…
MO/2024/1193
2024 Approved
Griffins, Chapel Lane, Westhumble, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6AN
Certificate of Lawfulness for existing development in respect of implementation of planni…
MO/2024/1193
2024 Approved
Trees, Camilla Drive, Westhumble, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6BU
Discharge of condition 3 and 4 of approved planning permission MO/2024/1113 for the erect…
MO/2024/1751
2024 Approved
Trees, Camilla Drive, Westhumble, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6BU
Discharge of condition 3 and 4 of approved planning permission MO/2024/1113 for the erect…
MO/2024/1751
2024 Approved
Griffins, Chapel Lane, Westhumble, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6AN
Discharge of condition 3 of approved planning permission MO/2022/0496 for replacement of…
MO/2024/1000
2024 Approved
Griffins, Chapel Lane, Westhumble, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6AN
Discharge of condition 3 of approved planning permission MO/2022/0496 for replacement of…
MO/2024/1000
2023 Approved
Summerfields, Camilla Drive, Westhumble, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6BU
Non-material amendment to alllow adjustment to floor level of the proposed rear extension…
MO/2023/0498/2
2023 Approved
Summerfields, Camilla Drive, Westhumble, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6BU
Non-material amendment to alllow adjustment to floor level of the proposed rear extension…
MO/2023/0498/2
2023 Refused
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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
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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