Publication of the Inspector’s Report into the Mole Valley Local Plan 2020-2039
The Planning Inspector examining the Mole Valley Local Plan 2020-2039 has published her report (in accordance with the Section 20(8) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act (2004, as amended) and Regulation 25 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012).
The Mole Valley Local Plan sets out the vision and objectives for the district between 2022 and 2039. It covers the geographical area of Mole Valley District Council (MVDC), provides the strategy for development for the next 15 years, contains policies to guide the determination of planning applications and allocates sites for development.
The Inspector’s Report concludes that, subject to the Main Modifications, the Mole Valley Local Plan is sound and legally compliant and forms an appropriate basis for planning within the district.
The Inspector’s Report and Schedule of Main Modifications can be viewed at: https://futuremolevalley.org/inspectors-report/ or at the locations below.
MVDC will consider the recommendations of the Inspector and decide whether to adopt the plan at a meeting on 15th October. The press release issued by MVDC can be read via this link.
Location for the inspection of paper copies
| Mole Valley District Council Offices Pippbrook, Dorking, RH4 1SJ | Mon-Fri: 9.00-14.30 (please make an appointment if possible) |
| Ashtead Library Woodfield Lane, Ashtead, KT21 2BQ | Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 10.00-13.00 and 14.00-17.00 Sat: 9.30-17.00 |
| Beare Green Village Hall Merebank, Beare Green, RH5 4RD | Mon: 14.00-14.30 |
| Bookham Library Townshott Close, Great Bookham, KT23 4DQ | Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 10.00-13.00 and 14.00-17.00 Sat: 9.30-17.00 |
| Dorking Library St Martin’s Walk, Dorking, RH4 1UT | Mon, Wed, Fri: 9.30-17.30 Tues, Thurs: 9.30-19.00 Sat: 9.30-17.00 |
| Leatherhead Library The Mansion, Church Street, Leatherhead, KT22 8DP | Tues-Sat: 9.30-17.00 |