Distinct from Box Hill itself
While the National Trust manages the western side of Box Hill, the hamlet known as Box Hill Village sits separately on higher ground to the east, a small, close-knit community rather than a visitor destination.
A single road in and out
Access to the village is limited largely to Box Hill Road, giving it a quiet, self-contained feel despite sitting so close to one of Surrey's best known beauty spots.
Council
Mole Valley District Council is responsible for planning at Box Hill Village, despite its perch above the Mole Gap.
Frequently asked questions
Is Box Hill Village the same as Box Hill?+
No, Box Hill Village is a separate hamlet on higher ground to the east of the hill itself, which is largely managed by the National Trust.
How do you get to Box Hill Village?+
Mainly via Box Hill Road, since the village has a single main route in and out.
Nearby areas
Services
Useful local links
- Reigate and Banstead Borough Council – Planning — The planning authority covering Reigate and Redhill, a separate borough from Mole Valley.
- Epsom and Ewell Borough Council – Planning permission — The planning authority covering Epsom, a separate borough from Mole Valley.
- Elmbridge Borough Council – Planning permission and applications — The planning authority covering Cobham, a separate borough from Mole Valley.
- GOV.UK – Planning permission: when you need it — Government guidance on when planning permission is required in England and Wales.
- GOV.UK – Party Wall etc. Act 1996 guidance — Government guidance on notifying neighbours and resolving disputes over shared or boundary walls, relevant to attached garage conversions.
- Planning Portal – Garage conversion — National guidance on when planning permission is needed for a garage conversion in England.
- Planning Portal – Outbuildings — National guidance on permitted development rules for garden buildings and outbuildings, including height and coverage limits.