A village built around its green
Brockham's green is the focal point of the village, ringed by houses and a church, and doubles each autumn as the site of a bonfire and fireworks display that draws a large crowd from well beyond the village itself.
Neighbour to a ruined castle
The ruins of Betchworth Castle sit within Brockham's parish, on the bank of the River Mole, even though the castle takes its name from the neighbouring village rather than from Brockham.
Mole Valley's authority
Brockham falls within Mole Valley District Council, a different planning authority from the borough that covers Reigate.
Frequently asked questions
What happens on Brockham's village green every November?+
A large Guy Fawkes bonfire and firework display, first recorded in 1886, that draws visitors from well beyond the village.
Which council covers Brockham?+
Mole Valley District Council, a separate authority from Reigate and Banstead Borough Council, which covers Reigate.
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Useful local links
- Reigate and Banstead Borough Council – Planning — The planning authority covering Reigate itself, along with Redhill, Horley, Banstead and several nearby villages.
- Mole Valley District Council – Do I need planning permission — The planning authority covering Dorking, Ashtead, Leatherhead and several villages southwest of Reigate.
- Epsom and Ewell Borough Council – Planning permission — The planning authority covering Epsom, a separate borough from Reigate and Banstead.
- Tandridge District Council – Planning and building — The planning authority covering Caterham, Nutfield and South Nutfield.
- 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 and extensions.
- Planning Portal – Garage conversion — National guidance on when planning permission is needed for a garage conversion in England.