Description
Stane Street, Ockley, Dorking, Surrey RH5 [●] For Sale by Auction — Wednesday 28th October 2026 at Claridge's, Brook Street, Mayfair, London W1 Guide Price: £25,000* Freehold | Vacant Possession | Approximately 4,590 sq ft (426 sq m) STMS Buyer's premium and contract documents charge apply. See Buyer's Costs below.A freehold parcel of land in the Surrey countryside
Palace Auctions is instructed to sell Plot 33, a freehold parcel of land to the west of Stane Street in the village of Ockley, near Dorking. The plot extends to approximately 4,590 sq ft (426 sq m or 0.11 acres), subject to measured survey. It forms part of HM Land Registry title SY796476 and is offered with vacant possession. The plot forms part of a larger area of open land on the western side of Stane Street, in one of Surrey's most attractive rural villages. It has no planning permission. It may appeal to buyers seeking to own a piece of the Surrey countryside, and to those considering amenity or similar uses, all subject to obtaining any necessary planning and other consents. The lot is sold under an unconditional auction contract, with exchange on the fall of the hammer and completion 28 days later.Key Features
- Freehold land, approximately 4,590 sq ft (426 sq m) STMS
- Forms part of title SY796476
- Vacant possession on completion
- West of Stane Street, in the village of Ockley
- Rural setting in Mole Valley, Surrey
- No planning permission; any use subject to consents
- Unconditional contract with completion 28 days after the auction
The Land
Plot 33 is a parcel of vacant land within a larger site to the west of Stane Street. Its boundaries are shown on the title plan in the legal pack, and buyers should check the extent of the plot against it. Any site plan shown is for identification only. There are no buildings on the land, no mains services are known to be connected, and there is no planning permission for any use or development.Title:
The plot forms part of title SY796476. On completion, the buyer will take a transfer of part and must apply to HM Land Registry to register a new title. Buyers should check the legal pack for the terms of the transfer, including any covenants, rights reserved to the seller, and overage provisions.Access:
Buyers must satisfy themselves from the legal pack as to the rights of way granted to the plot, including their route, whether they cover vehicles as well as pedestrians, and any obligations to contribute to construction or maintenance.Planning
The land is understood to lie within the Metropolitan Green Belt, where new building is strictly controlled under national planning policy [please verify before publishing]. Any change of use or development would need planning permission from Mole Valley District Council, together with any other consents required. Palace Auctions gives no assurance that permission would be granted. Buyers should take their own planning advice and make their own enquiries with the council before bidding.Location
Ockley is a picturesque rural village in the Mole Valley district of Surrey. It lies on the A29, which follows the line of the Roman road Stane Street. The village is known for its historic character and for Ockley Green, one of the largest village greens in England. The surrounding countryside offers some of the finest walking and riding in the South East, including Leith Hill and the wider Surrey Hills. Ockley railway station provides rail services towards Dorking, Horsham and London, and the A24 gives road access to Dorking, Horsham and the M25. The market towns of Dorking and Horsham are each a short drive away, with Gatwick Airport also within easy reach. [Approximate distances to be inserted after verification.]Auction Information
Lot: 5 Auction date: Wednesday 28th October 2026 Venue: Claridge's, Brook Street, Mayfair, London W1K 4HR Bidding: In the room, by telephone, by proxy and online. Registration is required before the auction. Guide Price: £25,000* Contract: Unconditional. Contracts exchange on the fall of the hammer. Deposit: 10% of the purchase price, payable on exchange Completion: 28 days after the auction Legal Pack: Available from Palace Auctions. Buyers should review it with their solicitor before bidding, paying particular attention to the title plan, the transfer of part, rights of access, and any restrictive covenants or overage provisions.
Buyer's Costs
In addition to the purchase price, the successful buyer will pay:| Charge | Amount |
| Buyer's premium: 1.25% of the purchase price, subject to a minimum of £2,000 plus VAT | £2,400 inc. VAT (minimum) |
| Contract documents charge: £850 plus VAT | £1,020 inc. VAT |
| Total at the guide price | £3,420 inc. VAT |
