Where two rivers meet
The village lies near the confluence of the River Mole and the Pipp Brook, a low-lying spot that has shaped both its landscape and its drainage over the years.
At the foot of Box Hill
Pixham sits on gently rising ground at the foot of the Box Hill stretch of the North Downs, with Pixham Lane running the length of the village and linking it to Dorking town centre.
A small, mainly residential village
With a population of 761, Pixham remains a small, largely residential village, distinct from central Dorking despite sitting only a short distance from the town.
Mole Valley District Council
As part of the parish of Dorking, Pixham comes under Mole Valley District Council rather than the borough that covers Reigate.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Pixham sit in relation to Dorking?+
Immediately north-east of Dorking town centre, at the foot of Box Hill, near where the River Mole meets the Pipp Brook.
How big is Pixham?+
It's a small village with a population of 761, mainly residential in character.
Which council covers Pixham?+
Mole Valley District Council, as Pixham falls within the parish of Dorking.
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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.