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Elmbridge Borough Council
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Elmbridge Borough Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates2,465Searchable applications
388Recorded as pending
73%Approval rate · 1,547 approved or refused records
418Refused applications
1,129 approved · 418 refused · 53 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 10 Dec 2014 to 16 Sept 2026. Most recent record check: 22 Sept 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning information PlanningLocal plan Planning policy and guidancePre-application advice Planning applications for developers and businesses Policies and guidance to check before applying, pre-application advice and submitting your application.Conservation areas Conservation areasArticle 4 directions Permitted development and article 4 directions
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
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Conservation areas24 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection
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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
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More application records
- Final Decision2026/0552
Prior Approval Schedule 2, Part 1, Class AA: Additional storey to existing dwelling.
Tuppence Weston Green Road Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0JL
Received 4 Mar 2026 - Final Decision2026/0390
Two-storey front/side extension (following demolition of existing extension) including front open porch, part removal of the existing roof and replacement with raising of the ridge height and rear dormer roof extension (involving conversion of loft space to create habitable accommodation), alterations to fenestration and inclusion of rooflights.
85 Ember Lane Esher Surrey KT10 8EQ
Received 16 Feb 2026 - Final Decision2026/0597
Proposed part side extension, conversion of garage into habitable room, alter first floor extension depth to match ground floor extension and porch extension
95 Burwood Road Hersham Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 4AF
Received 10 Mar 2026 - Final Decision2026/1088
Confirmation of Compliance with Condition: 10 (Written Scheme of Investigation) of planning permission 2022/3427 allowed at appeal.
Former Weylands Treatment Works Lyon Road Walton-on-Thames Surrey KT12 3PB
Received 7 May 2026 - Final Decision2025/3306
Rear swimming pool, hard and soft landscaping and associated low level retaining walls.
20 Birds Hill Drive Oxshott Leatherhead Surrey KT22 0SP
Received 12 Dec 2025 - Final Decision2026/0663
Telecommunications Notification: existing 3no. antennas to be removed and replaced with 3no. antennas (top of proposed antenna 17.4m AGL), existing 9 ERSs to be removed and replaced with proposed 9No. ERSs and existing equipment within equipment cabin to be upgraded.
Graburn Way East Molesey Surrey KT8 9AL
Received 17 Mar 2026 - Final Decision2026/1451
Prior Approval Schedule 2, Part 3 Class MA: Change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (E) to Residential (C3).
Kent House Walton Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 0DT
Received 16 Jun 2026 - Registered2026/2134
First floor side extension following removal of chimney stack.
41 Hillcrest Gardens Esher Surrey KT10 0BU
Received 2 Sept 2026 - Final Decision2025/2820
Side infill extension.
8 Earleswood Cobham Surrey KT11 2BZ
Received 31 Oct 2025 - Final Decision2025/2935
Single-storey rear/side extension incorporating garage.
Winterdown Portsmouth Road Esher Surrey KT10 9JN
Received 13 Nov 2025 - Final Decision2025/2887
Single-storey side infill extension.
58 Marlborough Drive Weybridge Surrey KT13 8PA
Received 10 Nov 2025 - Final Decision2026/1400
Variation of Conditions 2 (Approved Plans), 3 (Approved Materials) and 5 (Noise from Plant and Equipment - BS4142:2019) of Planning Permission ref:2026/0582 (Proposed construction of new pool house to accommodate ancillary entertainment facilities and provision of pool plant/store (following demolition of existing outbuilding). Variation to consist of internal alterations, change to render finish with painted timber weatherboarding and removal of approved pool plant room and store and therefore removal of Noise Assessment.
Chestnut Lodge 2A Eaton Park Cobham Surrey KT11 2JE
Received 11 Jun 2026 - Final Decision2026/1262
Tree Preservation Order EL:05/11 - T1 - Spruce tree. This tree stands at approximately 25m tall and is approximately 6m from the building. To fell the tree because it has outgrown its current position and it is clear it has large lateral roots because it is lifting the decking. This tree is continuing to grow (approximately 40m at maturity) and the roots will be growing too close to the Grade II listed building. There is also a health and safety issue with the tree because it is shedding cones on a regular basis onto the decking where people are eating. We would like to replant a native decorative tree which would be maintained and not grow to the height of this tree and therefore not encroach onto the listed building.
The Plough Public House Plough Lane Downside Cobham SurreyKT11 3LT
Received 27 May 2026 - Final Decision2026/1036
Giggs Hill Green Conservation Area - Giant Redwood Crown thin by 20% and Crown Improvement pruning (refer to report for specifications) Reason: general tree safety maintenance
Deepfield 12 Giggs Hill Road Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0BT
Received 30 Apr 2026 - Final Decision2026/0308
Single-storey rear extension and front porch.
51 Copse Road Cobham Surrey KT11 2TW
Received 6 Feb 2026 - Final Decision2026/0957
Part single; part two-storey side extension, single storey rear extension, alterations to the fenestration following demolition of the existing side garage extension, single storey rear extension, and part of the bay window projection and removal of side chimney.
12 Hinchley Drive Esher Surrey KT10 0BZ
Received 23 Apr 2026 - Final Decision2026/1100
Tree Preservation Order EL:89/20 - Tree Cedar (Cedrus species) Proposed works:Carry out a sympathetic crown reduction by approximately 1.5 2 metres, reducing end weight throughout the canopy whilst retaining the trees natural shape and flowing branch structure. Selectively thin the previously pruned section extending toward the neighbouring property to reduce canopy density and improve light penetration and airflow. Remove any deadwood and lightly reshape the crown as part of ongoing maintenance. Reason for works:The tree is a large mature specimen situated in close proximity to neighbouring properties and surrounding structures. Previous pruning works to one side of the canopy have resulted in dense regrowth and increased canopy weight within this area. The proposed works are intended to reduce end weight on extended limbs, lessen loading over adjacent properties, improve light penetration and airflow within the crown, and maintain the tree at an appropriate size for its location whilst preserving the trees overall health, balance and amenity value.
47 Arbrook Lane Esher Surrey KT10 9EG
Received 8 May 2026 - Final Decision2025/3320
Prior Approval Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A: Single storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration.
95 St Marys Road Weybridge Surrey KT13 9PZ
Received 15 Dec 2025 - Final Decision2025/2738
Second floor rear extension with dormer windows and sub-division of first floor to form 3 flats, each with terrace area, including access from external staircase on Park Road, widening of the existing vehicle access, alterations to fenestration and associated parking and bin and cycle storage.
133-135 Walton Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 0DT
Received 20 Oct 2025 - Final Decision2025/3289
Telecommunications Notification: Installation of 3no new antennas and associated ancillary works thereto.
QE II Reservoir Molesey Road West Molesey Surrey KT8 2HF
Received 9 Dec 2025 - Final Decision2026/0024
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission (reference: 2025/0626) allowed at appeal (reference: APP/K3605/D/25/336778) dated 2 October 2025 to add two side rooflights (south-eastern elevation), one rear rooflight and alter the external front finish to render to match the existing dwelling.
13 Merton Way West Molesey Surrey KT8 1PG
Received 6 Jan 2026 - Final Decision2026/1077
Refurbishment of restaurant to include redecoration of elevations and installation of new concrete effect cladding with associated works.
5-7 High Street Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 1DG
Received 6 May 2026 - Final Decision2026/1495
Prior Approval Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA: Change of Use from Commercial, Business and Service (E) to Residential (C3).
Mabel House Weston Green Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0JP
Received 19 Jun 2026 - Final Decision2026/1261
Detached two-storey dwelling house with rooms in the roof space, dormer windows, attached garage, internal swimming pool, entrance gates and landscaping (following the demolition of existing dwelling)
8 The Quillot Hersham Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 5BY
Received 27 May 2026
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Elmbridge Borough Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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