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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 dates
2,465Searchable 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1,129 approved · 418 refused · 53 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 2026

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Conservation areas24 mapped area records
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  1. Final Decision2026/0382

    Registration of application to Surrey County Council under Regulation 3: Details of a Written Scheme of Investigation (WSI) and Construction Transport Management Plan (CTMP) submitted pursuant to Conditions 7 and 15 of planning permission ref: EL/2025/2581 dated 19 December 2025. (this application is determined by Surrey County Council under their ref SCCRef-2026-0005).

    Land at former Hurst Park Primary School 357 Hurst Road West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QW

    Received 13 Feb 2026
  2. Final Decision2026/0551

    Proposed replacement rear dormers to roof

    55 Greenwood Road Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0DX

    Received 4 Mar 2026
  3. Final Decision2026/1082

    Non-Material Amendment to planning permission 2024/2203 to amend lower ground floor footprint, addition of a rear rooflight and alterations to fenestration and landscaping.

    10 The Ridgeway Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 1BH

    Received 6 May 2026
  4. Final Decision2026/1058

    East Molesey Kent Town Conservation Area - Magnolia Ref T1 to the rear of the property. Requesting to remove entirely and replace with a multi stem on the opposite side of the garden.

    31 Kent Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9JZ

    Received 5 May 2026
  5. Final Decision2026/0995

    Proposed installation of 1.0m timber boundary fence enclosure, 2no. 1.75m brick gate piers with stone capping and respositioned driveway.

    Cedrus House 2 Lebanon Drive Cobham Surrey KT11 2PR

    Received 28 Apr 2026
  6. Registered2026/1628

    Temporary change of use of Shed and Hardstanding (Class E) of Worthy Yard) to a Car Valet Business (Sui Generis) including additional hardstanding and drainage and utilising existing entrance road for two years.

    Unit 1 Worthy Yard Redhill Road Cobham Surrey KT11 1EG

    Received 2 Jul 2026
  7. Final Decision2026/0834

    EL:24/04 & EL:227 - Oak tree at entrance- Raise the lower canopy over the footpath & road by 5.2m as legally required. T2- Oak tree by white sign- Remove all deadwood from this tree to ensure safety of road users. This tree has had the deadwood removed before but is in decline & dying back further. T3- Large Oak tree on the boundary- Crown reduce this by 2.5m. Historic wound approx 8m up the main stem. Upon closer inspection at the base, I have discovered 4x areas of basal decay and evidence of a fungal fruiting body, indication of a disease of some kind. Too far decomposed to identify. Reduce on safety grounds. Current height 12.5m, resulting height 10m. T4- Oak tree over bin area- Reduce the 2x over extended limbs by 2 metres so not to be caught by high winds. This tree has fungal fruiting bodies at the base, unidentifiable at this stage. This tree was hit by lightening in February 2025 and has shown signs of die back since. T5- Robinia tree over garages- Reduce the entire crown by 1.5m to retain shape & discourage snapping out branches over the garage & making area below. Current height 7.5m, resulting height to be 6m. Reduce over extended branch over lawn by 3m to stop from breaking out in high winds and better shape the tree.. T6-Silver birch tree- Fell- This tree is in decline and rapidly dying. Positioned alongside a private but busy footpath, for safety reasons should be removed. T8-Horse chestnut on boundary- Reduce the height by 3m. The large younger back stem has a decay pocket at the base. This reduction will relieve the stress at this area. Current height 10m, resulting height 7m. T9-Conifer- Reduce the height down by 2.5m to previously pruned area to remove dying top & to reshape the tree. Current height 6m, resulting height 3.5m. T10- Conifer by entrance- Remove this dying tree. This tree is close to the entrance and a potential hazard if it were to collapse. T11- Sweet chestnut- Trim back from street light to give a clearance of 3m. T12- Horse chestn

    Chilton Court Station Avenue Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 1NG

    Received 13 Mar 2026
  8. Final Decision2026/1268

    Confirmation of Compliance with Condition: 9 (Pre-commencement site meeting) of planning permission 2022/3427 allowed at appeal.

    Former Weylands Treatment Works Lyon Road Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 3PB

    Received 28 May 2026
  9. Final Decision2026/0033

    Prior Approval Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA: Change of Use from Commercial, Business and Service (E) to Residential (C3).

    29 Hersham Road Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 1LF

    Received 29 Dec 2025
  10. Final Decision2026/0212

    Two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and installation of 1no. rooflight to front roofslope.

    1 Pound Close Long Ditton Surbiton Surrey KT6 5JW

    Received 28 Jan 2026
  11. Final Decision2025/3408

    Partial conversion of garage conversion into living space, single storey rear extension to garage, rear rooflight and alterations to fenestration.

    3 Freeman Drive West Molesey Surrey KT8 2TN

    Received 23 Dec 2025
  12. Final Decision2026/1085

    Confirmation of Compliance with Condition: 4 (Sound insulation and noise reduction) of planning permission 2024/3088.

    16 High Street Cobham Surrey KT11 3DY

    Received 7 May 2026
  13. Final Decision2025/3128

    Confirmation of Compliance with Conditions: 5 (Landscaping scheme), 8 (Light Management Plan) and 11 (Parking and Turning) of planning permission 2025/0390.

    Copsem Manor 50 Copsem Lane Esher Surrey KT10 9HJ

    Received 27 Nov 2025
  14. Registered2026/1845

    Tree Preservation Order EL:94/18 - T1- Oak tree- The reduction of the entire tree by 3m to reduce the risk of over loaded branches breaking out in high winds. Branches have been breaking out from this tree and the homeowner worries that about ranch will eventually hit the house. Current height 18m, resulting height will be 15m. Width currently 16m, resulting width 10m. Removal of all dead and dangerous branches. T2- Beech tree- Fell- Removal of this tree down to ground level to ease the congestion in the area and allow light through to the area below. Multiple wounds on this tree that haven't healed but have decayed. The upper canopy has been rubbing on neighbouring branches and has intertwined with both Oak trees creating extensive damage to the main stem in the upper canopy creating weak points on the tree. T3- Large Oak tree- Reduce the entire crown of this tree by up to 3 metres. This tree is far too large being so close to the neighbours building and drops lots of debris into the gardens below making the children's play area unusable at times. The tree casts an almighty shadow over the neighbours garden. This tree has a lot of dead wood within the canopy and also has OPM present. Current height 18m, remaining height 15m. Width currently 16m, resulting width 10m. T4- Sweet chestnut tree- This tree creates a lot of debris through out the year and creates a lot of shade over the lawn and plants. To re pollard this tree back to previous pruned areas retaining the lower limb which has the rope swing attached. Regrowth approximately 2.5m of new growth. T5- Sweet chestnut- This tree creates a lot of debris through out the year and creates a lot of shade over the lawn and plants. Reduce the height of this tree by 3 metres, remove all dead wood & all lower basal growth up to the height of 5m. Current height 12m, resulting height 9m.

    Little Heath House The Ridings Cobham Surrey KT11 2PU

    Received 29 Jul 2026
  15. Final Decision2025/3303

    Construction of a second-floor rear box dormer roof extension to create 1 new self-contained flat, alterations to the fenestration of ground floor and first floor flats and associated amenity space.

    The Courtyard 13B Molesey Road Hersham Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 4RN

    Received 11 Dec 2025
  16. Final Decision2026/0018

    First floor extension over existing garage, with associated roof pitch extension. Existing red brick to be rendered and painted white. Existing porch over garage to be replaced, and shallow porch roof pitch extended over the replacement porch. Partial conversion of garage into living space. Red clay tiles to be changed for grey slate tiles and existing white UPVC windows to be changed for grey metal framed windows following removal of chimney.

    15 Cavendish Drive Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0QE

    Received 5 Jan 2026
  17. Final Decision2025/3165

    Installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit in association with application for Advertisement Consent 2025/3217.

    Pavement Outside 44 High Street Weybridge Surrey KT13 8BL

    Received 28 Nov 2025
  18. Final Decision2026/1032

    Confirmation of Compliance with Conditions: 3 (Construction Environmental Management Plan), 4 (Ecological Enhancement Plan), 5 (Landscaping) and 7 (Materials) of planning permission 2026/0003.

    7 Princes Drive Oxshott Leatherhead Surrey KT22 0UL

    Received 30 Apr 2026
  19. Final Decision2026/1633

    Single storey rear extension.

    41 Ember Lane Esher Surrey KT10 8EA

    Received 3 Jul 2026
  20. Registered2026/1269

    Confirmation of Compliance with Condition: Partial discharge of 11 (Demolition Environmental Management Plan) of planning permission 2022/3427 allowed at appeal.

    Former Weylands Treatment Works Lyon Road Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 3PB

    Received 28 May 2026
  21. Final Decision2025/3040

    Telecommunications Notification: Intent to install 1 no. cabinet 2mm Steel EN1088-2 / 1.4003 (3CR12) Powder Coated: Midnight Green RAL: 12B29 to facilitate fixed line broadband apparatus.

    O/S Cedar Ridge Steels Lane Leatherhead KT22 0QH

    Received 19 Nov 2025
  22. Final Decision2026/0345

    Single storey rear extension, cycle store, bin store greenhouse, shed, boundary fencing and gates (following demolition of existing garage)

    Sentosa Esher Close Esher Surrey KT10 9LL

    Received 12 Feb 2026
  23. Final Decision2026/0448

    Single-storey side extension, two side rooflights, alterations to fenestration and alteration to front door position

    3 Island Farm Road West Molesey Surrey KT8 2LJ

    Received 23 Feb 2026
  24. Registered2026/1758

    Hip-to-gable roof extension incorporating rear dormer and front rooflight following removal of chimney stack.

    21 Kings Road Long Ditton Surbiton Surrey KT6 5JE

    Received 20 Jul 2026

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