38 Coombe Road Kingston Upon Thames KT2 7AF Data via plota.co.uk

25/02426/FUL - Full Application Refused
Change of useUtility infrastructure

Proposal

Change of use from Retail (Use Class E(a)) to Restaurant (Use Class E(b)). Installation of extraction and ventilation system. (Retrospective application) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
16 Sept 2025
✓
Validated
1 Apr 2026
✓
Consultation
29 Apr 2026
✗
Refused
27 May 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 27 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 7 Jul 2026

Documents 12

Decision & officer reports 1

PDF DECISION NOTICE - REFUSE - FUL Decision · 27 May 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 10

PDF 23160_ARC_2 REV B Existing Site Plan Drawing · 1 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 23160_ARC_3 REV B Existing Floor and Roof Plans Drawing · 1 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 23160_ARC_4 REV B Existing Elevations Drawing · 1 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 23160_ARC_5 REV B Proposed Block Plan Drawing · 10 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF 23160_ARC_6 REV B Proposed Site Plan Drawing · 10 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF 23160_ARC_7 REV B Proposed Floor and Roof Plans Drawing · 10 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF 23160_ARC_8 REV B Proposed Elevations Drawing · 10 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF 23160_ARC_1 Existing Block Plan Drawing · 13 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Site Location Plan Drawing · 17 Sept 2025 View ↗ PDF Proposed Ventilation Annotated Plan Drawing · 17 Sept 2025 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF Application Form (No personal data) Application Form · 17 Sept 2025 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Kingston upon Thames
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
KT2 7AF
Received
16 Sept 2025
Validated
1 Apr 2026
Ward
Norbiton
Parish
Kingston And North Kingston
Case officer
Show
Target decision
27 May 2026
Decision
Refuse
Decision date
27 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14335710
Neighbours
9 Apr 2026
Consultation
29 Apr 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

33 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2023 Approved
Installation of pergola to front and side of restaurant.
23/02043/FUL
2022 Refused
Erection of wooden deck and installation of pergola to front and side of restaurant.
22/03589/FUL
2021 Refused
Change of Use from Shop (Class A1) to Hot food takeaway (Class A5), including installatio…
21/03014/FUL
2022 Approved
Erection of wooden deck to front and side of restaurant and cafe shop to replace existing…
22/01165/FUL
2018 Approved
Change of use of part ground floor from retail (Class A1) to residential (Class C3) to pr…
18/12651/PNRR
2018 Approved
Change of use of part ground floor from retail (Class A1) to residential (Class C3) to pr…
18/12651
2018 Withdrawn
Change of use of part ground floor from A1 (Retail) to C3 (Residential) to provide 1 x 1…
18/12505
2018 Withdrawn
Change of use of part ground floor from A1 (Retail) to C3 (Residential) to provide 1 x 1…
18/12505/LDP
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
Flat 2 1 Chesham Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 3AG
Erection of rear piggyback roof extension with Juliet balcony and installation of 6nos. s…
25/03316/FUL
2025 Approved
Fire Brigade House 68 Coombe Road Kingston Upon Thames KT2 7AE
Erection of one additional storey to an existing office block to create 4nos. residential…
25/01445/PACND
2025 Approved
52 Coombe Road Kingston Upon Thames KT2 7AF
Erection of front wooden deck to create outdoor seats
25/01639/FUL
2025 Refused
15 Cobham Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 3AE
Raising roof height and erection of rear piggy-back roof extension with installation of 6…
25/00995/HOU
2025 Refused
Fire Brigade House 68 Coombe Road Kingston Upon Thames KT2 7AE
Erection of two additional storeys in an existing office block to create 8nos residential…
25/00398/PACND
2024 Refused
7-13 Coombe Road Kingston Upon Thames KT2 7AB
Conversion of loft space to provide 5nos service accommodation units, relocation of plant…
24/02989/FUL
2023 Approved
Site Of Former Service Station Coombe Road Kingston Upon Thames KT2 7AB
Erection of a part four, part five and part six-storey building comprising 29nos resident…
23/01189/FUL
2024 Refused
54 Coombe Road Kingston Upon Thames KT2 7AF
Installation of a front pergola with retractable roof
24/00010/FUL
2023 Approved
4 Cobham Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 3AF
Demolition of conservatory and erection of single storey side/rear extension. Erection of…
23/02909/HOU
2021 Withdrawn
Kingstons House 15 Coombe Road Kingston Upon Thames KT2 7AE
Provision of a temporary marketing showroom/sales suite.
21/03791/FUL
2023
54 Coombe Road Kingston Upon Thames KT2 7AF
Erection of ground and first floor rear extension to create habitable rooms
23/00679/FUL
2023 Refused
54 Coombe Road Kingston Upon Thames KT2 7AF
Erection of ground and first floor rear extension to create habitable rooms
23/00158/FUL
2022 Approved
66 Coombe Road Kingston Upon Thames KT2 7AE
Proposed new motorized pergola system combined with aluminum post and double glazed tempe…
22/01428/FUL
2022 Refused
1 Chesham Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 3AG
Erection of first floor rear extension and increase in height of roof to facilitate loft…
22/00489/FUL
2021 Refused
66 Coombe Road Kingston Upon Thames KT2 7AE
Replacement of existing timber glass framed pergola with new alluminium framed glass perg…
21/02396/CPU
2021 Approved
48 Coombe Road Kingston Upon Thames KT2 7AF
Retention of timber decking and awning
21/01267/FUL
2021 Refused
17 Chesham Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 3AG
Erection of hip to gable and rear dormer roof extension to facilitate loft conversion. As…
21/01791/CPU
2021 Approved
24 Cobham Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 3AF
Erection of piggy back roof extension with chimney stack removal, installation of 5no roo…
21/00941/HOU
2021 Refused
1 Chesham Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 3AG
Erection of first floor rear and side extension, in order to facilitate the conversion of…
21/00248/FUL
2021 Approved
9 Chesham Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 3AG
Erection of single storey rear extension and rear piggyback roof extension with installat…
21/00630/HOU
2016 Refused
4 Chesham Road Kingston KT1 3AQ
Erection of rear dormer and 3 x front roof lights to facilitate loft conversion
16/12242/HOU
2016 Approved
17 Cobham Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 3AE
Increase of roof height to facilitate loft conversion
16/12071
2016 Approved
17 Cobham Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 3AE
Increase of roof height to facilitate loft conversion
16/12071/HOU
2016 Refused
17 Cobham Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 3AE
Erection of single storey rear extension.
16/12162
2016 Refused
17 Cobham Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 3AE
Erection of single storey rear extension.
16/12162/PNH
Kingston upon Thames
Planning Authority Score
6.5/10
Good
#76 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Kingston upon Thames is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #33 out of 296. Only 20% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Kingston upon Thames is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 82% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 82% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Kingston upon Thames decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
75%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #288 of 296
82%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #266 of 296
81%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #33 of 296
20%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #18 of 296
44%
Minor dwellings approved
124 decided (1-9 homes)
60%
Major dwellings approved
10 decided (10+ homes)
42%
Change of use approved
26 decided
1,112
Total decisions
274 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings