Former Surrey County Hall Penrhyn Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 2EA

Pending Consideration 26/00879/CLC
Date received
23 Apr 2026
Date validated
23 Apr 2026
Postcode
KT1 2EA

Description

Details required for Conditions 6e and 6f (architectural detailing) of planning permission 21/03970/LBC (Listed Building Consent for the refurbishment, restoration and extension of the County Hall (Grade II*) to provide flexible commercial use (class E) and residential use (class C3), demolition of The Canteen Building and The Computer Wing Building, erection of replacement buildings of between 2 and 6 storeys for residential use (class C3), alterations to the existing boundary including Nos. 5 & 7 Milner Road, new means of access, associated public realm and landscaping, highway works, car and cycle parking and all ancillary and associated work (Amended Description, Amended Plans and Additional Information Received))

6.5/10
Planning Authority Score
#74 of 282

Kingston upon Thames is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #17 out of 282. Only 19% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% 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 81% approved vs 90% nationally.

Kingston upon Thames decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
75%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #272 of 282
81%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #260 of 282
100%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #17 of 282
19%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #17 of 282
43%
Minor dwellings approved
122 decided (1-9 homes)
60%
Major dwellings approved
10 decided (10+ homes)
44%
Change of use approved
25 decided
1,151
Total decisions
287 refused in 2025