Kingston upon Thames is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #32 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.

One of the strictest councils

only 81% approved vs 90% nationally

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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

82%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #32 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

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