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

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, 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

Nearby applications

50 Chestnut Grove New Malden KT3 3JN

Plum: Fell.

26/01020/TCA - 12 May 2026

33 Poplar Grove New Malden KT3 3DF

TG1: Mixed Species Group (M)- Fell.

26/00991/TCA - 11 May 2026

52 Chestnut Grove New Malden KT3 3JN

T1: Yew tree - Fell.

26/00963/TCA - 6 May 2026

52 Chestnut Grove New Malden KT3 3JN

Details required for Condition 8 (Construction Management Plan) of planning perm...

26/00939/CLC - 30 Apr 2026

Scariff Court 39 - 41 Sycamore Grove New Malden KT3 3DH

Prior Notification for additional storey of 2no 1 bedroom flats

26/00786/PACND - 14 Apr 2026

68 Lime Grove New Malden KT3 3TR

Loft conversion with rear dormer

26/00705/CPU - 1 Apr 2026