The Sanctuary 23 Oak Hill Grove Surbiton KT6 6DU Data via plota.co.uk

26/00881/PAMA - PA Class MA - Change from Class E to C3 Refused

Proposal

Change of use from commercial, business and service (Use Class E ) to 14 nos dwellings (Use Class C3) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
24 Apr 2026
Validated
28 Apr 2026
Consultation
4 Jun 2026
Refused
23 Jun 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 23 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 28 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
PA Class MA - Change from Class E to C3
Postcode
KT6 6DU
Received
24 Apr 2026
Validated
28 Apr 2026
Ward
Surbiton Hill
Parish
Surbiton
Case officer
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Target decision
23 Jun 2026
Decision
Prior Approval Refused
Decision date
23 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14866462
Neighbours
6 May 2026
Consultation
4 Jun 2026
Site notice
11 May 2026
Press notice
13 May 205
Env. assessment
No
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