The Moorings 12 Cherry Orchard Gardens West Molesey SurreyKT8 1QY Data via plota.co.uk

2026/1625 - Full Application Registered
Change of useCommercial premises

Proposal

Part change of use of rear garden (Class C3) for use as horsebox cafe facility (Class E). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
4 Jun 2026
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Validated
10 Aug 2026
Decision
Expected by 5 Oct 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision by 19 Oct 2026, from Elmbridge's recent changes of use.

Documents

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Site constraints 5

In flood zones plus climate change
Inside the extent flood zones 2 and 3 could reach with climate change: the Central allowance for the 2080s on rivers, the Upper End allowance for sea level rise to 2125. From rivers. Defences are not counted.
The Environment Agency flood map for planning. Councils use it to decide when a flood risk assessment and the sequential test are needed. It is indicative and does not show whether a particular property will flood.
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Also on the record
Inside the West Molesey built-up area; Flood defence about 39 m from the postcode pin (natural high ground, designed for a 1 in 5 year flood); Green belt about 46 m away: London; Air quality management area about 81 m away: Richmond AQMA.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. The pin for this application is the centre of its postcode rather than the building, so distances to nearby designations are measured from the postcode and can be out by the width of the postcode area. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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Other new applications on this street

10 Sept 2026Pending

11 Cherry Orchard Gardens West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QY

Single storey front/side/rear extension and conversion of garage to living space...

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10 Sept 2026Pending

11 Cherry Orchard Gardens West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QY

Single-storey rear extension and conversion of garage into living space.

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25 Aug 2026Pending

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43 Cherry Orchard Road West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QZ

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Important details

Council
Elmbridge
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
KT8 1QY
Received
4 Jun 2026
Validated
10 Aug 2026
Ward
Molesey West Ward

Decision outlook

Day 60 of the 56-day target. Elmbridge usually decides changes of use by day 62.

Day 602 days to the predicted decision (day 62)
42%decided within 8 weeks
56%approved
74decided in the last year

Plota live figures for changes of use decided by Elmbridge in the last twelve months, from validation. Elmbridge decision record →

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
41 Cherry Orchard Road West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QZ
Single storey side extension.
2025/0316
2025 Approved
41 Cherry Orchard Road West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QZ
Single storey side extension.
2025/0316
2024 Approved
15 Cherry Orchard Road West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QZ
Single storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration following demolition of exis…
2024/1940
2024 Approved
15 Cherry Orchard Road West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QZ
Single storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration following demolition of exis…
2024/1940
2024 Approved
Skylark And Ms De Hoop Boat Mooring The Old Wharf Thames NW Of Cherry Orchard Gardens West Molesey KT8 1QY
Variation of Condition: 3 (Time Limit) of planning permission 2020/2061 (Retrospective ap…
24/00569/MIS
2024 Approved
Skylark And Ms De Hoop Boat Mooring The Old Wharf Thames NW Of Cherry Orchard Gardens West Molesey KT8 1QY
Variation of Condition: 3 (Time Limit) of planning permission 2020/2061 (Retrospective ap…
24/00569/MIS
2022 Approved
421 Hurst Road West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QT
Rear dormer window and front rooflights.
2022/1395
2022 Approved
421 Hurst Road West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QT
Rear dormer window and front rooflights.
2022/1395
2021 Approved
5 Cherry Orchard Road West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QZ
Part two/part single-storey side/rear extension and alterations to fenestration.
2021/1553
2020 Refused
Mooring adjacent towpath Pioneers Joy West Molesey NW Cherry Orchard Gardens Surrey KT8 1QY
Retrospective application for a residential mooring of a houseboat.
2020/1561
2020 Refused
Norman Mooring NW of 16 cherry Orchard Gardens West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QY
Retrospective application for a residential mooring of a houseboat.
2020/1888
2020 Refused
Mooring adjacent towpath Pioneers Joy West Molesey NW Cherry Orchard Gardens Surrey KT8 1QY
Retrospective application for a residential mooring of a houseboat.
2020/1561
2020 Refused
Norman Mooring NW of 16 cherry Orchard Gardens West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QY
Retrospective application for a residential mooring of a houseboat.
2020/1888
2020 Approved
20 Cherry Orchard Road West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QZ
Replace roof of existing rear conservatory and alterations to fenestration.
2020/2427
2020 Approved
20 Cherry Orchard Road West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QZ
Replace roof of existing rear conservatory and alterations to fenestration.
2020/2427
2020 Approved
29 Cherry Orchard Road West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QZ
Single-storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory.
2020/2643
2020 Approved
29 Cherry Orchard Road West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QZ
Single-storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory.
2020/2643
2020 Approved
42 Cherry Orchard Gardens West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QY
Single-storey side/rear extension, front canopy and alterations to fenestration.
2020/1864
2020 Approved
42 Cherry Orchard Gardens West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QY
Single-storey side/rear extension, front canopy and alterations to fenestration.
2020/1864
2019 Approved
37 Cherry Orchard Road West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QZ
Single-storey rear outbuilding.
2019/3166
2017 Approved
423 Hurst Road West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QT
Single storey front, rear and side extensions following demolition of existing conservato…
2017/1546
2017 Approved
1 Cherry Orchard Gardens West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QY
Lawful Development Certificate: Whether planning permission is required for proposed vehi…
2017/1417
2017 Approved
1 Cherry Orchard Gardens West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QY
Lawful Development Certificate: Whether planning permission is required for proposed vehi…
2017/1417
2016 Approved
The River House 8 Cherry Orchard Gardens West Molesey KT8 1QY
Two storey front extension, incorporating front porch, single storey rear/side extension…
16/4139/CON
2016 Approved
14 Cherry Orchard Road West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QZ
Two storey side/rear extension incorporating front porch following demolition of rear con…
2016/0356
Elmbridge
Planning Authority Score
2.6/10
Poor
#247 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Elmbridge ranks #195 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Elmbridge is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 79% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 79% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Elmbridge decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
77%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #277 of 296
79%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #281 of 296
57%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #195 of 296
44%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #178 of 296
68%
Minor dwellings approved
195 decided (1-9 homes)
60%
Major dwellings approved
15 decided (10+ homes)
72%
Change of use approved
32 decided
1,358
Total decisions
314 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings