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26/01552/PAEXT - PA Householder Rear Extension Refused
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Erection of single storey rear extension (8m in depth, maximum height of 3m and eaves height of 3m) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
14 Jul 2026
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Consultation
15 Jul 2026
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Refused
25 Aug 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 25 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 26 Aug 2026

Documents 5

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF Officer Report Officer Report · 26 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF DECISION NOTICE - REFUSE - PA1 Decision · 25 Aug 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 2

PDF EX - LP - 001 Site Location Plan Drawing · 14 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF PR - BP - 001 Existing and Proposed Block Plan Drawing · 14 Jul 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF Application Form (No personal data) Application Form · 14 Jul 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 2

Air quality management area: Kingston upon Thames AQMA
The council has declared the area as failing an air quality objective.
Schemes that add traffic, parking or combustion plant are assessed against the area's action plan and may need an air quality assessment.
Council record ↗
Also on the record
Inside the Kingston upon Thames built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

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Important details

Council
Kingston upon Thames
Application type
PA Householder Rear Extension
Postcode
KT9 1DX
Received
14 Jul 2026
Validated
14 Jul 2026
Ward
Hook & Chessington North
Parish
South Of The Borough
Case officer
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Target decision
25 Aug 2026
Decision
Prior Approval Refused
Decision date
25 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
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How this decision compares

Decided in 42 days from validation, 13 days faster than Kingston upon Thames's median of 55 for extensions. Refused, as 16% of extensions here are.

87%decided within 8 weeks
84%approved
602decided in the last year

Plota live figures for extensions decided by Kingston upon Thames in the last twelve months, from validation. Kingston upon Thames decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

2 neighbours consulted · Last counted 26 Aug 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15084298
Neighbours
15 Jul 2026
Comments by
5 Aug 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

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2023 Refused
18 Ace Parade Chessington KT9 1DS
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2022 Approved
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2022 Refused
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2022 Refused
15 Ace Parade Chessington KT9 1DR
Change of Use from hairdresser shop (Use Class A1) to hot food takeaway (Use Class A5)
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2021 Approved
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Erection of single storey side and rear extension, following the demolition of existing g…
21/01300/HOU
2021 Approved
32 Elmcroft Drive Chessington KT9 1DU
Erection of hip to gable and rear dormer roof extensions with the addition of three roof…
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2020 Approved
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Replacement of windows in residential flats
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2019 Approved
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Erection of single storey side extension
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2019 Refused
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Conversion of first and second floor residential unit into two self-contained residential…
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Change of Use from Retail (Use Class A1) to Sun Bed Salon (Sui Generis)
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2018 Approved
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Variation of Condition 6 (Hours of opening) of planning permission 18/10100/FUL to amend…
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2018 Approved
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Variation of Condition 6 (Hours of opening) of planning permission 18/10100/FUL to amend…
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Change of use of first floor to an Escape Experience use (sui generis)
18/10100/FUL
2018 Approved
400-402 Hook Rise North Surbiton
Change of use of first floor to an Escape Experience use (sui generis)
18/10100
2018 Approved
59 Elmcroft Drive Chessington KT9 1DY
Erection of rear dormer and front rooflights to facilitate loft conversion to habitable r…
18/10085/LDP
2018 Approved
59 Elmcroft Drive Chessington KT9 1DY
Erection of rear dormer and front rooflights to facilitate loft conversion to habitable r…
18/10085
2017 Approved
Outside 16 Ace Parade Chessington KT9 1DR
Installation of a Rapid Charging Point, feeder pillar and associated works on the footway…
17/10360
2017 Approved
61 Elmcroft Drive Chessington KT9 1DY
Demolition of existing side garage and erection of single storey side and rear extension
17/10161/HOU
2016 Approved
6 Elmcroft Close Chessington KT9 1DX
Erection of hip to gable, front and rear dormer roof extensions and front porch extension
16/10423/HOU
2016 Approved
6 Elmcroft Close Chessington KT9 1DX
Erection of hip to gable, front and rear dormer roof extensions and front porch extension
16/10423
2016 Refused
6 Elmcroft Close Chessington KT9 1DX
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2016 Refused
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Kingston upon Thames
Planning Authority Score
6.5/10
Good
#76 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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 statistics
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings