40 The Kingsway Ewell Surrey KT17 1LX Data via plota.co.uk

26/01143/FLHF - Fast Track FLH (Householder App) Awaiting decision

Proposal

Single storey rear extension and loft conversion with increase to ridge height and velux rooflights (part-retrospective) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
around 1 Oct 2026
Decision
Expected by 26 Nov 2026

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 22 Nov 2026, from Epsom and Ewell's recent extensions. Comments are open until 23 Oct 2026.

Comment on this application ↗

Site constraints 2

Green belt: London
Inappropriate development needs very special circumstances.
Green belt policy allows a short list of exceptions, such as limited extensions and replacement buildings. Anything else needs very special circumstances that clearly outweigh the harm.
Also on the record
Inside the Epsom built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · No listed building at the site · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 2 October 2026. 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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Important details

Application type
Fast Track FLH (Householder App)
Postcode
KT17 1LX
Received
around 1 Oct 2026
Validated
1 Oct 2026
Ward
Ewell Village
Applicant
Show
Agent
Ian Stagg

Decision outlook

Day 4 of the 56-day target. Epsom and Ewell usually decides extensions by day 52.

Day 452 days to the 56-day target
89%decided within 8 weeks
86%approved
413decided in the last year

Plota live figures for extensions decided by Epsom and Ewell in the last twelve months, from validation. Epsom and Ewell decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

5 neighbours consulted · Last counted 2 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Comments by
23 Oct 2026
Env. assessment
No
Epsom and Ewell
Planning Authority Score
7.4/10
Good
#47 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Epsom and Ewell is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #16 out of 296. Only 14% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (89%) than the national average (90%).

Among the fastest councils in England
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Epsom and Ewell decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
83%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #236 of 296
89%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #203 of 296
90%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #16 of 296
14%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #10 of 296
66%
Minor dwellings approved
68 decided (1-9 homes)
80%
Major dwellings approved
10 decided (10+ homes)
64%
Change of use approved
11 decided
639
Total decisions
110 refused in the year to March 2026