Chessington World Of Adventures Resort Leatherhead Road Chessington KT9 2NE Data via plota.co.uk

26/01545/FUL - Full Application Pending Consideration

Proposal

Refurbishment and redevelopment of the existing otter enclosure to provide an upgraded combined otter and binturong enclosure, landscaping and other associated works. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
14 Jul 2026
Validated
27 Jul 2026
Consultation
10 Aug 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. The consultation period closed on 20 Aug 2026.

Documents 32

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Important details

Application type
Full Application
Postcode
KT9 2NE
Received
14 Jul 2026
Validated
27 Jul 2026
Ward
Chessington South & Malden Rushett
Parish
South Of The Borough
Case officer
Show
Target decision
21 Sept 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Anna Rigelsford

Public comments

No public comments yet.

13 neighbours consulted · Last counted 18 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15024330
Neighbours
30 Jul 2026
Consultation
10 Aug 2026
Env. assessment
No
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 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