104 Villiers Avenue Surbiton KT5 8BH Data via plota.co.uk

26/00031/FUL - Full Application Refused

Proposal

Demolition of south west corner to create courtyard area and change of use of storage unit (Use Class E) to 1no. self contained studio (Use Class C3) with alterations to roof, changes to fenestrations and provision of cycle and refuse storage. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
8 Jan 2026
Validated
9 Apr 2026
Consultation
30 Apr 2026
Refused
28 May 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 28 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 25 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Full Application
Postcode
KT5 8BH
Received
8 Jan 2026
Validated
9 Apr 2026
Ward
St Mark's & Seething Wells
Parish
Surbiton
Case officer
Show
Target decision
4 Jun 2026
Decision
Refuse
Decision date
28 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14599263
Neighbours
15 Apr 2026
Consultation
30 Apr 2026
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