7 Bridge Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9EU Data via plota.co.uk

2026/1780 - Full Application Registered
Change of useExtensions & alterationsNew homesCommercial premises

Proposal

Change of use and extension to rear storage garage building associated with ground floor Convenience Store (Class E) at 7 Bridge Road East Molesey KT8 9EU to form a one-bed residential unit (C3). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
22 Jul 2026
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Validated
18 Aug 2026
Decision
Expected by 13 Oct 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision between 13 Oct 2026 and 27 Oct 2026, from Elmbridge's recent changes of use.

Documents

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Site constraints 8

Flood zone 2, rivers and sea
Medium chance: between a 1 in 100 and 1 in 1,000 annual chance from rivers, or 1 in 200 to 1 in 1,000 from the sea. Any development here needs a flood risk assessment. Defences are not counted.
The Environment Agency flood map for planning. Homes in zone 3 must also pass the sequential test. Surface water flooding is a separate map.
Flood map ↗
East Molesey Kent Town conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Council document ↗
Air quality management area: Hampton Court 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 ↗
Habitat network: Network Enhancement Zone 2
Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.
Scheduled monument about 155 m away: Hampton Court Palace
Its setting is a consideration for work nearby.
Nationally important archaeology protected by the Secretary of State. Work that affects the monument or its setting is rarely permitted.
Historic England ↗
Also on the record
Registered park or garden about 181 m away: Hampton Court; 2 listed buildings within 150 m of the postcode pin; Inside the West Molesey built-up area.
Not affected
Not green belt

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.

Building

Floor area156 m² (1,679 sq ft)
Energy ratingB (asset rating 39)
UseRetail/Financial and Professional Services
HeatingHeating and Natural Ventilation

From the energy performance certificate lodged in March 2026, the latest held for this property, matched to this application by its address. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Elmbridge
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
KT8 9EU
Received
22 Jul 2026
Validated
18 Aug 2026
Ward
Molesey East Ward

Decision outlook

Day 52 of the 56-day target. Elmbridge usually decides changes of use by day 62.

Day 5210 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

29 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2020 Approved
Retrospective Advertisement Consent: 1 x internally illuminated fascia sign to ATM in ass…
2020/0452
2020 Approved
Retrospective application for the installation of an ATM to shop front in association wit…
2020/0359
2020 Approved
Retrospective Advertisement Consent: 1 x internally illuminated fascia sign to ATM in ass…
2020/0452
2020 Approved
Retrospective application for the installation of an ATM to shop front in association wit…
2020/0359
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Refused
Land to Rear of 47-49 Bridge Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9ER
Detached two-storey house and cycle store following demolition of existing garage.
2025/0839
2025 Refused
Land to Rear of 47-49 Bridge Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9ER
Detached two-storey house and cycle store following demolition of existing garage.
2025/0839
2023 Approved
Opposite 76 Bridge Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9HF
Telecommunications Notification: Installation of high speed broadband cabinet.
2023/2555
2023 Approved
Opposite 76 Bridge Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9HF
Telecommunications Notification: Installation of high speed broadband cabinet.
2023/2555
2018 Refused
Jolly Boatman And Hampton Court Station Redevelopment AreaHampton Court Way East Molesey Surrey KT8 9AE
Temporary car parking and associated works for Hampton Court Station to provide 110 space…
2018/3803
2021 Approved
Hampton Court Bridge A309 Hampton Court Way East Molesey Surrey
Listed Building Consent: Installation of raised granite kerbing and bollards.
2021/3214
2018 Refused
Jolly Boatman and Hampton Court Station Redevelopment Area Hampton Court Way East Molesey Surrey KT8 9AE
Development to provide 97 residential units, a hotel (84 bedrooms) and retail units (with…
2018/3810
2020 Approved
Jolly Boatman And Hampton Court Station Redevelopment AreaHampton Court Way East Molesey Surrey KT8 9AE
East Molesey Kent Town Conservation Area - Fell 2 x Plane.
2020/2390
2020 Approved
Jolly Boatman And Hampton Court Station Redevelopment AreaHampton Court Way East Molesey Surrey KT8 9AE
East Molesey Kent Town Conservation Area - Fell 2 x Plane.
2020/2390
2020 Approved
13-15 Creek Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9BE
New front entrance.
2020/0925
2020 Approved
13-15 Creek Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9BE
New front entrance.
2020/0925
2018 Approved
Hampton Court Station and The Jolly Boatman Hampton Court Way East Molesey Surrey
Request for a Scoping Opinion in relation to a proposed development of new homes, a hotel…
2018/2065
2018 Withdrawn
13-15 Creek Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9BE
Change of use from Live/Work Unit (495 sqm) to Offices (B1), addition of roof lights in s…
2018/2612
2017 Approved
Restaurant Palace View 2 - 6 Bridge Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9HA
Ventilation riser duct from ground to roof level.
2017/2749
2017 Approved
Restaurant Palace View 2 - 6 Bridge Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9HA
Ventilation riser duct from ground to roof level.
2017/2749
2016 Approved
Car Park Site Rear of Bridge Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9ER
Detached two-storey building consisting of four flats with associated hard and soft lands…
2016/1696
2016 Approved
Hampton Court Railway Station Hampton Court Way East Molesey Surrey KT8 9AE
Advertisement Consent: 1 internally illuminated ATM machine
2016/0844
2016 Approved
Hampton Court Railway Station Hampton Court Way East Molesey Surrey KT8 9AE
Installation of ATM machine
2016/0624
2016 Approved
7 Creek Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9BE
Two storey rear extension including addition of side windows at ground and first floor le…
2016/0083
2025 Approved
Corner of Bridge Road and Arnison Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9HY
Installation of a 15m high MBNL Phase 5 monopole supporting 3 shrouded antennas, 2 x. 300…
2025/1435
2025 Approved
Corner of Bridge Road and Arnison Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9HY
Installation of a 15m high MBNL Phase 5 monopole supporting 3 shrouded antennas, 2 x. 300…
2025/1435
2024 Approved
Jolly Boatman And Hampton Court Station Redevelopment AreaHampton Court Way East Molesey Surrey KT8 9AE
Confirmation of Compliance with Conditions: 5 (Construction Transport Management Plan), 2…
2024/3104
2024 Approved
Jolly Boatman And Hampton Court Station Redevelopment AreaHampton Court Way East Molesey Surrey KT8 9AE
Confirmation of Compliance with Conditions: 5 (Construction Transport Management Plan), 2…
2024/3104
2025 Approved
Jolly Boatman And Hampton Court Station Redevelopment Area Hampton Court Way East Molesey Surrey KT8 9AE
Confirmation of Compliance with Conditions: 12 (Arboricultural Method Statement), 20 (Wri…
2025/0697
2025 Approved
Jolly Boatman And Hampton Court Station Redevelopment Area Hampton Court Way East Molesey Surrey KT8 9AE
Confirmation of Compliance with Conditions: 12 (Arboricultural Method Statement), 20 (Wri…
2025/0697
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

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.