40 Rosemary Avenue West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QE Data via plota.co.uk

2026/1952 - Householder Application Approved
DemolitionExtensions & alterations

Proposal

Single-storey front/side/rear extension and raised patio including relocation of steps to garden level following demolition of existing garage, side extension, rear extension and raised pergola with alterations to fenestration. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
11 Aug 2026
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Approved
30 Sept 2026

Approved on 30 Sept 2026 · Last checked 3 Oct 2026

Documents

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Site constraints 3

In flood zones plus climate change
Inside the extent flood zones 2 and 3 could reach with climate change: the Central allowance for the 2080s on rivers, the Upper End allowance for sea level rise to 2125. From rivers. Defences are not counted.
The Environment Agency flood map for planning. Councils use it to decide when a flood risk assessment and the sequential test are needed. It is indicative and does not show whether a particular property will flood.
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Also on the record
Inside the West Molesey built-up area; Air quality management area about 81 m away: Walton Road, Molesey AQMA.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

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 area85 m² (915 sq ft)
Energy ratingE (54 out of 100), could reach C
PropertySemi-detached house, 4 habitable rooms
Built1930 to 1949
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in April 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
Householder Application
Postcode
KT8 1QE
Received
11 Aug 2026
Validated
11 Aug 2026
Ward
Molesey West Ward
Decision
Grant Planning Permission
Decision date
30 Sept 2026

How this decision compares

Decided in 50 days from validation, 12 days faster than Elmbridge's median of 62 for demolitions. Approved, as 76% of demolitions here are.

42%decided within 8 weeks
76%approved
233decided in the last year

Plota live figures for demolitions decided by Elmbridge in the last twelve months, from validation. Elmbridge decision record →

Historical activity at this location

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

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2024 Approved
9 Rosemary Avenue West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QF
Retrospective application for a single storey rear outbuilding.
2024/2856
2024 Approved
9 Rosemary Avenue West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QF
Retrospective application for a single storey rear outbuilding.
2024/2856
2022 Approved
22 Rosemary Avenue West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QE
First-floor side extension incorporating rear dormer window and front rooflight.
2022/2173
2022 Approved
22 Rosemary Avenue West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QE
First-floor side extension incorporating rear dormer window and front rooflight.
2022/2173
2021 Approved
22 Rosemary Avenue West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QE
Single-storey rear/side extension following demolition of existing conservatory and garag…
2021/3127
2021 Approved
22 Rosemary Avenue West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QE
Hip-to-gable roof extension, rear dormer window and front roof lights.
2021/2848
2020 Approved
Unit 1 319 B Walton Road West Molesey Surrey KT8 2QG
Change of use of land as ancillary playspace for pre-school unit and existing 1.65m high…
2020/3192
2020 Approved
Unit 1 319 B Walton Road West Molesey Surrey KT8 2QG
Change of use of land as ancillary playspace for pre-school unit and existing 1.65m high…
2020/3192
2020 Approved
4 Rosemary Avenue West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QE
Vehicular access.
2020/1781
2020 Approved
4 Rosemary Avenue West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QE
Vehicular access.
2020/1781
2019 Approved
29 Rosemary Avenue West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QF
Vehicular access.
2019/0843
2019 Approved
29 Rosemary Avenue West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QF
Vehicular access.
2019/0843
2018 Approved
29 Rosemary Avenue West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QF
Hip-to-gable roof extension, rear dormer window, front roof lights and alterations to fen…
2018/3481
2019 Withdrawn
29 Rosemary Avenue West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QF
Vehicular access.
2019/0018
2019 Withdrawn
29 Rosemary Avenue West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QF
Vehicular access.
2019/0018
2018 Approved
6 Rosemary Avenue West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QE
PD Prior Notification: Single-storey rear extension following demolition of existing cons…
2018/2652
2018 Approved
6 Rosemary Avenue West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QE
Side dormer windows following removal of chimney stack.
2018/2651
2018 Approved
4 Rosemary Avenue West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QE
Side dormer window.
2018/1940
2018 Approved
4 Rosemary Avenue West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QE
PD Prior Notification: Single-storey rear extension following demolition of existing cons…
2018/1939
2017 Approved
12 Rosemary Avenue West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QE
Retrospective application for a hip-to-gable roof extension incorporating front roof ligh…
2017/2136
2017 Approved
2 Rosemary Avenue West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QE
Lawful Development Certificate: Whether planning permission is required for proposed wide…
2017/3326
2017 Approved
2 Rosemary Avenue West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QE
Lawful Development Certificate: Whether planning permission is required for proposed wide…
2017/3326
2016 Approved
33 Rosemary Avenue West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QF
Lawful Development Certificate: Whether planning permission is required for a proposed ve…
2016/2885
2016 Approved
31 Rosemary Avenue West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QF
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2016/3054
2016 Approved
28 Rosemary Avenue West Molesey KT8 1QE
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Elmbridge
Planning Authority Score
2.6/10
Poor
#247 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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.