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House prices in Elmbridge Borough Council: average £748,080, +1.9% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Elmbridge Borough Council received?
Elmbridge Borough Council received 1,883 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 79%.
How long does Elmbridge Borough Council take to decide applications?
Elmbridge Borough Council takes an average of 73 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Elmbridge Borough Council?
Elmbridge Borough Council approves 79% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Elmbridge Borough Council?
Submit your representation to Elmbridge Borough Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Elmbridge Borough Council planning portal.
Can I appeal an Elmbridge Borough Council planning decision?
Yes. If Elmbridge Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 1,181 appeals were lodged against Elmbridge Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 35% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Elmbridge Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Elmbridge Borough Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Elmbridge Borough Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Elmbridge Borough Council, located in Esher, serves the Borough of Elmbridge in Surrey, South East England, offering essential district-level services. While Surrey County Council oversees county-level services, the area of Claygate operates as a civil parish, representing a third tier of local governance. The remainder of Elmbridge is classified as an unparished area, making it important for those researching planning applications to understand the distinct governance structures in place. The council is currently led by Mike Rollings (Liberal Democrat), who has held the position since 15 May 2024. Adam Chalmers serves as Chief Executive since 2022.

The council area encompasses 32 towns and villages, including Esher, Walton-on-Thames and Weybridge. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Elmbridge Borough Council received 1,883 planning applications. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (617), discharge of conditions (332), outline applications (242). 21 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1,181 planning appeals were lodged against Elmbridge Borough Council decisions, of which 387 were allowed and 711 were dismissed (35% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Elmbridge Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Elmbridge Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.