How many planning applications has Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames received?

Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames received 1,151 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 75%.

How long does Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames take to decide planning applications?

Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames takes an average of 58 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 Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames?

Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames approves 75% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames?

To object to a Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames planning application, you must submit your representation to Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames planning decision?

Yes. If Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 849 appeals were lodged against Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames decisions in the last 24 months, with a 37% success rate.

Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames planning applications?

You can search Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

Search and explore Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: London

About Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, located in southwest London, encompasses the main town of Kingston upon Thames as well as the areas of Chessington, Malden Rushett, New Malden, Surbiton, and Tolworth. Renowned as the oldest of England's four royal boroughs, it is governed by the Kingston upon Thames London Borough Council, making it a key area for anyone researching planning applications in this historic region.

Governance

Founded: 1 April 1965

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £686,310 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Kingston upon Thames
Parliamentary constituency: Richmond Park
LSOA: Kingston upon Thames 003A

Crime Statistics

533 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

anti-social-behaviour: 141
violent-crime: 129
shoplifting: 70
public-order: 40
other-theft: 35
drugs: 33
theft-from-the-person: 24
vehicle-crime: 16
bicycle-theft: 13
burglary: 11
robbery: 10
possession-of-weapons: 7
other-crime: 4

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames

16 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames area.

Monitoring Stations

4 flood monitoring stations near Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames.

Kingston (River Thames)
Trowlock Island (River Thames)
Hackbridge (River Wandle)
Molesey Lock (River Thames)

A brief summary of Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames

The average property sale price in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames area is £686,310, based on 50 recent transactions.

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames area recorded 533 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Conservation Areas

There are 26 designated conservation areas within the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames area. Planning applications within or near these areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve architectural and historic character. Permitted development rights may be restricted.

Conservation areas include: Old Malden, Presburg Road, The Groves, Coombe House, Coombe Hill, Coombe Wood, Kingston Hill, Kingston Vale, Liverpool Road, Park Road, and 16 more.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames area includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bushy Park and Home Park SSSI, Richmond Park SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Richmond Park. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

The council area encompasses 16 towns and villages, including Kingston Upon Thames, New Malden and Surbiton. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames area. Unlike the official Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 1,151 planning applications Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames received. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile in Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames.

At 58 days on average, decisions in Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types in Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames were outline applications (364), full planning applications (300), discharge of conditions (238).

In terms of development scale, 5 large-scale (major) developments, 37 medium-scale applications, 1,109 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

849 planning appeals were lodged against Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames decisions, of which 290 were allowed and 501 were dismissed (37% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 417 applications
Refused: 123 applications
Withdrawn: 15 applications
Awaiting decision: 596 applications

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