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House prices in Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames: average £591,555, +3.3% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames received?
Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames received 4,892 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 76%.
How long does Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames take to decide applications?
Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames takes an average of 63 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 76% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames?
Submit your representation to Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames 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 Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames planning portal.
Can I appeal a Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames planning decision?
Yes. If Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames refuses your 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.

Planning data sourced from Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Planning Authority

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

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. The council was established in 1 April 1965.

The council area encompasses 18 towns and villages, including Kingston Upon Thames, New Malden and Surbiton. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames received 4,892 planning applications. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

The most common types were outline applications (423), full planning applications (409), discharge of conditions (270). 6 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

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).

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