Chertsey, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chertsey, Surrey.
Surrey · England · Town
Planning applications in Chertsey are administered by Runnymede Borough Council. View the full Runnymede Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Chertsey
Chertsey, located in the Borough of Runnymede, Surrey, is situated 18 miles southwest of central London. The town developed around Chertsey Abbey, established in AD 666 by St Erkenwald, and received a market charter from Henry I. Notably, a bridge across the River Thames was first constructed in the early 15th century, making it a significant historical and logistical point in the region. This rich heritage may influence planning applications and developments in the area.
Population: 15,967 (2011)
District: Runnymede
Website: http://www.chertsey.com/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £815,190 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Runnymede
- Parliamentary constituency: Runnymede and Weybridge
- LSOA: Runnymede 007F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chertsey.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chertsey.
- 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 Chertsey based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
60 planning applications found near Chertsey.
- - 23 Drill Hall Road Chertsey Surrey KT16 8EN
The application relates to the protected trees located within the front and side boundaries of 23 Drill Hall Road, Chertsey. No direct works to the protected trees are proposed. Consent is sought for
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - - 118 Guildford Street Chertsey Surrey KT16 9AH
Listed Building Consent for alterations to front elevation first floor railings for safety reasons and revised balustrading to rear balconies
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - 118 Guildford Street Chertsey Surrey KT16 9AH
Non Material Amendment to planning permission RU.25/0761 for: provision of localised railing additions to first floor front railings for safety reasons & revised rear elevation balcony balustrading an
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - 10 The Ferns 10 Bridge Road Chertsey Surrey KT16 8JL
Details pursuant to discharge Condition 3 (External Materials) of application RU.25/0412 for the: Demolition and replacement of existing single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - 23 Drill Hall Road Chertsey Surrey KT16 8EN
Details pursuant to Discharge Condition 4 (tree protection) of planning permission RU.25/1476 for: Increase in fence height to 2 metres
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - 10 Bridge Road Chertsey Surrey KT16 8JL
Details pursuant to Discharge Condition 3 (external materials) of application RU.25.0366 for: Listed Building Consent for demolition and replacement of rear, single storey extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - - Lantern House Hamilton Court Gogmore Lane Chertsey Surrey KT16 9AP
Details pursuant to discharge Conditions 2 (Flood event plan), 3 (EV Vehicle charging points) and 4 (Bike shelter/parking) of application RU.24/0470: Application to determine if prior approval is requ
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - 118 Guildford Street Chertsey Surrey KT16 9AH
Details pursuant to discharge conditions 7 (Cycle storage), 8 (Electric vehicle charging points), 9 (Renewable energy), 10 (Water efficiency), 11 (Waste storage) and 12 (Balcony Screen) of application
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - 3 Melbury Close Chertsey Surrey KT16 8AW
T1) MAGNOLIA - REDUCE BY 1-2M TO MAINTAIN SIZE AND ALLOW MORE LIGHT INTO GARDENS
Status: Undecided | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 149 Eastworth Road Chertsey KT16 8DU
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for single storey rear extension, side extension and erection of front porch following partial demolition ofexisting garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 90 Fordwater Road Chertsey Surrey KT16 8HQ
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Hamilton Court, Lantern House Gogmore Lane Chertsey Surrey KT16 9AP
Details pursuant to Discharge Condition 2 (Flood risk Plan), Condition 3 ( EV Charging Point) and Condition 4 (Bike Shelter/Charging) of planning permission RU.24/0470 Application to determine if prio
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - RU.26/0468 - Hamilton Court, Lantern House Gogmore Lane Chertsey Surrey KT16 9AP
Details pursuant to Discharge Condition 2 (Flood risk Plan), Condition 3 ( EV Charging Point) and Condition 4 (Bike Shelter/Charging) of planning permission RU.24/0470 Application to determine if prio
Status: Undecided | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2026-04-10 - RU.26/0402 - LAND AT GREEN LANE CHERTSEY
Details pursuant to Discharge Condition 26 (Construction Transport Management Plan) & 30 (Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)) of planning permission RU.21/0272 Hybrid planning applicati
Status: Undecided | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2026-04-08 - - 13 Fairway Chertsey Surrey KT16 8EB
Prior Approval for a single storey rear extension with a depth of 3 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling house with a maximum height of 3.10 metres and eaves height of 2.80 metres.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - May Belle Gogmore Lane Chertsey Surrey KT16 9AP
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for replacement of existing wooden timber sash windows with uPVC sash windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 92 Fordwater Road Chertsey Surrey KT16 8HQ
Single storey side and rear extension (wrap around).
Status: Undecided | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 44 London Street Chertsey Surrey KT16 8AA
G1 Ash - Stem overhanging garden of 46 London street to the south west of the tree - re-pollard at previous secondary pollard point. Two stems growing west over the garden of 34 London Street. Re-poll
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 34 Eastworth Road Chertsey Surrey KT16 8DW
Ground-floor infill extension, first-floor rear extension, hip-to-gable roof conversion, rear dormer, and conversion of a single dwelling house into two self-contained flats, with provision of refuse
Status: Undecided | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Ash Cottage Blacksmiths Lane Chertsey Surrey KT16 8AD
Details pursuant to Discharge Condition 3 (External materials) and 4 (re-roofing method statement) of planning permission RU.25/1168 Repairs and replacement of defective roofs using materials to match
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Runnymede | Date: 2026-01-23
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A brief summary of Chertsey in Surrey
Chertsey, located in the Borough of Runnymede, Surrey, is situated 18 miles southwest of central London. The town developed around Chertsey Abbey, established in AD 666 by St Erkenwald, and received a market charter from Henry I. Notably, a bridge across the River Thames was first constructed in the early 15th century, making it a significant historical and logistical point in the region. This rich heritage may influence planning applications and developments in the area. The Town has a population of approximately 15,967 (2011 estimate). It sits within the Runnymede district.
Property prices in Chertsey show an average sale price of £815,190, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Chertsey a particularly low-crime area.
Chertsey has one conservation area within its boundaries: Chertsey. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Chertsey includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dumsey Meadow SSSI, Thorpe Park No. 1 Gravel Pit SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): South West London Waterbodies; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: South West London Waterbodies. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Chertsey planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.chertsey.com/. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Chertsey
In the last 24 months, 94 planning applications were submitted near Chertsey. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 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 near Chertsey.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Chertsey were discharge of conditions (19), amendments (15), outline applications (10).
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 4 medium-scale applications, 84 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 24 applications
- Refused: 11 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 58 applications
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