Chessington, Kingston upon Thames - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chessington, Kingston upon Thames - Greater London.
Kingston upon Thames - Greater London · England · settlement
Planning applications in Chessington are administered by Royal Borough Of Kingston Upon Thames. View the full Royal Borough Of Kingston Upon Thames planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Chessington
Chessington, located in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames in Greater London, was historically part of Surrey and had a population of 18,973 as of the 2011 census. This vibrant area is intersected by the Bonesgate Stream, a tributary of the Hogsmill River, and is home to the renowned Chessington World of Adventures, which includes Chessington Zoo, attracting visitors and influencing local development and planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £472,256 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Kingston upon Thames
- Parliamentary constituency: Kingston and Surbiton
- LSOA: Kingston upon Thames 020A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chessington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chessington.
- 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 Chessington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
36 planning applications found near Chessington.
- 26/01285/CLC · Received: Tue 16 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 16 Jun 2026 - 62 Bransby Road Chessington KT9 2LA
Details required for Condition 6 (Details) of planning permission 26/00541/FUL (Erection of single storey rear extension to ground floor flat.)
Status: Undecided | Council: Kingston upon Thames | Date: 2026-06-16 - 26/01254/HOU · Received: Fri 12 Jun 2026 · Validated: Fri 12 Jun 2026 - 5 Billockby Close Chessington KT9 2ED
Demolition of rear conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension and raised patio
Status: Undecided | Council: Kingston upon Thames | Date: 2026-06-12 - 26/01214/HOU · Received: Mon 08 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 08 Jun 2026 - 10 Wilson Road Chessington KT9 2HE
Erection of single storey rear extension with raised patio.
Status: Undecided | Council: Kingston upon Thames | Date: 2026-06-08 - 26/01093/HOU · Received: Fri 22 May 2026 · Validated: Fri 22 May 2026 - 55 Bolton Road Chessington KT9 2JF
Conversion of an existing garage into a habitable space, demolition of an existing side/rear conservatory. Erection of a single storey wrap around side and rear extension with rear roof canopy. Altera
Status: Undecided | Council: Kingston upon Thames | Date: 2026-05-22 - 26/01092/CPU · Received: Fri 22 May 2026 · Validated: Fri 22 May 2026 - 55 Bolton Road Chessington KT9 2JF
Erection of a hip to gable roof extension with rear dormer. Installation of 3nos front rooflights and solar panels. Redesign of floor and all associated works.
Status: Undecided | Council: Kingston upon Thames | Date: 2026-05-22 - 26/00984/FUL - 9 Wilson Road Chessington KT9 2HE
Subdivision of an existing house to create new 1no 3bed dwelling house. Erection of part two storey/part single storey side, single storey rear extension. Roof extension with rear dormer and installat
Status: Undecided | Council: Kingston upon Thames | Date: 2026-05-08 - 26/00803/PAEXT - 48 Church Lane Chessington KT9 2DW
Erection of single storey rear extension (4.95m in depth, maximum height of 4.0m and eaves height of 2.7m)
Status: Undecided | Council: Kingston upon Thames | Date: 2026-04-16 - - 48 Church Lane Chessington KT9 2DW
Erection of single storey rear extension (4.95m in depth, maximum height of 4.0m and eaves height of 2.7m)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Kingston | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 63A Hemsby Road Chessington KT9 2DY
Change of use of the part of dwelling into private hire operator
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Kingston | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 10 Wilson Road Chessington KT9 2HE
Single storey rear extension with raised patio
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Kingston | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 47 Compton Crescent Chessington KT9 2HD
Demolition of an existing rear garden outbuilding and erection of a single storey garden annex.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Kingston | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 51 Bransby Road Chessington KT9 2JZ
Creation of a dropped kerb vehicle crossover
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Kingston | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 35 Parbury Rise Chessington KT9 2ER
Erection of single storey rear extension (5m in depth, maximum height of 3.18m and eaves height of 2.99m)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Kingston | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 39 Church Rise Chessington KT9 2HA
Erection of hip to gable and rear dormer roof extensions to facilitate loft conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Kingston | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 9 Wilson Road Chessington KT9 2HE
Erection of rear ground and first floor extensions, hip to gable and rear dormer roof extensions with installation of front rooflights to facilitate loft extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Kingston | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 26 Stokesby Road Chessington KT9 2DU
Erection of outbuilding in ancillary use to the main dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Kingston | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - 173 Gilders Road Chessington KT9 2EB
Erection of single storey rear extension (Maximum 4.5m in depth, maximum height of 2.97m and eaves height of 2.84m)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Kingston | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - 17 Church Rise Chessington KT9 2HA
Demolition of an existing rear conservatory, front porch and detached garage, erection of part two storey/part single storey side, single storey front and rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Kingston | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 154 Gilders Road Chessington KT9 2EA
Erection of rear dormer roof extension and installation of 2nos. front rooflights to facilitate loft conversion
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Kingston | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 154 Gilders Road Chessington KT9 2EA
Erection of single storey rear extension (6m in depth, maximum height of 3.35m and eaves height of 3m)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Kingston | Date: 2025-10-27
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A brief summary of Chessington in Kingston upon Thames - Greater London
Chessington, located in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames in Greater London, was historically part of Surrey and had a population of 18,973 as of the 2011 census. This vibrant area is intersected by the Bonesgate Stream, a tributary of the Hogsmill River, and is home to the renowned Chessington World of Adventures, which includes Chessington Zoo, attracting visitors and influencing local development and planning applications.
Property prices in Chessington show an average sale price of £472,256, 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 Chessington a particularly low-crime area.
Chessington has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Horton (Epsom), Long Grove. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Chessington includes 7 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Chessington planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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 Chessington
In the last 24 months, 85 planning applications were submitted near Chessington. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 Chessington.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Chessington were outline applications (37), full planning applications (18), tree works (6).
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: 26 applications
- Refused: 10 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 48 applications
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