Cobham, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cobham, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
Planning applications in Cobham are administered by Elmbridge Borough Council. View the full Elmbridge Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Cobham
Cobham is a prominent village located in the Borough of Elmbridge, Surrey, approximately 17 miles southwest of London and 10 miles northeast of Guildford, situated along the River Mole. The village features a vibrant High Street with various commercial and service offerings, as well as a range of primary and private schools, making it an attractive area for families. Additionally, the notable Painshill landscape park enhances the local environment and recreational opportunities.
Population: 9,739 (2011) · Area: 8.3 km²
District: Elmbridge
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £843,540 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Elmbridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Runnymede and Weybridge
- LSOA: Elmbridge 017F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cobham.
- 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 Cobham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Cobham.
- - 19 Mizen Close Cobham Surrey KT11 2RJ
Retrospective application for front entrance gates.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - 24 Harebell Hill Cobham Surrey KT11 2RS
Confirmation of Compliance with Conditions: 3 (Materials), 6 (Landscaping - scheme), 8 (Ecological Enhancement Plan) and 9 (Construction Environment Management Plan (CEMP)) of planning permission 2025
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 10 Icklingham Road Cobham Surrey KT11 2NG
Proposed replacement pool house (outbuilding) following demolition of existing
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 81 St Andrews Gardens Cobham Surrey KT11 1HQ
Single-storey rear extension and patio following partial demolition of existing house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 11 Icklingham Road Cobham Surrey KT11 2NG
Construction of a detached single storey outbuilding in the rear garden ancillary to main dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - 32 Canada Road Cobham Surrey KT11 2BA
Flat roof to pitched roof conversion over existing garage, conversion of garage into living space and alterations to fenestration following removal of rear bay window and chimney stack.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - 24 Harebell Hill Cobham Surrey KT11 2RS
Detached two-storey house with rooms in the roof space and garage, new access, swimming pool, gates and piers and associated landscaping following demolition of the existing house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - 19 Brunswick Grove Cobham Surrey KT11 1HP
Part two/part single-storey side extension, single-storey front and rear extensions and alterations to fenestration following demolition of existing garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 1 Four Wents Cobham Surrey KT11 2NE
Roof extension incorporating an increase in ridge height and front and rear dormer windows to provide rooms in the roofspace, single-storey side extension, detached single-storey garage, solar panels,
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2025-04-14
View full details - - 104 Hogshill Lane Cobham Surrey KT11 2AW
Confirmation of Compliance with Conditions 3 (Materials sample) of planning permission 2023/2004.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2024-02-24
View full details - - 9 Leigh Court Close Cobham Surrey KT11 2HT
Non-Material Amendment to application 2023/0592 to enlarge ground and first floor study windows in west side elevation.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2023-12-08
View full details - - 36 Birch Grove Cobham Surrey KT11 2HR
Single-storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2023-03-31
View full details - - 35 St Andrews Gardens Cobham Surrey KT11 1HG
Single-storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2023-03-24
View full details - - 11 Leigh Hill Road Cobham Surrey KT11 2HS
Single-storey detached outbuilding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2023-01-05
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A brief summary of Cobham in Surrey
Cobham is a prominent village located in the Borough of Elmbridge, Surrey, approximately 17 miles southwest of London and 10 miles northeast of Guildford, situated along the River Mole. The village features a vibrant High Street with various commercial and service offerings, as well as a range of primary and private schools, making it an attractive area for families. Additionally, the notable Painshill landscape park enhances the local environment and recreational opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 9,739 (2011 estimate). It sits within the Elmbridge district.
Cobham covers an area of approximately 8.3 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Cobham show an average sale price of £843,540, 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 Cobham a particularly low-crime area.
Cobham has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Cobham, Cobham The Tilt, Cobham Plough Corner. 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 Cobham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Esher Commons SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Cobham
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Cobham. Of these, 63% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 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 Cobham.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Cobham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Cobham were full planning applications (15), tree works (5), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 52% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 23 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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