Hurst Park, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hurst Park, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hurst Park are administered by Elmbridge Borough Council. View the full Elmbridge Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hurst Park
Hurst Park, located in West Molesey, Surrey, was home to the Hurst Park Racecourse, which operated from its establishment in 1890 until its final race in 1962. Situated near the River Thames, the racecourse played a significant role in local history and development, making it a relevant point of interest for those researching planning applications in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £530,109 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Elmbridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Esher and Walton
- LSOA: Elmbridge 003D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hurst Park.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hurst Park.
- 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 Hurst Park based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
501 planning applications found near Hurst Park.
- - 374 Hurst Road West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QR
Construction of a rear dormer window and rooflights to front roof slope.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - 12 Monaveen Gardens West Molesey Surrey KT8 1SB
Construction of a single storey rear extension, with folding patio doors and velux windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - 6 High Street West Molesey Surrey KT8 2NA
Prior Approval Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA: Change of Use from Commercial, Business and Service (E) to Residential (C3).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - Former Hurst Park Primary School, Hurst Road, West Molesey, Surrey KT8 1QW
SR3 - Registration of application to Surrey County Council under Regulation 3: Details of a surface water drainage scheme submitted pursuant to Condition 8 of planning permission ref: EL2025/2581 date
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - Former Hurst Park Primary School 357 Hurst Road West Molesey KT8 1QW
Registration of application to Surrey County Council under Regulation 3: Details of Tree Planting submitted pursuant to Condition 22 of planning permission ref: EL/2025/2581 dated 19 December 2025 (th
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - 27 Mole Place West Molesey Surrey KT8 2AG
Variation of Conditions 7 (Refuse Stores) and 8 (Temporary Parking Layout) of Planning Permission ref: 2022/0386 (Single-storey outbuilding). Variation to consist of relocation of approved bin store a
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2026-05-14
View full details - - 19 Chalford Close West Molesey Surrey KT8 2QL
Single-storey rear extension and first floor side extension with rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 374 Hurst Road West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QR
Rear dormer window beyond current ridge and creates mini gable end and rooflights to front roof slope.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 52 New Road West Molesey Surrey KT8 1PX
Prior Approval Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A: Single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Land at Grange Close West Molesey KT8 2PX
1.2m fence and access gates.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 5 Mole Place West Molesey Surrey KT8 2AG
Single-storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 34 Spring Gardens West Molesey Surrey KT8 2JA
Part single storey, part two storey rear extension, new porch, new rooflights and changed to fenestration
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 372 Hurst Road West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QR
Hip-to-gable roof extension, rear dormer window and front rooflights to provide rooms in the roofspace.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 39 High Street West Molesey Surrey KT8 2NA
Proposed vehicular crossover/dropped kerb, including associated hardstanding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Land at former Hurst Park Primary School 357 Hurst Road West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QW
Registration of application to Surrey County Council under Regulation 3: Details of a Written Scheme of Investigation (WSI) and Construction Transport Management Plan (CTMP) submitted pursuant to Cond
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 74 High Street West Molesey Surrey KT8 2LY
Outline Planning Application for ground and first floor extension to existing offices to provide additional office space (Access, Appearance, Layout and Scale)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 39 Kelvinbrook West Molesey Surrey KT8 1RU
Single storey rear extension, rear dormer roof extension and alterations to front roofslope rooflights
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 1 Third Close West Molesey Surrey KT8 1PW
Single storey front extension (with accessible ramp) with insertion of rooflight and, entrance canopy
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 13 Merton Way West Molesey Surrey KT8 1PG
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission (reference: 2025/0626) allowed at appeal (reference: APP/K3605/D/25/336778) dated 2 October 2025 to add two side rooflights (south-eastern elevation), one
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 352 Walton Road West Molesey Surrey KT8 2JD
Conversion of garage into living space and alterations to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2026-01-05
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A brief summary of Hurst Park in Surrey
Hurst Park, located in West Molesey, Surrey, was home to the Hurst Park Racecourse, which operated from its establishment in 1890 until its final race in 1962. Situated near the River Thames, the racecourse played a significant role in local history and development, making it a relevant point of interest for those researching planning applications in the area.
Property prices in Hurst Park show an average sale price of £530,109, 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 Hurst Park a particularly low-crime area.
Hurst Park has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: East Molesey Kent Town, Hampton Village, East Molesey Old Village, Bushy Park, Platt's Eyot. 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 Hurst Park includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bushy Park and Home Park SSSI, Knight & Bessborough Reservoirs 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, Hurst Park 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 Hurst Park
In the last 24 months, 316 planning applications were submitted near Hurst Park. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 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 Hurst Park.
The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Hurst Park were full planning applications (150), outline applications (92), discharge of conditions (35). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 69 medium-scale applications, 245 smaller schemes were submitted.
21 planning appeals were lodged, of which 9 were allowed and 12 were dismissed (43% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 194 applications
- Refused: 64 applications
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 53 applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.