Hurst Park, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hurst Park, Surrey.
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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: £493,254 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Elmbridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Esher and Walton
- LSOA: Elmbridge 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Warnings
1 active flood warning near Hurst Park.
- [Flood alert] Tidal Thames riverside from Putney Bridge to Teddington Weir
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
17 planning applications found near Hurst Park.
- - 52 New Road West Molesey Surrey KT8 1PX
Prior Approval Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A: Single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 31 Hurstfield Road West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QU
Confirmation of Compliance with Condition: 9 (Bat Mitigation Plan), 10 (Ecological Enhancement Plan (EEP)) and 11 (Reptile Mitigation and Enhancement Strategy) of planning permission 2025/2766.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2026-02-24
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 - - Street Record Woodberry Down, Hackney,
Submission of Details in relation to Condition 37 (Piling) of 2023/2371 dated 18th July 2024.
Type: Conditions | Council: Hackney | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 1 Sandringham Gardens West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QG
Side dormer window to provide rooms in the roofspace.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 31 Hurstfield Road West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QU
A pair of semi-detached two-storey houses with rooms in the roofspace, dormer windows, rooflights, new access and ancillary parking following demolition of existing house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - 12 Churchfields West Molesey Surrey KT8 1PU
Single-storey rear infill extension following demolition of existing conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 1 Odard Road West Molesey Surrey KT8 2TF
First-floor side extension and front and rear rooflights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 15 Chalford Close West Molesey Surrey KT8 2QL
Rear dormer window and front rooflights following removal of chimney stack.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - The Hollies Cannon Way West Molesey Surrey KT8 2NB
Single-storey rear outbuilding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - Land Northwest of 8 Cherimoya Gardens West Molesey Surrey KT8 1SA
Detached three-storey building consisting of 3 flats with ancillary parking and bin and cycle stores.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - Site Of 412 Walton Road West Molesey Surrey KT8 2JG
Confirmation of Compliance with Condition 17 (Drainage) of planning permission 2023/0648.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2024-02-22
View full details - - 1 Avern Gardens West Molesey Surrey KT8 2JS
Single-storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2024-01-09
View full details - - 12 Churchfields West Molesey Surrey KT8 1PU
Tree Preservation Order EL:169 - Crown reduce and spread 1 x Lime.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2023-09-20
View full details - - 370B Walton Road West Molesey Surrey KT8 2JE
Removal of Condition: 2 (PD Limitation) of planning permission 2021/3760 (Retrospective application for use of building for storage).
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2023-06-21
View full details - - 7 Merton Way West Molesey Surrey KT8 1PG
Installation of solar panels.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2023-05-26
View full details - - 412 Walton Road West Molesey Surrey KT8 2JG
Variation of Condition: 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission 2023/0157 (Variation of Condition) (Parent Application 2019/2569; Flats, Day Nursery and Clubhouse) to relocate bin store.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2023-03-31
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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 £493,254, 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, 39 planning applications were submitted near Hurst Park. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Hurst Park maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 76 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 (13), outline applications (8), tree works (6). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 8 medium-scale applications, 27 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.