Long Ditton, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Long Ditton, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
Planning applications in Long Ditton are administered by Elmbridge Borough Council. View the full Elmbridge Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Long Ditton
Long Ditton is a residential suburb located in the Elmbridge borough of Surrey, England, adjacent to the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. Historically a medieval village, it occupies a narrow strip of land and is bordered by the settlements of Hinchley Wood, Thames Ditton, and Surbiton, making it an area of interest for planning applications due to its proximity to urban centres and local amenities.
Population: 6,343 · Area: 2.1 km²
District: Elmbridge
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £840,450 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Elmbridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Esher and Walton
- LSOA: Elmbridge 005B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Long Ditton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Long Ditton.
- 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 Long Ditton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near Long Ditton.
- - Grass Verge on Fleece Road Long Ditton Surbiton KT6 5JP
Prior Approval Schedule 2, Part 16, Class A: 20m Monopole, 6 Antennas, 2 Cabinets and ancillary development.
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Baslow Portsmouth Road Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0SY
Prior Approval Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A: Single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 26 Portsmouth Avenue Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0RT
Proposed replacement garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 107 Thorkhill Road Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0UW
Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Woodlark Cottage High Street Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0SD
Thames Ditton Conservation Area - G1 Leylandii - Group of Leylandii to prune by up to 1 meter to shape and contain. Final height 4 meters final spread 5 meters. G2 Yew - prune by up to 1 meter to shap
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 35 Sugden Road Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0AB
Hip-to-gable roof extension incorporating a rear dormer window with juliet balcony and front rooflights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 66 Rushett Close Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0UT
Part single; part two storey side/rear extension; alterations to fenestration and soft landscaping.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 92 Thorkhill Road Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0UQ
Single-storey side extension, first-floor rear extension and alterations to fenestration following removal of chimney stack.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - Land north of 14 River Avenue Surrey Thames Ditton KT7 0RS
Non-Material Amendments to planning permission 2023/2538 for the replacement of the ground floor openings on the rear (west) elevation including two sets of french doors and oriel window and the addit
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - 40 Ewell Road Long Ditton Surbiton Surrey KT6 5LF
Single-storey rear outbuilding incorporating garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - Bransby Lodge St Leonards Road Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0RN
Demolition of existing house, garage and outbuildings and the construction of a terrace of 3 two-storey houses with rooms in the roof space and a pair of single-storey semi-detached houses with rooms
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - 29 Sugden Road Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0AB
Hip-to-gable roof extensions incorporating a rear dormer window and front rooflights, single-storey rear extension with raised terrace, solid wall insulation and alteration to fenestration.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 23 Sugden Road Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0AB
Single-storey side/rear extension and rear canopy following partial demolition of existing house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2024-01-19
View full details - - 24 Angel Road Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0AU
Confirmation of Compliance with Condition: 4 (Landscaping - scheme) of planning permission 2023/0534.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - 28 Vaughan Road Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0UF
Prior Approval Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A: Single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2023-12-21
View full details - - Lime Cottage Portsmouth Road Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0EG
Giggs Hills Green Conservation Area - Crown reduce of hedgerow.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2023-06-22
View full details - - 5 Winters Road Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0XW
Rear L-shaped dormer window, front rooflights and skylight over single-storey rear projection.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2023-06-09
View full details - - 92 Thorkhill Road Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0UQ
Prior Approval Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA: Change of Use from Commercial, Business and Service (E) to Residential (C3).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2023-04-14
View full details - - 12 Mayfield Close Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0AG
Single-storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration following partial demolition of existing house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2023-03-17
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A brief summary of Long Ditton in Surrey
Long Ditton is a residential suburb located in the Elmbridge borough of Surrey, England, adjacent to the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. Historically a medieval village, it occupies a narrow strip of land and is bordered by the settlements of Hinchley Wood, Thames Ditton, and Surbiton, making it an area of interest for planning applications due to its proximity to urban centres and local amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,343. It sits within the Elmbridge district.
Long Ditton covers an area of approximately 2.1 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 Long Ditton show an average sale price of £840,450, 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 Long Ditton a particularly low-crime area.
Long Ditton has 9 conservation areas within its boundaries: Victoria Avenue, Thames Ditton, East Molesey Kent Town, Hampton Court Park, St Andrew's Square, Giggs Hill Green, Long Ditton, Surbiton Town Centre, Riverside South. 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 Long Ditton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bushy Park and Home Park SSSI; 3 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 Long Ditton
In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near Long Ditton. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 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 Long Ditton.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Long Ditton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Long Ditton were full planning applications (17), outline applications (9), tree works (6). Full planning applications account for 40% 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, 7 medium-scale applications, 35 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 21 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 15 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Giggshill planning applications
- Weston Green planning applications
- Surbiton planning applications
- Seething Wells planning applications
- Thames Ditton planning applications
- Hinchley Wood planning applications
- Southborough planning applications
- East Molesey planning applications
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.