Seething Wells, Kingston upon Thames - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Seething Wells, Kingston upon Thames - Greater London.
Kingston upon Thames - Greater London · England · settlement
Planning applications in Seething Wells 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 Seething Wells
Seething Wells is a residential neighbourhood located in southwest London, straddling the border between Surbiton in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames and Elmbridge in Surrey. Once the site of a waterworks that supplied London with water from the River Thames, the area now features primarily residential properties, with the historic Seething Wells Filter Beds remaining as a notable landmark in the northwest. This blend of history and residential living may influence local planning applications and development opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £1,023,181 (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 016E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Seething Wells.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Seething Wells.
- 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 Seething Wells based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
51 planning applications found near Seething Wells.
- 26/01003/TCA - 46 Balaclava Road Surbiton KT6 5PN
T1: Lime - Re-pollard at the historical poits removing approximately 3 metres of growth.
Status: Undecided | Council: Kingston upon Thames | Date: 2026-05-14 - 26/00987/FUL - 3 The Mall Surbiton KT6 4EH
Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to carry out development without compliance with Condition 10 (Use Class) of planning permission 25/01980/FUL (Erection of single
Status: Undecided | Council: Kingston upon Thames | Date: 2026-05-11 - - 11 Meudon Court Grove Road Surbiton KT6 4BD
T2: Taxus baccata (Yew) - Reduce all aspects of the crown by 1.5-2.0 metres T4: Ilex aquifolium (Holly) - Reduce crown height by approximately 2.0-3.0 metres, Reduce lateral spread by approximately 1.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Kingston | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 24 Cleaveland Road Surbiton KT6 4AH
Details required for Condition 4 (Fire Safety) of planning permission 23/02897/HOU (Erection of single storey side infill extension. Alteration to existing first floor rear window and installation of
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Kingston | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - 26/00922/CLC - 24 Cleaveland Road Surbiton KT6 4AH
Details required for Condition 4 (Fire Safety) of planning permission 23/02897/HOU (Erection of single storey side infill extension. Alteration to existing first floor rear window and installation of
Status: Undecided | Council: Kingston upon Thames | Date: 2026-04-28 - - 26 - 27 Victoria Road Surbiton KT6 4JZ
Details required for Condition 7 (Cycle Parking), Condition 8 (Waste and Recycle) and Condition 11 (Water Usage) of planning permission 25/00152/FUL (APP/Z5630/W/25/3369625) (Change of use from office
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Kingston | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - 26/00912/CLC - 26 - 27 Victoria Road Surbiton KT6 4JZ
Details required for Condition 7 (Cycle Parking), Condition 8 (Waste and Recycle) and Condition 11 (Water Usage) of planning permission 25/00152/FUL (APP/Z5630/W/25/3369625) (Change of use from office
Status: Undecided | Council: Kingston upon Thames | Date: 2026-04-28 - - Ymca 49 Victoria Road Surbiton KT6 4NG (E517776, N167152)
Replacement of an existing telecommunications apparatus, installation of 4 no. equipment cabinets, 3 no. tripods and other associated ancillary development.
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Kingston | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 19 Cadogan Road Surbiton KT6 4DQ
T1 Magnolia :Reduce by 1.5Metres. Dimensions after pruning Height 5metres & Width 5metres
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Kingston | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 27 Arlington Road Surbiton KT6 6BW
Erection of a hip to gable loft conversion with L shaped rear dormer and 2No. Roof lights to front
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Kingston | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 11 Meudon Court Grove Road Surbiton KT6 4BD
T1: Yew - 2 metre Crown reduction. T2: Yew - Fell. T4: Holly -Fell. T5: Yew - Reduce height by approx 3 metres and thin internal crown by approx 10 percent. T6 T7 T8: Yews - Reduce height of each tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Kingston | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Porton Court Portsmouth Road Surbiton KT6 4HY E: 517432 N: 167483
Installation of 6no. antennas, 2no. 300mm dishes, 3no. cabinets and ancillary works thereto.
Status: Conditions | Type: Telecoms | Council: Kingston | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 19 Victoria Avenue Surbiton KT6 5DL
Change of use from 6 bed hostel (Use Class Sue Generis) to a single family dwellinghoue (Use Class C3)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Kingston | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 4 St Andrew's Road Surbiton KT6 4DT
T1: Bay - Fell. Due to decay and damage to retaining basement wall.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kingston | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Seething Wells Halls Of Residence Portsmouth Road Surbiton KT6 5PJ
Details required for Condition 11 (CO2 Reduction Energy Statement) of planning permission 20/02580/FUL (Section 73 application for a variation of wording of Condition 9 (Sustainable Drainage Scheme) a
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Kingston | Date: 2026-01-01
View full details - - Crescent Court The Crescent Surbiton KT6 4BW
Reduce 5x encroaching Sycamore trees back from building (Crescent Court) by 2.5 - 3m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Kingston | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - 60 Brighton Road Surbiton KT6 5PP
Details required for Condition 10 (Waste and Recycle) and Condition 11 (Cycle Parking) of planning permission 21/02716/FUL (Removal of existing pitched roof and erection of new additional storey on se
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Kingston | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 3 Maple Road Surbiton KT6 4AA
Erection of a single storey rear extension and replacement windows to the rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kingston | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - 98 Maple Road Surbiton KT6 4AL
Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to vary Condition 1 (Approved Plans), Condition 3 (Facing Materials), Condition 5 (Cycle Parking Materials), Condition 7 (Waste a
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Kingston | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - 98 Maple Road Surbiton KT6 4AL
Details required for Conditions 5 (secure cycle parking), 7 (waste and recycling facilities) and 14 (Landscape and planting plan) of planning permission 24/00223/FUL (Demolition of existing dwelling a
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Kingston | Date: 2025-10-17
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A brief summary of Seething Wells in Kingston upon Thames - Greater London
Seething Wells is a residential neighbourhood located in southwest London, straddling the border between Surbiton in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames and Elmbridge in Surrey. Once the site of a waterworks that supplied London with water from the River Thames, the area now features primarily residential properties, with the historic Seething Wells Filter Beds remaining as a notable landmark in the northwest. This blend of history and residential living may influence local planning applications and development opportunities.
Property prices in Seething Wells show an average sale price of £1,023,181, 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 Seething Wells a particularly low-crime area.
Seething Wells has 17 conservation areas within its boundaries: Victoria Avenue, Claremont Road, Hampton Wick, Hampton Court Park, Fairfield and Knights Park, Grove Crescent, St Andrew's Square, Fishponds Park, Long Ditton, Kingston Old Town, Cadogan Road, Surbiton Town Centre, Bushy Park, Oak Hill, Riverside South, Hampton Court Green, Southborough. 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 Seething Wells includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bushy Park and Home Park SSSI. 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 Seething Wells
In the last 24 months, 128 planning applications were submitted near Seething Wells. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 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 Seething Wells.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Seething Wells slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Seething Wells were tree works (47), discharge of conditions (27), outline applications (16). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 110 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 41 applications
- Refused: 9 applications
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 72 applications
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