Thames Ditton, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Thames Ditton, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
About Thames Ditton
Thames Ditton is a bustling suburban village located along the River Thames in Surrey's Elmbridge borough, approximately 12.2 miles from central London. Characterised by its charming village centre, winding High Street, and a mix of housing, schools, and sports facilities, it offers a vibrant community atmosphere. The area boasts a conservation zone filled with restaurants, cafés, and shops, while its picturesque riverside location provides access to the Thames Path and views of Hampton Court Palace Gardens. This blend of residential and commercial spaces makes Thames Ditton an appealing location for potential planning applications.
Population: 9,400 · Area: 1.9 km² · Elevation: 20m
District: Elmbridge
Website: http://www.thamesditton.gov.uk
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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 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Thames Ditton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Thames 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 Thames Ditton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Thames Ditton.
- - 10 Summer Avenue East Molesey Surrey KT8 9LU
Single storey front extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Chelsea Reach 3 Molember Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9NH
Proposed first floor side extension with rear balcony and new crown roof added to existing dormer.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 107 Speer Road Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0PT
Retrospective application for the construction of a single storey outbuilding to the rear ancillary to the residential unit of 107 Speer Road.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - 24 Church Walk Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0NW
Thames Ditton Conservation Area - T1. Reduce Oak tree back to previous points (2 meters) leaving suitable growth points. Take hard away from house as branches are touching building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - 52 Warwick Road Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0PS
Single-storey side/rear extension following demolition of existing side projection.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2025-01-24
View full details - - The Moorings Molember Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9NJ
Partial hip to gable-roof extension incorporating side solar panels and side rooflight, pitched roof replacement to existing garage external incorporating air source heat pump, rear juliet balcony, co
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2024-04-19
View full details - - Hampton Court Way Adjacent to Embercourt Road Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0LJ
Telecommunications Notification: REPLACEMENT AND RELOCATION OF 12.5M POLE SUPPORTING 6NO. ANTENNAS WITH 20M POLE SUPPORTING 12NO. ANTENNAS, REPLACEMENT AND RELOCATION OF 3NO. EQUIPMENT CABINETS, INSTA
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - 89 and 91 Summer Road Thames Ditton KT7 0QW
First floor rear/side extension, front porch and alterations to fenestration.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2023-10-04
View full details - - The Albany Public House Queens Road Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0QY
Free-standing canopy over existing riverside deck area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2023-04-27
View full details - - 11 Alexandra Road Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0QS
Roof extension incorporating side/rear dormer windows, front rooflights and alterations to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2023-03-21
View full details - - 11 Alexandra Road Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0QS
Prior Approval Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A: Single-storey rear infill extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2023-03-21
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A brief summary of Thames Ditton in Surrey
Thames Ditton is a bustling suburban village located along the River Thames in Surrey's Elmbridge borough, approximately 12.2 miles from central London. Characterised by its charming village centre, winding High Street, and a mix of housing, schools, and sports facilities, it offers a vibrant community atmosphere. The area boasts a conservation zone filled with restaurants, cafés, and shops, while its picturesque riverside location provides access to the Thames Path and views of Hampton Court Palace Gardens. This blend of residential and commercial spaces makes Thames Ditton an appealing location for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 9,400. It sits within the Elmbridge district.
Thames Ditton sits at an elevation of 20 metres above sea level and covers an area of approximately 1.9 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 Thames 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 Thames Ditton a particularly low-crime area.
Thames Ditton has 10 conservation areas within its boundaries: Thames Ditton, East Molesey Kent Town, Hampton Court Park, East Molesey Bridge Road, Hampton Village, East Molesey Old Village, Giggs Hill Green, Weston Green, Bushy Park, Hampton Court Green. 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 Thames Ditton 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Thames Ditton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.thamesditton.gov.uk. 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 Thames Ditton
In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Thames Ditton. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Thames Ditton maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Thames Ditton were tree works (18), full planning applications (16), discharge of conditions (4). 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, 4 medium-scale applications, 37 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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