Tolworth, Kingston upon Thames - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Tolworth, Kingston upon Thames - Greater London.
Kingston upon Thames - Greater London · England · settlement
Planning applications in Tolworth 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 Tolworth
Tolworth is a suburban area located in the Surbiton district of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, approximately 11 miles southwest of Charing Cross. Divided by the A3 Kingston Bypass, it lies just north of the Greater London-Surrey border and is surrounded by several neighbourhoods, including Berrylands, Chessington, and Epsom. Its proximity to key transport links makes Tolworth a significant consideration for planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £530,699 (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 011B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Tolworth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tolworth.
- 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 Tolworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
29 planning applications found near Tolworth.
- - 60 Hamilton Avenue Tolworth KT6 7PN
Erection of single storey rear extension (4.5m in depth, maximum height of 3.15m and eaves height of 3.0m)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Kingston | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 166 Hook Rise North Tolworth KT6 7JU
Change of use from HMO for six people (Use Class C4) to HMO for seven people (Sui Generis)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Kingston | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 18 Hook Rise North Tolworth KT6 7JZ
Erection of part single/part two storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Kingston | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 80 Largewood Avenue Tolworth KT6 7PA
Change of use from a single family dwelling (Use Class C3) house to a HMO (Use Class C4) for no more than 5 persons. Erection of rear dormer roof extension and installation of 3nos front rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Kingston | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Tolworth Hospital Red Lion Road Tolworth KT6 7QU
Details required for Conditions 4 (facing materials and boundary treatments), 11 (refuse and recycling storage), 12 (cycle storage), and 25 (biodiversity details) of planning permission 25/03106/FUL (
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Kingston | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 46 Cranborne Avenue Tolworth KT6 7JS
Erection of roof extension with rear dormer and juliet balcony. Installation of 3nos front rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Kingston | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 26A Tolworth Rise South Tolworth KT5 9NN
Prior Approval under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the GPDO 2015 (as amended) for the change of use of ground-floor commercial space (Class E) to residential use (Class C3). Physical and legal amalg
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Kingston | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 26A Tolworth Rise South Tolworth KT5 9NN
Change of use from dwelling (Use Class C3) to HMO (Use Class C4)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Kingston | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 65 Kingsmead Avenue Tolworth KT6 7PP
Erection of rear dormer roof extension with installation of 2nos. front rooflights
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Kingston | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - Tolworth Hospital Red Lion Road Tolworth KT6 7QU
Installation of PV panels to roof
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Kingston | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Tolworth Hospital Red Lion Road Tolworth KT6 7QU
Installation of PV panels and erection of guard rail.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kingston | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - The Old Coal Yard Kingston Road Tolworth KT5 9NU
Installation of 3nos. non-illuminated fascia signs
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Kingston | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - 32 Hamilton Avenue Tolworth KT6 7PN
Erection of a single storey front porch extension, hip to gable roof extension with rear dormer and installation of 3nos front rooflights
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Kingston | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - Tolworth Hospital Red Lion Road Tolworth KT6 7QU
Details required for Condition 4a (Samples of Materials) of planning permission 24/01488/FUL (Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to carry out development without co
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Kingston | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - Tolworth Hospital Red Lion Road Tolworth KT6 7QU
Details required for Condition 3(a) (Detail Drawings) of planning permission 24/01488/FUL (Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to carry out development without compl
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Kingston | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - 55 Hamilton Avenue Tolworth KT6 7PW
Erection of single storey rear extension (6m in depth, maximum height of 3m and eaves height of 3m)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Kingston | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - 29 Ladywood Road Tolworth KT6 7PB
Erection of single storey rear extension (4.5m in depth, maximum height of 3.78m and eaves height of 3.0m)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Kingston | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - 64 Ravenswood Avenue Tolworth KT6 7NP
Conversion of the existing garage into a habitable space and erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kingston | Date: 2024-12-02
View full details - - 52B - C Hook Rise North Tolworth KT6 7JY
Installation of front and rear rooflights
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Kingston | Date: 2024-11-29
View full details - - 148 Hamilton Avenue Tolworth KT6 7PZ
Erection of hip tp gable roof extension with rear dormer and 3 No. rooflights to facilitate loft conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Kingston | Date: 2024-11-15
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A brief summary of Tolworth in Kingston upon Thames - Greater London
Tolworth is a suburban area located in the Surbiton district of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, approximately 11 miles southwest of Charing Cross. Divided by the A3 Kingston Bypass, it lies just north of the Greater London-Surrey border and is surrounded by several neighbourhoods, including Berrylands, Chessington, and Epsom. Its proximity to key transport links makes Tolworth a significant consideration for planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Tolworth show an average sale price of £530,699, 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 Tolworth a particularly low-crime area.
Tolworth has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Christ Church, Fishponds Park, Oak Hill, 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Tolworth 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 Tolworth
In the last 24 months, 113 planning applications were submitted near Tolworth. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Tolworth.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Tolworth slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Tolworth were outline applications (50), full planning applications (26), discharge of conditions (16).
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (40% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 37 applications
- Refused: 15 applications
- Awaiting decision: 61 applications
Nearby Towns
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.