Walton-on-Thames, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Walton-on-Thames, Surrey.
Surrey · England · Town
Planning applications in Walton-on-Thames are administered by Elmbridge Borough Council. View the full Elmbridge Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Walton-on-Thames
Walton-on-Thames, a vibrant market town in northwest Surrey, lies approximately 15 miles southwest of central London, within the Borough of Elmbridge. With a population of 22,834 as of the 2011 Census, it features a mix of suburban streets and a historic town centre rooted in Celtic origins. The area benefits from extensive transport links and is one of the largest towns in Elmbridge, making it a significant location for planning applications and development opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £604,640 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Elmbridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Esher and Walton
- LSOA: Elmbridge 007B
Crime Statistics
187 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 60
- anti-social-behaviour: 30
- criminal-damage-arson: 16
- public-order: 16
- shoplifting: 15
- other-theft: 13
- drugs: 10
- burglary: 6
- vehicle-crime: 6
- other-crime: 6
- possession-of-weapons: 5
- theft-from-the-person: 2
- bicycle-theft: 1
- robbery: 1
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Walton-on-Thames.
- 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 Walton-on-Thames based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Walton-on-Thames.
- - 36 Stonebanks Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 2QE
Rear dormer to provide rooms in the roofspace and front rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 25 The Grove Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 2HP
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of Planning Application ref: 2025/2491 (Extensions and alterations to convert existing single-storey house into a two-storey house following partial demolitio
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 100 Kings Road Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 2RE
Single storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2025-05-15
View full details - - 7 Annett Road Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 2JR
Hip-to-gable roof extension incorporating rear dormer, single-storey rear extension, first-floor rear extension, rooflights, alterations to fenestration and new outbuilding.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2024-12-24
View full details - - 44 High Street Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 1BY
New shopfront and extractor ventilation at rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - 7 Ashley Road Walton-On-Thames KT12 1HY
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of Variation of Condition 2023/3322 to provide an additional 4 flats.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2024-11-01
View full details - - 8 Churchfield Road Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 2TF
New front boundary, piers, railings and entrance gates.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - 94 Kings Road Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 2RD
Hip-to-gable roof extension, rear dormer window and front rooflights to provide rooms in the roofspace.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - 63 Manor Road Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 2NX
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission 2023/0273 to raise the roof of the rear extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2023-11-29
View full details - - Elm Grove 1 Hersham Road Walton-On-Thames KT12 1LZ
Replacement windowsANDListed Building Consent for replacement windows (2023/2597).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2023-09-19
View full details - - 65 Crutchfield Lane Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 2QY
Increase in ridge height to create additional storey to bungalow, single-storey rear extension, pitched roof over new front porch, conversion of garage into living space and alterations to fenestratio
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2023-09-15
View full details - - 61 to 63 Terrace Road Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 2SW
First-floor side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2023-08-11
View full details - - 4C Terrace Road Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 2SU
Vehicular access and hardstanding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2023-08-09
View full details - - 102 Cottimore Avenue Walton-on-Thames Surrey KT12 2AF
Hip-to-gable roof extension incorporating rear dormer window and front rooflights following removal of chimney stacks.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2023-06-23
View full details - - Travelodge 20-32 Church Street Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 2QS
Walton Bridge Street/Church Street Conservation Area - Lift mixed species trees to 2.4m due to over hang.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2023-06-21
View full details - - 16 Ashley Road, Walton-On-Thames, KT12 1HS
Consultation from Surrey County Council: Non-material amendment to planning permission ref: EL/2020/3112 dated 19 April 2021 as amended by ref: EL/2022/0154 dated 22 February 2022 to allow for an incr
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2023-06-21
View full details - - 7 Hersham Road Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 1LQ
Rear and side dormer windows to provide rooms in the roofspace and front and rear rooflights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2023-06-14
View full details - - Land and Building Adjacent to Crown House Church Street Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 1DA
Prior Approval Schedule 2, Part 20, Class AB: 2 Additional storeys to existing commercial or mixed use premises to create 6 dwellings.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2023-06-09
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A brief summary of Walton-on-Thames in Surrey
Walton-on-Thames, a vibrant market town in northwest Surrey, lies approximately 15 miles southwest of central London, within the Borough of Elmbridge. With a population of 22,834 as of the 2011 Census, it features a mix of suburban streets and a historic town centre rooted in Celtic origins. The area benefits from extensive transport links and is one of the largest towns in Elmbridge, making it a significant location for planning applications and development opportunities.
Property prices in Walton-on-Thames show an average sale price of £604,640, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Walton-on-Thames area recorded 187 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Walton-on-Thames has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Walton Church Street-Bridge Street, Walton Riverside. 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 Walton-on-Thames includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (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.
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Planning Activity in Walton-on-Thames
In the last 24 months, 34 planning applications were submitted near Walton-on-Thames. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 84 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 Walton-on-Thames.
The average decision period of 84 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Walton-on-Thames were full planning applications (14), outline applications (8), discharge of conditions (8). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 8 medium-scale applications, 26 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were 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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