West Molesey, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Molesey, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
Planning applications in West Molesey are administered by Elmbridge Borough Council. View the full Elmbridge Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About West Molesey
West Molesey is a suburban area located in the Borough of Elmbridge, Surrey, England, and forms part of the Greater London Built-up Area. Nestled on the south bank of the River Thames, it is adjacent to East Molesey and offers a blend of residential communities and local amenities, making it a significant focus for planning applications and developments in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £530,109 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Elmbridge
- Parliamentary constituency: Esher and Walton
- LSOA: Elmbridge 003A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Molesey.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Molesey.
- 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 West Molesey based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
20 planning applications found near West Molesey.
- - 374 Hurst Road West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QR
Construction of a rear dormer window and rooflights to front roof slope.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - Former Hurst Park Primary School, Hurst Road, West Molesey, Surrey KT8 1QW
SR3 - Registration of application to Surrey County Council under Regulation 3: Details of a surface water drainage scheme submitted pursuant to Condition 8 of planning permission ref: EL2025/2581 date
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - 52 New Road West Molesey Surrey KT8 1PX
Prior Approval Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A: Single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Land at former Hurst Park Primary School 357 Hurst Road West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QW
Registration of application to Surrey County Council under Regulation 3: Details of a Written Scheme of Investigation (WSI) and Construction Transport Management Plan (CTMP) submitted pursuant to Cond
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 31 Hurstfield Road West Molesey Surrey KT8 1QU
A pair of semi-detached two-storey houses with rooms in the roofspace, dormer windows, rooflights, new access and ancillary parking following demolition of existing house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - 1 Odard Road West Molesey Surrey KT8 2TF
First-floor side extension and front and rear rooflights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 15 Chalford Close West Molesey Surrey KT8 2QL
Rear dormer window and front rooflights following removal of chimney stack.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - The Hollies Cannon Way West Molesey Surrey KT8 2NB
Single-storey rear outbuilding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 6 Anne Way West Molesey Surrey KT8 2PT
Prior Approval Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A: Single storey rear extension following removal of chimney stack.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2025-04-14
View full details - - 6 Anne Way West Molesey Surrey KT8 2PT
First-floor side extension, single-storey front extension, single-storey rear extension, pitched roof over front elevation and conversion of garage into living space following removal of rear chimney.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2025-04-14
View full details - - 18 Churchfields West Molesey Surrey KT8 1PU
Tree Preservation Order EL:169 - T3: Lime tree. Remove all growth up to a height of 3m or 4m and all sucker and basal growth. Provide clearance and access to garden shed/fence on an ongoing basis. Pro
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - Site Of 412 Walton Road West Molesey Surrey KT8 2JG
Confirmation of Compliance with Condition 17 (Drainage) of planning permission 2023/0648.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2024-02-22
View full details - - 1 Avern Gardens West Molesey Surrey KT8 2JS
Single-storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2024-01-09
View full details - - The Chimes Cannon Way West Molesey Surrey KT8 2NB
Single-storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2023-10-27
View full details - - 12 Churchfields West Molesey Surrey KT8 1PU
Tree Preservation Order EL:169 - Crown reduce and spread 1 x Lime.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2023-09-20
View full details - - 370B Walton Road West Molesey Surrey KT8 2JE
Removal of Condition: 2 (PD Limitation) of planning permission 2021/3760 (Retrospective application for use of building for storage).
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2023-06-21
View full details - - 7 Merton Way West Molesey Surrey KT8 1PG
Installation of solar panels.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2023-05-26
View full details - - 37 Merton Way West Molesey Surrey KT8 1PG
Part two/part single-storey rear/side extension, rear juliet balcony, side rooflight and alterations to fenestration following partial demolition of existing house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2023-04-14
View full details - - 516 Walton Road West Molesey Surrey KT8 2QF
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 - - 412 Walton Road West Molesey Surrey KT8 2JG
Variation of Condition: 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission 2023/0157 (Variation of Condition) (Parent Application 2019/2569; Flats, Day Nursery and Clubhouse) to relocate bin store.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Elmbridge | Date: 2023-03-31
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A brief summary of West Molesey in Surrey
West Molesey is a suburban area located in the Borough of Elmbridge, Surrey, England, and forms part of the Greater London Built-up Area. Nestled on the south bank of the River Thames, it is adjacent to East Molesey and offers a blend of residential communities and local amenities, making it a significant focus for planning applications and developments in the region.
Property prices in West Molesey show an average sale price of £530,109, 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 West Molesey a particularly low-crime area.
West Molesey has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: East Molesey Kent Town, Hampton Village, East Molesey Old Village, Bushy Park, Platt's Eyot. 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 West Molesey includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bushy Park and Home Park 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 West Molesey
In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near West Molesey. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. West Molesey maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 65 days on average, decisions near West Molesey slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near West Molesey were full planning applications (14), outline applications (10), tree works (6). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 10 medium-scale applications, 29 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 18 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 19 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Hurst Park planning applications
- East Molesey planning applications
- Lower Green planning applications
- Hampton planning applications
- Thames Ditton planning applications
- Field Common planning applications
- Weston Green planning applications
- Sunbury 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.