Planning application
2026/1053
Unit 2A Bessborough Works Molesey Road West Molesey Surrey KT8 2QS
Proposal
Confirmation for the continued use of the premises as a vehicle testing station (MOT testing facility) together with associated vehicle repair and servicing activities.
As published by the council, reference 2026/1053
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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5 May 2026
Received by Elmbridge
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1 Jun 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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15 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Grant Lawful Development Cert - Existing
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30 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About lawful development applications
How this application type works
A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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2024/3018 Granted
143 Molesey Avenue West Molesey Surrey KT8 2RY
Variation of Condition: 2 (Approved Plans) to planning permission 2022/2186 (Roof extension to provide 5 residential units, with associated car parking and electric charge sockets) to revise third floor window openings and installation of solid panels.
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2024/2114 Refused
143 Molesey Avenue West Molesey Surrey KT8 2RY
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission 2022/2186 to alter green roof to a flat roof, reduce the number of third floor windows, alter balustrading material on third floor terrace, alter the first and second floors external finish from terracotta to grey render, alter third floor finish from natural limestone to white render and removal of vertical signage.
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2025/0468 Granted
143 Molesey Avenue West Molesey Surrey KT8 2RY
Variation of Condition: 11 (Insulation - Residential to Residential) of planning permission 2022/2186 (Roof extension to provide 5 residential units, with associated car parking and electric charge sockets) to amend the wording of the condition for sound insulation to meet the requirements of current Building Regulations only.
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2026/0168 Decided
143 Molesey Avenue West Molesey Surrey KT8 2RY
Confirmation of Compliance with Condition: 3 (Materials) of planning permission 2022/2186.
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2025/1294 Granted
143 Molesey Avenue West Molesey Surrey KT8 2RY
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission 2025/0468 (originally Roof extension to provide 5 residential units) to relocate PV panels on roof, extend amenity space and for changes to fenestration on Units 3 and 5.
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2024/1318 Granted
11 Ivydene West Molesey Surrey KT8 2HG
Single storey rear extension.
Other lawful development applications
In Elmbridge
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2026/1362 Refused
14A Monks Avenue West Molesey Surrey KT8 2HD
Hip-to-gable roof extension incorporating rooflights to front and dormer to rear and installation of solar panels on dormer flat roof.
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2026/1423 Granted
62 West Grove Hersham Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 5PB
Hip-to-gable roof extension incorporating rear dormer window and alterations to fenestration.
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2026/1704 Granted
39 Kelvinbrook West Molesey Surrey KT8 1RU
Single storey rear extension, rear dormer and alterations to front rooflights.
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2026/1462 Granted
Happy Fish 10 Lindley Road Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 3EZ
Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory.
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2026/1398 Refused
21 Manor Walk Weybridge Surrey KT13 8SD
Single storey side extension following demolition of existing detached shed.