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Friends Meeting House 3 Claremont Lane Esher Surrey KT10 9DP

Awaiting decision Elmbridge 2026/1466 Full Application

Relates to 2026/1470

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Change of use of building from place of worship (Class F1) with ancillary residential flat to single self contained three bedroomed dwelling (Class C3) together with internal and external alterations with replacement of pedestrian access gate in association with application for Listed Building Consent 2026/1470.

As published by the council, reference 2026/1466

Application record

Reference
2026/1466
Type
Full Application
Status
Registered
Received
17 Jun 2026
Validated
7 Sep 2026
Ward
Esher Ward
Decision by
Officer delegated
Postcode
KT10 9DP

Comment by 9 October 2026

The council is taking comments on this application until then. Comments go to Elmbridge through their own planning portal.

Site history

Applications at this address on the Elmbridge register

This site has had 3 applications since 2024: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 2026/1470 Awaiting decision

    Friends Meeting House 3 Claremont Lane Esher Surrey KT10 9DP

    Change of use of building from place of worship (Class F1) with ancillary residential flat to single self contained three bedroomed dwelling (Class C3) together with internal and external alterations with replacement of pedestrian access gate in association with application for planning permission 2026/1466.

    Submitted 17 Jun 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 2024/0060 Granted

    Friends Meeting House 3 Claremont Lane Esher Surrey KT10 9DP

    Esher Conservation Area - Height reduction 1 x Cypruss by 3.5m, crown reduce 1 x Hornbeam by 1.5m and crown reduce 1 x Camillla by 2.5m

    Decided 12 Feb 2024 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 17 Jun 2026

    Received by Elmbridge

  2. 7 Sep 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 11 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 2 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Elmbridge took a median of 62 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Cases linked to this one on the register

  • 2026/1470 Awaiting decision

    Friends Meeting House 3 Claremont Lane Esher Surrey KT10 9DP

    Change of use of building from place of worship (Class F1) with ancillary residential flat to single self contained three bedroomed dwelling (Class C3) together with internal and external alterations with replacement of pedestrian access gate in association with application for planning permission 2026/1466.

    Submitted 17 Jun 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

22 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Elmbridge for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Elmbridge decided full applications in a median of 104 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About full applications

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Nearby applications

Within 500 metres

  • Friends Meeting House 3 Claremont Lane Esher Surrey KT10 9DP

    2026/1470 Submitted 17 Jun 2026 0m away

    85% historically approved · decision due ~2 Nov

    Change of use of building from place of worship (Class F1) with ancillary residential flat to single self contained three bedroomed dwelling (Class C3) together with internal and external alterations with replacement of pedestrian access gate in association with application for planning permission 2026/1466.

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 22 docs
    Domestic
  • Friends Meeting House 3 Claremont Lane Esher Surrey KT10 9DP

    2024/0060 Submitted 10 Jan 2024 0m away

    Esher Conservation Area - Height reduction 1 x Cypruss by 3.5m, crown reduce 1 x Hornbeam by 1.5m and crown reduce 1 x Camillla by 2.5m

    Granted Trees 3 docs
  • Victoria Place Esher Park Avenue Esher Surrey KT10 9PX

    2024/0594 Submitted 6 Mar 2024 31m away

    Esher Conservation Area - Fell 4 x Tulip, Tibetan Cherry, Snake Bark and Norway Maple.

    Granted Trees 4 docs
  • Victoria Place Esher Park Avenue Esher Surrey KT10 9PX

    2023/1395 Submitted 12 May 2023 31m away

    Esher Conservation Area - Fell 2 x Birch trees.

    Granted Trees 5 docs
  • Alstonfield Claremont Lane Esher Surrey KT10 9DP

    2026/0077 Submitted 13 Jan 2026 38m away

    Tree Preservation Order EL:90/05 - 4. London Plane beyond rear boundary in neighbours - Partial Crown Reduction. Reducing the height of the central stem by 2-3 metres and the lateral spread to the north by up to 3.5 metres blending to the remain parts of the canopy. All pruning cuts shall be made to suitable secondary growth points and shall maintain a stable platform for the expected regrowth 22x19m down to 20x15.5m Encroaching on neighbouring property, overshadowing the rear flats and gardens of Carrington Place

    Granted Trees 5 docs
  • Clare Hill Court 2 Claremont Lane Esher Surrey KT10 9DW

    2026/2005 Submitted 17 Aug 2026 52m away

    89% historically approved · decision due ~21 Oct

    Tree Preservation Order EL:11/16 - 1.Turkey oak by rear LH corner of building. Cut back from building to give 3 metres clearance and reduce upper lateral branches to west over building by 3m Approx to reduce away from over building. - REASONS FOR WORKS - To prevent damage to the new property

    Awaiting decision Trees 5 docs

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