Planning application
Friends Meeting House 3 Claremont Lane Esher Surrey KT10 9DP
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.
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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.
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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
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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17 Jun 2026
Received by Elmbridge
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7 Sep 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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11 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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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.
Related applications
Cases linked to this one on the register
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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.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
22 documents on file for this application
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Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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Friends Meeting House 3 Claremont Lane Esher Surrey KT10 9DP
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 docsDomestic -
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
Granted Trees 3 docs -
Victoria Place Esher Park Avenue Esher Surrey KT10 9PX
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
Esher Conservation Area - Fell 2 x Birch trees.
Granted Trees 5 docs -
Alstonfield Claremont Lane Esher Surrey KT10 9DP
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
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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