Planning application
2026/1494
3 High Street Esher Surrey KT10 9RL
Proposal
Change of use from office (Class E(g)(i)) to restaurant/cafe (Class E(b).
As published by the council, reference 2026/1494
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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19 Jun 2026
Received by Elmbridge
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30 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Elmbridge for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
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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2025/0553 Granted
3 High Street Esher Surrey KT10 9RL
Minor alterations to the fenestration of the shop front glazing which includes moving the entrance door across to the angled section of the front facade, installation of external decking, edge protection screens, fixed and retractable folding arm awnings to create a covered exterior area.
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2026/0601 Granted
3 High Street Esher Surrey KT10 9RL
Connection of existing restaurant unit fronting the High Street with first-floor office located within the extended rear part of the building. to accommodate new staircase providing internal access between the ground floor restaurant and the first-floor space.
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2021/1359 Granted
2 High Street Esher Surrey KT10 9RT
Installation of 2 semi-permanent umbrellas with electric heating.
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2023/0321 Decided
Harry Fletcher House High Street Esher Surrey KT10 9RN
Confirmation of Compliance with Conditions: 5 (Tree pre-commencement meeting),13 (Electric Vehicle Charging) and 14 (Landscaping Scheme) of planning permission 2021/3927.
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2023/0694 Decided
Harry Fletcher House High Street Esher Surrey KT10 9RN
Confirmation of Compliance with Conditions 7 (Site Supervision) and 10 (Post-completion Internal Noise Assessment of planning permission 2021/3927.
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2026/1301 Awaiting decision
Harry Fletcher House Community Walk Esher Surrey KT10 9RA
Variation of Condition 1 (Temporary Time Limit) of Planning Permission ref: 2021/3927 (Detached two-storey block of 8 flats for a temporary period with associated parking, bin and cycle stores following demolition of existing building). Variation to consist of extension to temporary approved period by a further 5 years.
Other lawful development applications
In Elmbridge
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2026/1362 Refused
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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.