38 Couchmore Avenue Esher Surrey KT10 9AU

1. 27 Jul 2026

   Received by Elmbridge

2. 14 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 21 September 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.

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.

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.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 42 Couchmore Avenue Esher Surrey KT10 9AU

  2022/1027 Submitted 25 Mar 2022 16m away

  Single-storey rear/side extension, hip-to-gable roof extension with rear dormer window, pitched roof over front porch and alterations to fenestration following demolition of existing conservatory and removal of chimney stack.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +2 31 docs
  Small domestic

• 44 Couchmore Avenue Esher Surrey KT10 9AU

  2022/1054 Submitted 30 Mar 2022 21m away

  Single-storey rear extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 27 docs
  Small domestic

• 32 Couchmore Avenue Esher Surrey KT10 9AU

  2023/2839 Submitted 16 Oct 2023 35m away

  Single-storey rear extension, front porch, conversion of garage to living space and alterations to fenestration following demolition of existing rear conservatory.

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition +1 14 docs
  Small domestic

• 61 Couchmore Avenue Esher Surrey KT10 9AX

  2025/0250 Submitted 30 Jan 2025 53m away

  Single-storey rear extension, partial conversion of garage into living space and alterations to fenestration following demolition of rear porch.

  Refused Householder Extension Demolition +1 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 49 Couchmore Avenue Esher Surrey KT10 9AX

  2024/1377 Submitted 23 May 2024 68m away

  Single storey rear extension and front porch following partial demolition of existing house.

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 19 docs
  Small domestic

• 2 Haven Place Portsmouth Road Esher Surrey KT10 9AQ

  2021/3844 Submitted 8 Nov 2021 75m away

  Single-storey rear extension, part conversion of garage into living space, rear raised patio and alterations to fenestration following demolition of existing conservatory.

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition +1 24 docs
  Small domestic

• 2026/1633 Refused

  41 Ember Lane Esher Surrey KT10 8EA

  Single storey rear extension.

  3 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 2026/1461 Refused

  1 Home Farm Close Esher Surrey KT10 9HA

  Outbuilding following removal of existing outbuilding.

  16 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 2026/1877 Granted

  21 Manor Walk Weybridge Surrey KT13 8SD

  Single storey side extension following demolition of existing detached outbuilding.

  31 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 2026/1739 Granted

  20 Sidney Road Walton-OnThames Surrey KT12 2NA

  Bifold doors to rear following demolition of existing rear bay window.

  16 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 2026/1664 Granted

  12 Green Lane Cobham Surrey KT11 2NN

  Enlargement of rear first-floor window.

  7 Jul 2026 Lawful development