20 Merritt Gardens Chessington KT9 2GJ

1. 4 Mar 2026

   Received by Kingston upon Thames

2. 1 Apr 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 27 May 2026

   Decision issued: Application Granted

4. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Kingston upon Thames granted permission on 27 May 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 4 Ray Close Chessington KT9 2GS

  21/03126/TPO Submitted 28 Sep 2021 50 yards away

  T.94, T.96, T.97, T.98, T.99, T.101, T.102 & T.103 - Reduce to uniform height removing approximately 10m, reshape remaining upper crown to blend in reduction work sympathetically & deadwood.

  Decided Trees 3 docs

• 40 Coppard Gardens Chessington KT9 2GE

  23/02807/NMA Submitted 16 Oct 2023 50 yards away

  Application for a Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission ref: 23/01976/HOU (Conversion of existing garage into habitable space, erection of ramp.). Amendment to omit the additional proposed front door and to continue with proposed windows to maximise natural daylight and ventilation into the space.

  Granted Amendments Windows or glazing 12 docs

• 40 Coppard Gardens Chessington KT9 2GE

  23/01976/HOU Submitted 20 Jul 2023 50 yards away

  Conversion of existing garage into habitable space, erection of ramp.

  Granted Householder 12 docs
  Domestic

• 28 Merritt Gardens Chessington KT9 2GJ

  23/01719/HOU Submitted 26 Jun 2023 100 yards away

  Erection of rear dormer roof extension with installation of 2nos. front rooflights to facilitate loft conversion

  Refused Householder Extension Loft or dormer 6 docs
  Domestic

• 32 Coppard Gardens Chessington KT9 2GE

  23/02578/CPU Submitted 20 Sep 2023 100 yards away

  To operate a Private hire taxi business from single dwellinghouse comprising taking bookings via telephone and online by the occupier only, with no employees, no picking up or dropping off of customers at the site or comings and goings of drivers to the premises.

  Granted Lawful development 2 docs
  Domestic

• Merritt Gardens (Coppard/Benham) Chessington KT9 2GY

  19/02991/TPO Submitted 28 Nov 2019 150 yards away

  T.36 Ash - 2m Holistic crown reduction. T.39 Cypress & Tamarisk - Crown Lift to 2.5m. T.41 Pear - Crown Lift to 2.5m. T.43 Ash - Fell. T.44 Alder - Crown reduce to previous reduction points & shape. T.45 Crack Willow - Re-Pollard. T.46 Silver Birch - Crown reduce by 30% and shape. T.47 Silver Birch - Crown reduce to previous reduction points & shape leaving 2m clearance from building. T.49 Alder - Crown Lift to 3m. (T.36 = T.THVA000036 etc)

  Decided Trees 2 docs

• 26/01541/CPU Granted

  81 Manor Drive North New Malden KT3 5PA

  Conversion of garage into a habitable space and all associated works.

  Received 14 Jul, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01744/CPU Awaiting decision

  85 Barnfield Avenue Kingston Upon Thames KT2 5RG

  Demolition of the existing rear outbuilding shed and erection of a single storey rear detached outbuilding for home office and personal gym.

  Received 10 Aug, published by the council 10 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01468/CPU Granted

  112 Durlston Road Kingston Upon Thames KT2 5RU

  Erection of rear dormer roof extension and installation of 2nos front rooflights.

  Received 3 Jul, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00979/CPU Granted

  4 Manston Grove Kingston Upon Thames KT2 5GF

  Erection of a single storey rear extension.

  Received 8 May, published by the council 12 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00883/CPU Refused

  3 Juniper Close Chessington KT9 2AX

  Conversion of garage to habitable room with changes to front fenestration

  Received 24 Apr, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Lawful development