16 High Street Cobham Surrey KT11 3DY

Pending 2026/1087 - Variation of Condition Under S73
Council
Date received
7 May 2026
Date validated
7 May 2026
Postcode
KT11 3DY
Type
Variation of Condition Under S73

Description

Variation of Condition 5 (Commercial/Residential Noise Transmission) of Planning Permission ref:2024/3088 (Change of use of part first floor from Class E (Commercial) to Class C3 (Residential) to provide 1 new flat with rooflights, amenity area, bin and cycle store, pedestrian side access and alterations to fenestration). Variation to consist of amending required airborne sound insulation value to 48dB

Elmbridge
Planning Authority Score
3.8/10
Below average
#204 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Elmbridge ranks #143 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Elmbridge is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 79% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 79% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Elmbridge decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
76%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #278 of 292
79%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #278 of 292
65%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #143 of 292
38%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #127 of 292
67%
Minor dwellings approved
205 decided (1-9 homes)
50%
Major dwellings approved
22 decided (10+ homes)
64%
Change of use approved
22 decided
1,327
Total decisions
314 refused in 2025