46 Chatham Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 3AA

Pending Consideration 26/00355/CPU
Date received
16 Feb 2026
Date validated
12 Mar 2026
Postcode
KT1 3AA

Description

Change of use from a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to 5 person HMO (Use Class C4). Removal of rear chimney breast. Addition of 1no obscure side window on ground floor.

Kingston upon Thames
Planning Authority Score
6.4/10
Average
#82 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Kingston upon Thames is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #33 out of 292. Only 19% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Kingston upon Thames is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 81% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 81% approved vs 90% nationally
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Kingston upon Thames decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
75%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #283 of 292
81%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #269 of 292
82%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #33 of 292
19%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #17 of 292
43%
Minor dwellings approved
122 decided (1-9 homes)
60%
Major dwellings approved
10 decided (10+ homes)
44%
Change of use approved
25 decided
1,151
Total decisions
287 refused in 2025