Side extensions in Elmbridge
7,416 applications since 2016. 5,407 approved and 1,414 refused. Refused: about 1 in 5 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- Single storey, no higher than 4 m
- No wider than half the width of the original house
- Not facing a road
England, houses only. Flats, listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 directions change this. The full rules.
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 419 | 235 | 61 |
| 2025 | 525 | 381 | 129 |
| 2024 | 545 | 407 | 122 |
| 2023 | 549 | 411 | 114 |
| 2022 | 677 | 503 | 144 |
| 2021 | 753 | 566 | 139 |
| 2020 | 647 | 482 | 109 |
| 2019 | 673 | 515 | 111 |
| 2018 | 783 | 594 | 102 |
| 2017 | 911 | 666 | 176 |
| 2016 | 934 | 647 | 207 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guildford | 2,544 | 542 | about 1 in 6 |
| Kingston | 3,936 | 1,146 | about 1 in 4 |
| Mole Valley | 10,979 | 1,519 | about 1 in 8 |
| Richmond | 3,238 | 770 | about 1 in 5 |
| Runnymede | 1,331 | 178 | about 1 in 8 |
| Spelthorne | 1,207 | 230 | about 1 in 6 |
| Woking | 1,915 | 342 | about 1 in 7 |