Planning permission in Epsom and Ewell

In the last 12 months, 86.5% of home project applications were approved in Epsom and Ewell (303 decided): extensions, loft conversions and similar work. A typical home project decision takes about seven weeks (median 52 days).

Across all application types, 86.3% of 3,583 applications decided since April 2023 were approved. Based on Epsom and Ewell's public planning register. Data last updated: 22 August 2026.

4,113Total applications

3,583Decided

86.3%Approval rate (of decided)

3,093 Approved+490 Refused+81 Withdrawn+446 Pending+3 Outcome not determined=4,113 Total

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By Development Category

All applications on record, not only the last 12 months.

Category	Decided	Approved	Refused	Approval rate
Home extensions and alterations (householder)	1,191	1,054	137	88.5%
Tree works in a conservation area	628	608	20	96.8%
Certificate of lawfulness (confirming permitted development)	412	336	76	81.6%
Full planning applications	302	221	81	73.2%
Discharging planning conditions	218	193	25	88.5%
General Permitted Development - Extns	130	116	14	89.2%
Protected tree works (TPO)	117	114	3	97.4%
Changing a planning condition (S73)	113	92	21	81.4%
Listed Building Consent	84	69	15	82.1%
Minor amendment to an approved scheme (S96a)	80	58	22	72.5%
Consultation from Neighbouring Authority	55	51	4	92.7%
Phone masts and telecoms	55	44	11	80.0%
Advertisement Consent	53	34	19	64.2%
Fast Track CLP (Cert Proposed Use)	25	19	6	76.0%
Minerals and waste	25	13	12	52.0%
Change of Use	22	19	3	86.4%
Certificate of lawfulness (existing use)	20	13	7	65.0%
Other*	53	39	14	mixed types

* Other combines smaller categories: Fast Track (Condits Mod or Rem) (9), Outline Planning (9), New dwellings on Detached Houses (6), Mod and discharge of obligations (5), County Matter for Consultation (4), Telecom Development - Notification (4), Permitted Development Solar Photovoltaic (4), Dem buildings - construct new dwellings (3), Reserved matters (detail after outline approval) (2), New dwellings on Det Comm or Mixed (2), Environmental impact screening and scoping (2), Electricity Undertakers Consultation (2), Hazardous Substance Consent (Express) (1).

Quarterly Trend

The most recent three years. Earlier decisions are included in the totals above but not in this chart.

Quarter	Decided	Approved	Approval rate
Q3 2023	80	72	90.0%
Q4 2023	270	239	88.5%
Q1 2024	324	275	84.9%
Q2 2024	350	300	85.7%
Q3 2024	331	281	84.9%
Q4 2024	306	263	85.9%
Q1 2025	288	257	89.2%
Q2 2025	344	304	88.4%
Q3 2025	306	266	86.9%
Q4 2025	310	268	86.5%
Q1 2026	289	242	83.7%
Q2 2026	158	134	84.8%
Q3 2026 (quarter in progress)	6	6	sample too small

By Ward

The 12 wards with the most decided applications, across all years. 259 further decided applications fall in wards not shown.

Among wards with at least 20 decided applications, approval rates range from 82.2% in Cuddington to 90.3% in College, a gap of 8.1 percentage points.

Ward	Decided	Approved	Refused	Approval rate
College	432	390	42	90.3%
Woodcote And Langley Vale	400	348	52	87.0%
Town	390	325	65	83.3%
Nonsuch	361	319	42	88.4%
Ewell Village	345	307	38	89.0%
Cuddington	242	199	43	82.2%
Stamford	231	200	31	86.6%
West Ewell	195	163	32	83.6%
Auriol	179	156	23	87.2%
Ewell Court	177	157	20	88.7%
Stoneleigh	174	152	22	87.4%
Court	164	140	24	85.4%

Frequently asked questions

What is the planning approval rate in Epsom and Ewell?

In the last 12 months, 86.5% of home project applications (extensions, loft conversions and similar work) were approved in Epsom and Ewell, based on 303 decided applications. Across all application types, 86.3% of 3,583 applications decided since April 2023 were approved.

How long does a planning decision take in Epsom and Ewell?

The median time from submission to decision for home project applications decided in Epsom and Ewell in the last 12 months was 52 days (about seven weeks). Times vary case by case.

Do I need planning permission in Epsom and Ewell?

It depends on the project and the property. Many home projects fall under permitted development rights, but constraints such as conservation areas, listed buildings and Article 4 directions change what needs permission at a specific address. See our guides to permitted development rights and Article 4 directions.

Do I need a planning consultant in Epsom and Ewell?

Many home projects do not need one. A straightforward extension on an unconstrained property is often handled directly with the council, or with an architect or agent preparing the drawings. A consultant is more likely to earn their fee where the site is constrained, the council has refused similar schemes, or an appeal is in prospect. Understanding your property's constraints and the council's recent decisions first makes any conversation with a professional a better-informed one.

Planning guides

Not sure what you can build without planning permission? See our guides to permitted development rights, Article 4 directions and planning costs.

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