Elmbridge Borough Council has made available a range of resources to assist residents, developers, and businesses with planning permission and applications. The council’s website provides clear guidance on the requirements and processes involved in planning applications.
Validation Requirements
The council offers a tool to help applicants understand the validation requirements necessary to process planning applications effectively.
Planning Applications for Householders
Householders can find out whether they need planning permission for changes to their property, receive advice before applying, and learn how to submit their applications.
Planning Applications for Developers and Businesses
Developers and businesses are provided with policies and guidance to review before applying, including pre-application advice and instructions on submitting applications.
Appealing Planning Decisions
Information is available on how to appeal planning decisions, including deadlines for appeals and details of current appeals.
Additional Planning Services
- Dropped Kerbs: Guidance on how to get the kerb lowered outside residential properties.
- Prior Approval: Details on when prior approval is required for permitted development.
- Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) for Developers: Information on CIL, including exemptions, the planning application process, charges, and appeals.
- Development Contributions: A guide to contributions required from new developments towards infrastructure, affordable housing, and the Thames Basin Heaths.
- Telecommunications Masts: Access to a map showing locations of existing and proposed telecoms masts in Elmbridge.
- Great Crested Newt District Licensing Scheme: Information about the great crested newt, the licensing scheme, and how to join.
- Developer Guidance on Recycling and Waste: Advice for property developers on storage and collection of householder waste.
