Epsom and Ewell planning statistics
Householder applications decided in the year to June 2026, compared with the rest of England.
How long does planning permission take in Epsom and Ewell?
Epsom and Ewell decided 87.8% of householder applications within 8 weeks without an extension in the year to June 2026, against 62.7% across England.
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Within 8 weeks, no extension
87.8%
18th of 297
25.1 points faster than England
Granted
86.9%
239th of 297
3.6 points lower than England
Extension of time
8.0%
15th of 297
24.3 points lower than England
Decisions (12 months)
411
Epsom and Ewell decided 411 householder applications in the year to June 2026, granting 86.9%.
87.8% were decided within 8 weeks with no extension, against 62.7% across England (18th of 297 for speed).
A further 8.0% were decided under an extension of time agreed with the applicant.
Of 13 householder appeals decided in the same period, 23.1% were allowed.
How quickly decisions are made
Epsom and Ewell against England, share of householder decisions each quarter
- Within 8 weeks, no extension
- Extension of time
- England, within 8 weeks
Show data
| Quarter | Within 8 weeks, no extension | Extension of time | England, within 8 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Q1 | 94.8% | 0.0% | 89.5% |
| 2008 Q2 | 96.4% | 0.0% | 89.4% |
| 2008 Q3 | 93.5% | 0.0% | 89.7% |
| 2008 Q4 | 95.2% | 0.0% | 90.3% |
| 2009 Q1 | 95.2% | 0.0% | 90.3% |
| 2009 Q2 | 96.5% | 0.0% | 91.7% |
| 2009 Q3 | 97.5% | 0.0% | 91.4% |
| 2009 Q4 | 93.5% | 0.0% | 91.0% |
| 2010 Q1 | 90.5% | 0.0% | 88.8% |
| 2010 Q2 | 90.1% | 0.0% | 89.8% |
| 2010 Q3 | 94.5% | 0.0% | 88.4% |
| 2010 Q4 | 83.2% | 0.0% | 87.7% |
| 2011 Q1 | 74.5% | 0.0% | 86.4% |
| 2011 Q2 | 92.6% | 0.0% | 85.9% |
| 2011 Q3 | 92.1% | 0.0% | 84.9% |
| 2011 Q4 | 94.7% | 0.0% | 84.9% |
| 2012 Q1 | 91.3% | 0.0% | 83.7% |
| 2012 Q2 | 85.7% | 0.0% | 84.2% |
| 2012 Q3 | 89.8% | 0.0% | 82.9% |
| 2012 Q4 | 87.8% | 0.0% | 85.2% |
| 2013 Q1 | 92.1% | 0.0% | 85.7% |
| 2013 Q2 | 91.3% | 0.0% | 86.3% |
| 2013 Q3 | 91.5% | 0.0% | 85.3% |
| 2013 Q4 | 91.7% | 0.0% | 86.3% |
| 2014 Q1 | 83.2% | 0.0% | 85.4% |
| 2014 Q2 | 79.4% | 0.0% | 84.9% |
| 2014 Q3 | 85.2% | 0.0% | 82.5% |
| 2014 Q4 | 97.0% | 0.0% | 82.1% |
| 2015 Q1 | 93.6% | 0.0% | 80.4% |
| 2015 Q2 | 95.8% | 2.4% | 80.6% |
| 2015 Q3 | 91.3% | 2.7% | 79.2% |
| 2015 Q4 | 91.0% | 3.0% | 80.0% |
| 2016 Q1 | 92.5% | 4.1% | 78.3% |
| 2016 Q2 | 93.6% | 1.6% | 79.8% |
| 2016 Q3 | 84.8% | 10.4% | 77.7% |
| 2016 Q4 | 87.9% | 7.6% | 78.0% |
| 2017 Q1 | 83.9% | 13.5% | 77.3% |
| 2017 Q2 | 89.4% | 4.9% | 78.5% |
| 2017 Q3 | 72.4% | 14.1% | 76.1% |
| 2017 Q4 | 76.3% | 12.5% | 77.1% |
| 2018 Q1 | 75.0% | 18.1% | 73.7% |
| 2018 Q2 | 69.2% | 12.2% | 74.0% |
| 2018 Q3 | 77.7% | 17.6% | 72.7% |
| 2018 Q4 | 83.3% | 14.0% | 72.7% |
| 2019 Q1 | 91.0% | 7.5% | 69.9% |
| 2019 Q2 | 83.2% | 15.2% | 72.1% |
| 2019 Q3 | 75.9% | 12.0% | 69.6% |
| 2019 Q4 | 87.2% | 9.6% | 71.5% |
| 2020 Q1 | 77.3% | 14.9% | 68.4% |
| 2020 Q2 | 80.3% | 14.2% | 63.9% |
| 2020 Q3 | 80.7% | 8.8% | 63.8% |
| 2020 Q4 | 71.4% | 9.3% | 65.3% |
| 2021 Q1 | 51.0% | 11.9% | 59.4% |
| 2021 Q2 | 32.0% | 7.3% | 58.4% |
| 2021 Q3 | 14.8% | 9.8% | 53.1% |
| 2021 Q4 | 7.7% | 3.4% | 53.0% |
| 2022 Q1 | 12.9% | 26.1% | 51.6% |
| 2022 Q2 | 47.1% | 50.0% | 56.0% |
| 2022 Q3 | 53.9% | 41.8% | 53.3% |
| 2022 Q4 | 32.7% | 65.5% | 54.1% |
| 2023 Q1 | 47.0% | 50.7% | 53.5% |
| 2023 Q2 | 60.3% | 38.9% | 58.5% |
| 2023 Q3 | 66.4% | 31.9% | 59.0% |
| 2023 Q4 | 59.2% | 35.0% | 59.8% |
| 2024 Q1 | 83.0% | 15.0% | 58.8% |
| 2024 Q2 | 80.3% | 17.3% | 64.4% |
| 2024 Q3 | 83.9% | 14.5% | 64.2% |
| 2024 Q4 | 92.6% | 7.4% | 65.6% |
| 2025 Q1 | 86.0% | 10.8% | 62.1% |
| 2025 Q2 | 92.6% | 4.1% | 65.0% |
| 2025 Q3 | 85.1% | 12.3% | 62.5% |
| 2025 Q4 | 93.0% | 5.0% | 64.7% |
| 2026 Q1 | 89.5% | 5.3% | 60.6% |
| 2026 Q2 | 84.3% | 8.8% | 62.7% |
Share of applications granted
Epsom and Ewell against England
- Epsom and Ewell
- England
Show data
| Quarter | Epsom and Ewell | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Q1 | 87.3% | 85.1% |
| 2008 Q2 | 82.7% | 86.1% |
| 2008 Q3 | 76.0% | 86.3% |
| 2008 Q4 | 76.0% | 85.3% |
| 2009 Q1 | 82.1% | 85.9% |
| 2009 Q2 | 79.6% | 86.8% |
| 2009 Q3 | 86.0% | 87.4% |
| 2009 Q4 | 78.9% | 86.9% |
| 2010 Q1 | 85.7% | 87.0% |
| 2010 Q2 | 87.2% | 88.0% |
| 2010 Q3 | 81.9% | 87.7% |
| 2010 Q4 | 77.0% | 87.5% |
| 2011 Q1 | 87.3% | 87.9% |
| 2011 Q2 | 81.6% | 88.5% |
| 2011 Q3 | 83.6% | 88.3% |
| 2011 Q4 | 93.0% | 88.3% |
| 2012 Q1 | 94.2% | 88.2% |
| 2012 Q2 | 88.2% | 89.2% |
| 2012 Q3 | 86.8% | 89.0% |
| 2012 Q4 | 87.8% | 88.9% |
| 2013 Q1 | 92.1% | 89.8% |
| 2013 Q2 | 89.8% | 90.6% |
| 2013 Q3 | 90.7% | 90.3% |
| 2013 Q4 | 91.7% | 89.6% |
| 2014 Q1 | 85.7% | 89.8% |
| 2014 Q2 | 87.5% | 90.5% |
| 2014 Q3 | 82.4% | 90.0% |
| 2014 Q4 | 87.2% | 89.2% |
| 2015 Q1 | 89.3% | 89.3% |
| 2015 Q2 | 88.0% | 90.2% |
| 2015 Q3 | 94.0% | 90.0% |
| 2015 Q4 | 94.0% | 89.2% |
| 2016 Q1 | 91.8% | 90.0% |
| 2016 Q2 | 92.0% | 90.3% |
| 2016 Q3 | 87.8% | 90.2% |
| 2016 Q4 | 93.6% | 89.7% |
| 2017 Q1 | 94.2% | 89.9% |
| 2017 Q2 | 89.4% | 90.5% |
| 2017 Q3 | 88.3% | 90.0% |
| 2017 Q4 | 88.2% | 90.1% |
| 2018 Q1 | 90.5% | 90.5% |
| 2018 Q2 | 93.0% | 91.0% |
| 2018 Q3 | 87.8% | 91.2% |
| 2018 Q4 | 89.3% | 90.5% |
| 2019 Q1 | 85.7% | 90.3% |
| 2019 Q2 | 94.6% | 91.0% |
| 2019 Q3 | 91.7% | 90.6% |
| 2019 Q4 | 86.4% | 89.8% |
| 2020 Q1 | 86.5% | 89.9% |
| 2020 Q2 | 89.8% | 90.2% |
| 2020 Q3 | 86.8% | 90.6% |
| 2020 Q4 | 82.1% | 90.3% |
| 2021 Q1 | 85.3% | 90.9% |
| 2021 Q2 | 85.3% | 91.2% |
| 2021 Q3 | 92.6% | 91.0% |
| 2021 Q4 | 97.4% | 90.1% |
| 2022 Q1 | 88.9% | 90.0% |
| 2022 Q2 | 92.4% | 90.4% |
| 2022 Q3 | 88.5% | 89.8% |
| 2022 Q4 | 93.6% | 89.4% |
| 2023 Q1 | 89.6% | 89.3% |
| 2023 Q2 | 86.5% | 89.2% |
| 2023 Q3 | 89.7% | 88.6% |
| 2023 Q4 | 88.3% | 88.2% |
| 2024 Q1 | 84.0% | 88.2% |
| 2024 Q2 | 88.2% | 89.1% |
| 2024 Q3 | 89.5% | 89.4% |
| 2024 Q4 | 84.0% | 88.6% |
| 2025 Q1 | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| 2025 Q2 | 92.6% | 90.4% |
| 2025 Q3 | 87.7% | 90.1% |
| 2025 Q4 | 88.0% | 90.1% |
| 2026 Q1 | 85.3% | 90.6% |
| 2026 Q2 | 86.3% | 91.0% |
How long decisions took
Householder decisions over the last 12 months
- Within 8 weeks87.8%
- 8 to 13 weeks3.2%
- 13 to 26 weeks1.0%
- Over 26 weeks0.0%
- Extension of time agreed8.0%
Show data
| Time taken | Decisions |
|---|---|
| Within 8 weeks | 361 |
| 8 to 13 weeks | 13 |
| 13 to 26 weeks | 4 |
| Over 26 weeks | 0 |
| Extension of time agreed | 33 |
Appeals
- Decided
- 13
- Allowed
- 23.1%
- Median wait
- 13 weeks
Householder appeals to the Planning Inspectorate decided in the same 12 months. England: 34.4% allowed.
Refusals overturned at appeal
9.0% of refusals were later overturned at appeal (July 2021 to June 2026): 24 appeals allowed against 268 refusals.
125th highest of 299 planning authorities. England: 8.9% (July 2021 to June 2026).
Householder refusals from MHCLG table PS2; appeals allowed from the Planning Inspectorate. Approximate: appeals decided in the period, which can relate to earlier refusals.
Larger home extensions (prior approval)
Single-storey rear extensions deeper than 4 metres on a detached house (3 metres otherwise), up to 8 metres (6 metres), can use prior approval instead of a planning application, except in conservation areas, National Landscapes and other protected areas.
Of 35 larger extension notifications between July 2025 and June 2026, 28 needed no approval, 6 were approved and 1 was refused.
Fewer than 10 decided in the period.
Figures as first published (provisional).
MHCLG live table PDR 1.
Enforcement
1 planning enforcement notice issued in the year to June 2026.
0.03 per 1,000 homes, against 0.17 across England. 37th lowest of 294 planning authorities.
Covers all types of development, not only extensions.
MHCLG table P130; homes from the VOA Council Tax stock of properties.
Protected areas
28 conservation areas: Adelphi Road, Ashstead, Braithwell, Brodsworth, Burgh Heath Road, Chalk Lane, Church Street, Epsom, Clifton, College Road, Doncaster - Market Place, Downs Road Estate, Epsom Town Centre and 16 more.
30 Article 4 areas: A-Plan House, Upper High Street (Change of Use), Adephi Court, East Street, Epsom (Change of Use), Bradford House, 39a East Street (Change of Use), Burgh Heath Road, Church Street (Epsom), College Road, Downs Road Estate, Eastleigh House, East Street,Epsom (Change of Use), Emerald House, East Street, Epsom (Change of Use), Epsom Chase, Hook Road, Epsom (Change of Use), Epsom Gateway, Ashley Avenue,Epsom (Change of Use), Epsom Town Centre (primary retail frontages only) and 18 more.
Both can remove permitted development rights, so check with the council before relying on them. Permitted development rules
To check one postcode for a conservation area, listed buildings nearby, flood zone and radon, use the address check.
planning.data.gov.uk.
Builders
495 registered building and trade firms in 2026, 14.8 per 1,000 homes, about 0.8 householder decisions per firm a year.
40th highest of 294 planning authorities. England median: 10.1 per 1,000 homes and 0.5 decisions per firm.
Counts VAT or PAYE registered firms only, rounded to 5 by ONS; self-employed builders below the VAT threshold aren't included.
ONS UK Business Counts; homes from the VOA Council Tax stock of properties; decisions from MHCLG table PS2.
Compared with neighbouring councils
Decisions and approvals in the year to June 2026; overturns over each council's appeal window; builders per 1,000 homes in 2026.
Decided within 8 weeks, no extension
- Epsom and Ewell87.8%
- Mole Valley43.0%
- Reigate and Banstead75.4%
- Kingston upon Thames79.9%
- Sutton91.2%
- England62.7%
Granted
- Epsom and Ewell86.9%
- Mole Valley76.6%
- Reigate and Banstead93.5%
- Kingston upon Thames83.0%
- Sutton91.8%
- England90.5%
Refusals overturned at appeal
- Epsom and Ewell9.0%
- Mole Valley7.4%
- Reigate and Banstead9.8%
- Kingston upon Thames6.8%
- Sutton8.0%
- England8.9%
Registered building firms per 1,000 homes
- Epsom and Ewell14.8
- Mole Valley14.2
- Reigate and Banstead15.9
- Kingston upon Thames11.3
- Sutton17.1
- England median10.1
Questions about planning in Epsom and Ewell
How long does planning permission take in Epsom and Ewell?
Epsom and Ewell decided 87.8% of householder applications within 8 weeks without an extension in the year to June 2026, against 62.7% across England.
Is my house in a conservation area in Epsom and Ewell?
28 conservation areas: Adelphi Road, Ashstead, Braithwell, Brodsworth, Burgh Heath Road, Chalk Lane, Church Street, Epsom, Clifton, College Road, Doncaster - Market Place, Downs Road Estate, Epsom Town Centre and 16 more. Most councils publish a conservation area map showing whether a street is inside one.
How many builders are there in Epsom and Ewell?
495 registered building and trade firms in 2026, 14.8 per 1,000 homes, about 0.8 householder decisions per firm a year. Counts VAT or PAYE registered firms only, rounded to 5 by ONS; self-employed builders below the VAT threshold aren't included.
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Epsom and Ewell?
Many extensions can be built under permitted development without an application, but conservation areas and Article 4 directions can remove those rights, so check whether your address is in a conservation area or covered by an Article 4 direction before relying on them. Do you need planning permission?
Property prices and energy performance in Epsom and Ewell
Homes sold July 2023 to June 2026, matched to the floor area and energy rating on their Energy Performance Certificate.
Median price per m²
£5,821
2,887 sales
33% above South East
Homes sold rated EPC A to C
43.3%
Median energy score 67
9.3 points below South East
Value added by extending, per m²
£3,116
22.2% on the sale price
29% above South East
Energy upgrade, no extension
+4.6%
Sale-price uplift when the energy score rose 5+ points
In line with South East
The median home sold in Epsom and Ewell was £550,000 for 90 m² of floor space. Price per m² is up 21% since 2015 (£4,783 to £5,774 per m², 2025). Across all 22,863 homes with a certificate, 45.2% are rated A to C on their latest one.
161 houses here were extended between two sales (second sale 2016 to 2026), adding a median 35 m². They sold for a median 22.2% more than similar unextended houses, £3,116 for each m² added. Will an extension pay for itself here?
Medians from HM Land Registry sale prices and MHCLG Energy Performance Certificates; groups under 30 sales or 50 extended houses are not shown. These describe past sales across many homes, not a valuation of any one. How these are worked out
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