Long Ditton Ward planning approval rate
Long Ditton Ward ward in Elmbridge has a 77.3% approval rate based on 1,270 planning decisions. Elmbridge overall: 80.7%.
Last updated: September 2026
77.3%
ward approval rate
1,270
Decisions
982
Approved
288
Refused
80.7%
Elmbridge average
Long Ditton Ward is 3.4 percentage points below the Elmbridge average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Long Ditton Ward compares
Long Ditton Ward ward
77.3%
Elmbridge overall
80.7%
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Recent decisions in Long Ditton Ward
Partial hip-to-gable roof extension with rear dormer windows, chimney stack exte · 2026-09-11
Single storey side/rear extension following demolition of existing rear extensio · 2026-09-09
Conversion of garage into habitable use with replacement garage door with window · 2026-09-08
Two storey side extension, part two/part single storey rear extension, alteratio · 2026-09-07
Conversion of existing garden room to gym/study room · 2026-08-20
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