Cllr Jackie Davies

The council has refused a planning application for development at the Gas Holder Station site in Motspur Park, New Malden. The application was turned down by the planning committee.

Planning permission has been approved for development at Hobkirk House on Blagdon Road in New Malden. This is an outline planning application, meaning the basic principle of development has been agreed but detailed plans will come later.

Kingston Council has adopted a new Statement of Licensing Policy that will run from 2026 to 2031. This policy sets out how the council will handle licensing decisions for things like pubs, clubs, shops selling alcohol, and entertainment venues.

Kingston Council approved a motion supporting national gambling reform to better protect local residents from gambling-related harm.

The council approved recommendations listed on page D1 of their agenda pack. Without access to the specific details, we can't say exactly what was decided.

Kingston Council's Surbiton committee will decide on a planning application to convert a house at 3 The Mall into 2 flats, with extensions and loft conversion. People who objected during consultation can speak at the meeting if they register by 10am on 16 January.