Merstham Park School Taynton Drive Merstham Surrey RH1 3PU Data via plota.co.uk

24/00866/BNG - Biodiversity Net Gain Approved
Admin / procedural

Proposal

Submission of biodiversity net gain plan details pursuant to permission . Creation of a 3G Artificial Grass Pitch (AGP) with perimeter fencing, hardstanding areas, storage container, floodlights, access footpaths and associated landscape bund. As amended on 02/03/2026… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
5 Feb 2026
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Consultation
10 Feb 2026
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Approved
6 Mar 2026

Approved on 6 Mar 2026 · Head of Places and Planning · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Documents

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Associated applications 9

Site constraints 2

Green belt: London
Inappropriate development needs very special circumstances.
Green belt policy allows a short list of exceptions, such as limited extensions and replacement buildings. Anything else needs very special circumstances that clearly outweigh the harm.
Also on the record
Inside the South Merstham built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · No listed building at the site · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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Important details

Council
Reigate
Application type
Biodiversity Net Gain
Postcode
RH1 3PU
Received
5 Feb 2026
Validated
5 Feb 2026
Ward
Hooley, Merstham And Netherne
Case officer
Show
Target decision
2 Apr 2026
Decision
Approved
Decision date
6 Mar 2026
Decision level
Head of Places and Planning
Applicant
Show
Agent
Surfacing Standards Limited

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14644868
Consultation
10 Feb 2026
Comments by
3 Mar 2026

Historical activity at this location

43 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Approved
Creation of a 3G Artificial Grass Pitch (AGP) with perimeter fencing, hardstanding areas…
24/00866/F
2025 Approved
Creation of a 3G Artificial Grass Pitch (AGP) with perimeter fencing, hardstanding areas…
24/00866/F
2024 Approved
Submission of preliminary ecological assessment details pursuant to condition 5 of permis…
23/01077/DET05
2024 Approved
Submission of preliminary ecological assessment details pursuant to condition 5 of permis…
23/01077/DET05
2024 Approved
Submission of light spill plan details pursuant to condition 4 of permission 23/01077/F…
23/01077/DET04
2024 Approved
Submission of light spill plan details pursuant to condition 4 of permission 23/01077/F…
23/01077/DET04
2023 Approved
Proposal to add LED floodlighting to the school outdoor multi-use games area. As amended…
23/01077/F
2023 Approved
Proposal to add LED floodlighting to the school outdoor multi-use games area. As amended…
23/01077/F
2022 Approved
Non material amendment, an application under section 96A for non-material amendments to v…
20/01591/NMAMD3
2022 Approved
Non material amendment, an application under section 96A for non-material amendments to v…
20/01591/NMAMD3
2022 Approved
Submission of a drainage verification report pursuant to condition 5 of permission 20/015…
20/01591/DET05
2022 Approved
Submission of a drainage verification report pursuant to condition 5 of permission 20/015…
20/01591/DET05
2022 Approved
Submission of remediation method statement details pursuant to Condition 23 of permission…
20/01591/DET23A
2022 Approved
Submission of unexpected contamination details pursuant to Condition 24 of permission 20/…
20/01591/DET24
2022 Approved
Submission of remediation method statement details pursuant to Condition 23 of permission…
20/01591/DET23A
2022 Approved
Submission of unexpected contamination details pursuant to Condition 24 of permission 20/…
20/01591/DET24
2022 Approved
Non-Material Amendment to 20/01591/F : Amend the existing reference to pre-occupation req…
20/01591/NMAMD2
2022 Approved
Non-Material Amendment to 20/01591/F : Amend the existing reference to pre-occupation req…
20/01591/NMAMD2
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2021 Approved
Merstham Park School Taynton Drive Merstham Surrey
Erection of electrical substation, installation of associated cabling and ancillary works.
21/01594/F
2017 Approved
St Nicholas School Taynton Drive Merstham Surrey RH1 3PU
Outline planning application for the demolition of the existing school buildings, includi…
17/02890/OUT
2017 Approved
St Nicholas School Taynton Drive Merstham Surrey RH1 3PU
Outline planning application for the demolition of the existing school buildings, includi…
17/02890/OUT
2017 Approved
St Nicholas School Taynton Drive Merstham Surrey RH1 3PU
Erection of modular school accommodation, car parking, access works, play space, landscap…
17/02891/F
2017 Approved
St Nicholas School Taynton Drive Merstham Surrey RH1 3PU
Erection of modular school accommodation, car parking, access works, play space, landscap…
17/02891/F
2022 Approved
Merstham Park School Taynton Drive Merstham Surrey
Submission of dropped kerbs and tactile paving details pursuant to Condition 8 of permiss…
20/01591/DET08
2022 Approved
Merstham Park School Taynton Drive Merstham Surrey
Submission of dropped kerbs and tactile paving details pursuant to Condition 8 of permiss…
20/01591/DET08
2022 Approved
Merstham Park School Taynton Drive Merstham Surrey
Submission of reinstatement details pursuant to Condition 3 of permission 20/00815/F. Ere…
20/00815/DET03
2022 Approved
Merstham Park School Taynton Drive Merstham Surrey
Submission of reinstatement details pursuant to Condition 3 of permission 20/00815/F. Ere…
20/00815/DET03
2022 Approved
Merstham Park School Taynton Drive Merstham Surrey
Submission of plant and machinery details pursuant to Condition 17 of permission 20/01591…
20/01591/DET17A
2022 Approved
Merstham Park School Taynton Drive Merstham Surrey
Submission of plant and machinery details pursuant to Condition 17 of permission 20/01591…
20/01591/DET17A
2022 Approved
Merstham Park School Taynton Drive Merstham Surrey
Submission of a modeshift stars travel plan pursuant to condition 10 of permission 20/008…
20/00815/DET10
2022 Approved
Merstham Park School Taynton Drive Merstham Surrey
Submission of a modeshift stars travel plan pursuant to condition 9 of permission 20/0159…
20/01591/DET09
2022 Approved
Merstham Park School Taynton Drive Merstham Surrey
Submission of a modeshift stars travel plan pursuant to condition 10 of permission 20/008…
20/00815/DET10
2022 Approved
Merstham Park School Taynton Drive Merstham Surrey
Submission of a modeshift stars travel plan pursuant to condition 9 of permission 20/0159…
20/01591/DET09
2022 Approved
Merstham Park School Taynton Drive Merstham Surrey
Submission of a school travel plan pursuant to condition 7 of permission 20/00815/F. Erec…
20/00815/DET07
2022 Approved
Merstham Park School Taynton Drive Merstham Surrey
Submission of a school travel plan pursuant to condition 7 of permission 20/00815/F. Erec…
20/00815/DET07
2022 Approved
Merstham Park School Taynton Drive Merstham Surrey
Non- Material Amendment to 20/01591/F : Amendments to approved plans - addition and remov…
20/01591/NMAMD1
2022 Approved
Merstham Park School Taynton Drive Merstham Surrey
Non- Material Amendment to 20/01591/F : Amendments to approved plans - addition and remov…
20/01591/NMAMD1
2019 Approved
St Nicholas School Taynton Drive Merstham Surrey RH1 3PU
Submission of travel plan details pursuant to condition 15 of permission 17/02891/F. Erec…
17/02891/DET15
2019 Approved
St Nicholas School Taynton Drive Merstham Surrey RH1 3PU
Submission of travel plan details pursuant to condition 15 of permission 17/02891/F. Erec…
17/02891/DET15
2018 Approved
St Nicholas School Taynton Drive Merstham Surrey RH1 3PU
Submission of access at the junction of Taynton Drive and Sutton Gardens details pursuant…
17/02891/DET12
2018 Approved
St Nicholas School Taynton Drive Merstham Surrey RH1 3PU
Submission of plant or machinery details pursuant to condition 18 of permission 17/02891/…
17/02891/DET18
2018 Approved
St Nicholas School Taynton Drive Merstham Surrey RH1 3PU
Submission of drainage verification report details pursuant to condition 17 of permission…
17/02891/DET17
2018 Approved
St Nicholas School Taynton Drive Merstham Surrey RH1 3PU
Submission of boundary treatment details pursuant to condition 16 of permission ref no 17…
17/02891/DET16
Reigate
Planning Authority Score
7.3/10
Good
#52 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Reigate is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #70 out of 296. Only 26% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
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Reigate decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
88%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #160 of 296
93%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #135 of 296
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #70 of 296
26%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #35 of 296
71%
Minor dwellings approved
110 decided (1-9 homes)
90%
Major dwellings approved
10 decided (10+ homes)
74%
Change of use approved
31 decided
981
Total decisions
116 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings