Mixed-use building at T A Boxall & Co, Horley

“This is a full planning application for demolition of all existing buildings on the site and the erection of a four storey building in a mix of uses comprising of a ground floor flexible Class E use, with 8 residential flats above, together with parking for both the commercial and residential uses and landscaping. The application follows a similar one, made last year under reference 24/00570/F, refused for design and amenity issues.”

“The site is located within the Bridge Industrial Area – Balcombe Road, a designated and safeguarded employment area within the RBBC DMP, which extends to the north and west of the site comprising a range of industrial and other commercial…”

“Planning Committee Agenda Item: 6 9 September 2026 26/00013/F uses. Located on the edge of the estate, adjacent to other residential uses, it is considered to be appropriate for residential use which would otherwise be resisted in a designated employment area. Adjacent to the site to the rear, within the industrial estate is the former Horley Brewery, a locally listed building in the 1870s high gothic style.”

“24/00570/F Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of site to provide a mixed-use building comprising ground and first floor flexible Class E use and eight C3 residential apartments with associated vehicle parking, landscaping, and other Refused 21/07/2025”

“The previous recent application (ref: 24/00570/F) for the demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of site to provide a mixed-use building comprising ground and first floor flexible Class E use and eight C3 residential apartments with associated vehicle parking, landscaping, and other required works was refused for the following reasons:”

“It is considered that the noise impact, principally from road traffic, needs to be mitigated by an insulation condition. The impact from noise created by the proposal can be controlled by conditions in respect of a delivery and service management plan, opening hours and for details of all mechanical plantwork.”

“Issues around neighbour amenity, flooding, sustainability and energy are considered acceptable, subject to the imposition of appropriate conditions.”

“Regulatory Support Services (RSS) - the Council’s noise consultant: No objection subject to conditions.”

“The Noise Impact Assessment Report identifies the development site as heavily impacted by road traffic noise and therefore measures will be required to ensure the proposed dwellings are provided with appropriate noise mitigation and ventilation measures. Controls will also be required to limit the impact of plant and delivery noise, including conditions to limit hours of operation and for deliveries.”

“Issue Response Inadequate parking See paragraph 6.67 No need for the development See paragraphs 6.5, 6.16 and 6.38 Increase in traffic and congestion…”

“See paragraph 6.69 Noise & disturbance See paragraphs 6.44-6.48 and 6.61 Deliveries at unsociable hours See paragraphs 6.61 and 6.69 Hazard to highway safety - the proposed site entrance would increase the risk of accidents at a junction known for numerous accidents.”

“There was concern raised regarding the lack of parking at the site, however this was not raised as a concern by Surrey Highways due to it being a town centre location. There was also concern raised regarding the delivery lorry being able to manoeuvre when delivering to the store. Tracking showed this was acceptable to the Highway Authority.”

“RESOLVED that planning permission be GRANTED subject to conditions as per the recommendation and subject to an amendment to condition 14 and an additional condition requiring terrace/balcony screens to the sides of the front and rear as follows:”

“Notwithstanding the plans hereby approved and prior to first occupation of the flats, details of privacy screens to the sides of the front and rear terraces and balconies shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The privacy screens shall be installed prior to first occupation of the flats and thereafter maintained and retained in accordance with the approved details.”