Laurelea Grange Drive Merstham Surrey RH1 3DZ Data via plota.co.uk

26/01265/CLP - Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed Use) Awaiting decision
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Single storey rear extension. As amended on 29/09/2026 Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
6 Aug 2026
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Consultation
12 Aug 2026
Decision
Expected by 9 Oct 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision around 9 Oct 2026; it is now day 64.

The consultation period closed on 3 Sept 2026.

Documents

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Site constraints 7

Merstham Village conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Council document ↗
12 listed buildings within 150 m
Nearest: 1, High Street, Grade II, 56 m away · 12 Grade II
The site itself is not listed. Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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Historic England ↗
Also on the record
National landscape 168 m away: Surrey Hills; Radon affected area, class 2; Green belt 9 m away: London; Inside the South Merstham built-up area; Air quality management area 32 m away: AQMA No.10.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) 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.

Sales history 1

Last sold for £650,000 in April 2020. Detached house, freehold.

27 April 2020£650,000

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

Building

Floor area134 m² (1,442 sq ft)
Energy ratingE (44 out of 100), could reach C
PropertyDetached house, 6 habitable rooms
Built1950 to 1966
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in April 2019, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Reigate
Application type
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed Use)
Postcode
RH1 3DZ
Received
6 Aug 2026
Validated
6 Aug 2026
Ward
Hooley, Merstham And Netherne
Case officer
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Target decision
9 Oct 2026
Decision level
Principal Planning Officer
Applicant
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Agent
Colin Smith Planning Ltd

Decision outlook

Day 64, past the statutory target. 92% of extensions in Reigate are decided within thirteen weeks, which runs to 5 Nov 2026; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 7 Oct 2026.

Day 648 days past the 56-day target
76%decided within 8 weeks
90%approved
584decided in the last year

Plota live figures for extensions decided by Reigate in the last twelve months, from validation. Reigate decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 7 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15108228
Planning Portal ref
PP-15108228
Consultation
12 Aug 2026
Comments by
3 Sept 2026
Statutory expiry
9 Oct 2026

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Refused
Erection of two bedroomed dwelling
25/01124/F
2025 Refused
Erection of two bedroomed dwelling
25/01124/F
2024 Approved
Proposed two storey side extension and conversion of garage to a study. Variation of cond…
24/00519/S73
2024 Approved
Proposed two storey side extension and conversion of garage to a study. Variation of cond…
24/00519/S73
2021 Approved
T1 Yew. Prune the lateral limbs that are encroaching onto the road and damaging council r…
21/01801/CAN
2021 Approved
Fell one contorted willow.
21/01494/CAN
2021 Approved
Proposed two storey side extension and conversion of garage to a study.
21/00773/HHOLD
2021 Approved
Eucalyptus Tree - Fell and re-plant. The tree is considered to have outgrown the location…
21/00263/CAN
2020 Approved
T1 Contorted Willow - Reduce the height by 40%, this being approximately 4m. Remove the b…
20/02008/CAN
2020 Approved
T1 Contorted Willow - Reduce the height by 40%, this being approximately 4m. Remove the b…
20/02008/CAN
2020 Approved
7 Cypress trees on the north boundary - Fell because they are very close to an ancient li…
20/01159/CAN
2020 Approved
7 Cypress trees on the north boundary - Fell because they are very close to an ancient li…
20/01159/CAN
2016 Approved
Reduce height conifer row and repollard one eucalyptus.
16/02626/CAN
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
7 Grange Close Merstham Surrey RH1 3DY
Replace existing conservatory with new single-storey rear extension
25/01318/HHOLD
2025 Approved
7 Grange Close Merstham Surrey RH1 3DY
Replace existing conservatory with new single-storey rear extension
25/01318/HHOLD
2025 Approved
4 Grange Close Merstham Surrey RH1 3DY
Garage conversion into habitable space.
25/00551/CLP
2025 Approved
4 Grange Close Merstham Surrey RH1 3DY
Garage conversion into habitable space.
25/00551/CLP
2025 Approved
7 Grange Close Merstham Surrey RH1 3DY
Single storey rear extension. Max height 4.00m, height eaves 3.00m and 8.00m extending be…
25/00058/PDE
2025 Approved
7 Grange Close Merstham Surrey RH1 3DY
Single storey rear extension. Max height 4.00m, height eaves 3.00m and 8.00m extending be…
25/00058/PDE
2023 Approved
Oak House Grange Drive Merstham Surrey RH1 3DZ
T1 Oak - Reduce in outside dimensions by 1.5m lifting the crown by 2.5m. T2 Oak - Reduce…
23/01969/TPO
2023 Approved
Oak House Grange Drive Merstham Surrey RH1 3DZ
T1 Oak - Reduce in outside dimensions by 1.5m lifting the crown by 2.5m. T2 Oak - Reduce…
23/01969/TPO
2023 Approved
Grange Court Grange Drive Merstham Surrey RH1 3DZ
Fell 1 no. Eucalyptus tree
23/01324/CAN
2023 Approved
Grange Court Grange Drive Merstham Surrey RH1 3DZ
Fell 1 no. Eucalyptus tree
23/01324/CAN
2023 Approved
8 Grange Close Merstham Surrey RH1 3DY
Hip to gable loft conversion with small rear aspect dormer windows.
23/00955/CLP
2023 Approved
8 Grange Close Merstham Surrey RH1 3DY
Hip to gable loft conversion with small rear aspect dormer windows.
23/00955/CLP
2023 Approved
8 Grange Close Merstham Surrey RH1 3DY
Single storey rear extension with alterations and conversion of garage to living accommod…
23/00943/HHOLD
2023 Approved
8 Grange Close Merstham Surrey RH1 3DY
Single storey rear extension with alterations and conversion of garage to living accommod…
23/00943/HHOLD
2023 Withdrawn
8 Grange Close Merstham Surrey RH1 3DY
Form mansard roof to rear of first floor plus single storey rear extension with conversio…
23/00498/HHOLD
2023 Withdrawn
8 Grange Close Merstham Surrey RH1 3DY
Form mansard roof to rear of first floor plus single storey rear extension with conversio…
23/00498/HHOLD
2022 Approved
Montana 8 Grange Court Grange Drive Merstham Surrey RH1 3DZ
Purple cherry prunus located at the rear left hand corner of the property. Fell 3 trunks…
22/02170/CAN
2022 Approved
Montana 8 Grange Court Grange Drive Merstham Surrey RH1 3DZ
Purple cherry prunus located at the rear left hand corner of the property. Fell 3 trunks…
22/02170/CAN
2020 Approved
2 Grange Close Merstham Redhill Surrey RH1 3DY
Two storey side/rear extension. As amended on 21/10/2020 and on 13/11/2020.
20/01976/HHOLD
2020 Approved
2 Grange Close Merstham Redhill Surrey RH1 3DY
Two storey side/rear extension. As amended on 21/10/2020 and on 13/11/2020.
20/01976/HHOLD
2018 Approved
Oak House Grange Drive Merstham Surrey RH1 3DZ
Rear garden. T1 - Oak. Lift to 4m from ground level. Remove all arising debris leaving si…
18/01886/TPO
2018 Approved
Grange Court Grange Drive Merstham Surrey RH1 3DZ
Rear of No3. T1 - Cherry. Reduce and reshape crown by removal of up to 2 metres in crown…
18/00346/CAN
2017 Approved
Oak House Grange Drive Merstham Surrey RH1 3DZ
T1 - Leylandii x 2 Fell completely in sections. T2 - Laurel - x 2 Fell as close to ground…
17/02163/CAN
2017 Approved
Oak House Grange Drive Merstham Surrey RH1 3DZ
T1 - Leylandii x 2 Fell completely in sections. T2 - Laurel - x 2 Fell as close to ground…
17/02163/CAN
2016 Approved
16 London Road South Merstham Redhill Surrey RH1 3DT
Construction of a pre-fabricated concrete single garage.
16/00214/CLP
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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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

Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.