Homebase Rushworth Road Reigate Surrey RH2 0QG Data via plota.co.uk

26/01074/SCOPE - Screening Opinion Decided

Proposal

Screening opinion with regards to the demolition of the existing building and erection of a Class E(a) (retail) food store, at Homebase, Rushworth Road, Reigate. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
24 Jun 2026
EIA is not required
20 Jul 2026

EIA is not required on 20 Jul 2026 · Neighbourhood Development Manager · Last checked 21 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Reigate
Application type
Screening Opinion
Postcode
RH2 0QG
Received
24 Jun 2026
Validated
24 Jun 2026
Ward
Reigate
Case officer
Show
Target decision
15 Jul 2026
Decision
EIA is not required
Decision date
20 Jul 2026
Decision level
Neighbourhood Development Manager
Applicant
Show
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 performance
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