1 New Battlebridge Lane Merstham Surrey RH1 3JZ Data via plota.co.uk

26/01039/RET - Retention / Continued Use Registered
Change of useCommercial & major works

Proposal

Change of use from car storage to Sui Generis Coach/Bus Depot with associated office and ancillary infrastructure (in retrospect) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
24 Jun 2026
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Consultation
29 Jun 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

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Important details

Council
Reigate
Application type
Retention / Continued Use
Postcode
RH1 3JZ
Received
24 Jun 2026
Validated
24 Jun 2026
Ward
Hooley, Merstham And Netherne
Case officer
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Target decision
19 Aug 2026
Decision level
Principal Planning Officer
Applicant
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Agent
Scott Hobbs Planning

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15014141
Neighbours
29 Jun 2026
Consultation
29 Jun 2026
Comments by
20 Jul 2026

Historical activity at this location

23 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2024 Approved
4 Radstock Way Merstham Surrey RH1 3NG
Single storey wrap around extension.
24/00814/HHOLD
2024 Approved
4 Radstock Way Merstham Surrey RH1 3NG
Single storey wrap around extension.
24/00814/HHOLD
2023 Approved
6 Radstock Way Merstham Surrey RH1 3NG
Single storey rear extension with flat roof and one roof light. Max height 3m, height at…
23/01938/PDE
2023 Approved
6 Radstock Way Merstham Surrey RH1 3NG
Single storey rear extension with flat roof and one roof light. Max height 3m, height at…
23/01938/PDE
2023 Approved
44 Radstock Way Merstham Surrey RH1 3NG
Loft conversion with rear-aspect flat roof box dormer
23/01455/CLP
2023 Approved
44 Radstock Way Merstham Surrey RH1 3NG
Loft conversion with rear-aspect flat roof box dormer
23/01455/CLP
2022 Approved
54 Radstock Way Merstham Surrey RH1 3NG
Proposing to convert existing conservatory into extension, 3m into rear garden. Proposed…
22/02789/CLP
2022 Approved
54 Radstock Way Merstham Surrey RH1 3NG
Proposing to convert existing conservatory into extension, 3m into rear garden. Proposed…
22/02789/CLP
2022 Approved
38 Radstock Way Merstham Redhill Surrey RH1 3NG
Erection of 1no new 4 bedroom semi detached property. As amended on 20/07/2022, 01/08/202…
22/01207/F
2022 Approved
38 Radstock Way Merstham Redhill Surrey RH1 3NG
Erection of 1no new 4 bedroom semi detached property. As amended on 20/07/2022, 01/08/202…
22/01207/F
2021 Refused
4 Radstock Way Merstham Redhill Surrey RH1 3NG
Single storey rear and two storey side extensions
21/01823/HHOLD
2021 Approved
47 Malmstone Avenue Merstham Redhill Surrey RH1 3ND
New single storey side extension to existing end of terrace dwelling on corner plot. Vari…
21/02625/S73
2021 Approved
4 Radstock Way Merstham Redhill Surrey RH1 3NG
Proposed single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.30m, height at eaves 3.00m and ex…
21/01450/PDE
2021 Approved
47 Malmstone Avenue Merstham Redhill Surrey RH1 3ND
New single storey side extension to existing end of terrace dwelling on corner plot.
21/00800/HHOLD
2021 Approved
19 Radstock Way Merstham Redhill Surrey RH1 3NF
Single storey side and rear extension and porch. As amended on 24/02/2021.
21/00126/HHOLD
2019 Approved
2 Radstock Way Merstham Redhill Surrey RH1 3NG
Single storey side/rear extension. As amended on 07/05/2019.
19/00492/HHOLD
2019 Approved
2 Radstock Way Merstham Redhill Surrey RH1 3NG
Single storey side/rear extension. As amended on 07/05/2019.
19/00492/HHOLD
2018 Approved
30 Radstock Way Merstham Redhill Surrey RH1 3NG
Submission of materials details pursuant to condition 3 of permission 18/01341/F. Demolit…
18/01341/DET03
2018 Approved
30 Radstock Way Merstham Redhill Surrey RH1 3NG
Submission of construction transport management plan details pursuant to condition 8 of p…
18/01341/DET08
2018
2 Radstock Way Merstham Redhill Surrey RH1 3NG
Retrospective planning permission for a 4ft fence around the front garden and a 6ft fence…
18/01710/HHOLD
2018 Approved
61 Malmstone Avenue Merstham Redhill Surrey RH1 3ND
Permitted development proposal of a rear single storey extension, loft conversion and dor…
18/01545/CLP
2018 Approved
30 Radstock Way Merstham Redhill Surrey RH1 3NG
Demolition of existing dwelling and replacement with new dwelling. As amended on 20/07/20…
18/01341/F
2016 Approved
72 Wood Street Merstham Redhill Surrey RH1 3PF
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Reigate
Planning Authority Score
7/10
Good
#62 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Reigate is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #72 out of 292. Only 26% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
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Reigate decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #171 of 292
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #152 of 292
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #72 of 292
26%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #37 of 292
70%
Minor dwellings approved
113 decided (1-9 homes)
80%
Major dwellings approved
10 decided (10+ homes)
80%
Change of use approved
30 decided
1,027
Total decisions
129 refused in 2025
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings