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

26/01039/RET - Retention / Continued Use Approved

Proposal

Change of use from car storage to Sui Generis Coach/Bus Depot with associated office and ancillary infrastructure (In retrospect). As amended on 06/08/2026 and on 11/08/2026 Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
24 Jun 2026
Consultation
7 Jul 2026
Approved
14 Aug 2026

Approved on 14 Aug 2026 · Neighbourhood Development Manager · Last checked 14 Aug 2026

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
Approved with Conditions
Decision date
14 Aug 2026
Decision level
Neighbourhood Development Manager
Applicant
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Agent
Scott Hobbs Planning

Public comments

No public comments yet.

9 neighbours consulted · Last counted 14 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15014141
Neighbours
29 Jun 2026
Consultation
7 Jul 2026
Comments by
28 Jul 2026
Reigate
Planning Authority Score
7.3/10
Good
#52 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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