Replacement storage shed at Cricket Pavillion Weybridge Cricket Club, Weybridge
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Elmbridge Planning Committee on 13 Jan 2026.
What was proposed
Permission was sought to replace a detached storage shed measuring 5 metres by 5 metres.
“Planning permission is sought for a replacement detached storage shed 5 x 5m.”
“Additional Preliminary Roost Assessment received December 2025 and consulted with Surrey Bat Group.”
Officer report
The site
The site is a cricket pavilion within the grounds of a cricket pitch on Elmbridge-owned land and a registered Town and Village Green.
“The application site comprises a sports pavilion occupied by Weybridge Cricket Club set within the wider grounds of the cricket pitch. The site covers an area of approximately 2.5ha and is bound by Queens Road, Hanger Hill and Princes Road, within the settlement area of Weybridge.”
“Adjoining Locally Listed Buildings • Classified Roads • Elmbridge Owned Land • Leisure Site • Registered Town & Village Green…”
Officer report
Planning history
Earlier permissions covered cricket facilities, pavilion changes, irrigation, signs and a children’s drop-in play centre.
“Reference Description Decision 2024/2836 Installation of new artificial single lane cricket facility and replacement of the existing double lane facility and nets. Granted 2022/1671 Installation of new irrigation system with ancillary pump enclosure and 2 water storage tanks Granted 2017/1937 Advertisement Consent: 5 non- illuminated fascia signs Grant advert consent in part/Refuse consent in part 2010/1546 Part change of use of Cricket Pavilion within a Town Village Green…”
“OFFICIAL OFFICIAL 1998/1901 Single storey extension enclosure of existing verandah and new external verandah (renewal of planning permission 93/0195) Granted 1993/0195 Single-storey side extension enclosure of existing verandah and new external verandah Permit 1980/1422 Alterations and extensions to provide improved scoreboard and club facilities Granted WAL/1973/0942 Erection of extensions Granted WAL/1973/0403 Erection of extension to form dressing room and showers Granted…”
Officer report
What officers recommended
Officers recommended permission because the improved storage would support cricket and community recreation, with limited effects on appearance, neighbours, trees and biodiversity.
“The application site is used for sports and leisure with the primary activity being cricket, providing the home for Weybridge Cricket Club. The proposal seeks a replacement detached storage shed. As stated in the applicant’s ‘Planning, Design and Access Statement’ the replacement shed is considered ‘decrepit, being made of wood and well over 25 years old. It is far from weather tight and is not secure’.”
“As such, it is considered that the improved infrastructure provided by the proposed development would benefit the community by helping to ensure sports engagement and health and wellbeing opportunities that could otherwise be lost. Accordingly, the proposed development is considered to be acceptable in principle.”
Officer report
Consultation responses
The Tree Officer, Environmental Health Officer and Surrey Bat Group raised no objections, while the Asset Management Officer noted that landlord consent might be needed.
“Council’s Asset Management Officer – no objection, however, it should be noted that the applicant should review their lease, as landlord’s consent may be required.”
“Council’s Environmental Health Officer – no objection.”
Officer report
The committee decision
The committee permitted the application with the conditions set out in the agenda.
“[Peter Harman left the room during consideration and determination of the application.]”
“Permit with the conditions as outlined in the agenda.”
Minutes
Sources
- Elmbridge Planning Committee minutes, 13 January 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Elmbridge's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Committee
- Elmbridge Planning Committee
- Council
- Elmbridge
- Date
- Tuesday 13 January 2026
- Recommendation
- Officers recommended approval
- Committee decided
- Approved
- Minutes
- The council's minutes
- Meeting
- Agenda and papers (council website)
- Application
- The application (council website)
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This committee's year
11 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 1 against officer advice.
Source: Plota analysis of the committee's minutes.