Roof insulation and membrane at Library Bourne Hall, Spring Street, Ewell

What was proposed

The application proposed a 130mm insulated poly-roof and liquid membrane system matching the existing roof colour.

“The proposal seeks to install a 130mm of polyroof insultation, along with a “Protec” liquid membrane system, to match the existing colour of the roof.”

“The proposal seeks to install a 130mm of polyroof insultation, along with a “Protec” liquid membrane system, to match the existing colour of the roof.”

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The site

Bourne Hall is a Grade II listed building beside its car park, within landscaped surroundings and the Ewell Village Conservation Area.

“The Site comprises Bourne Hall. This is a Grade II Listed Building constructed between 1967-1970 by A.G. Sheppard Fidler and Associates. The building sits adjacent to its car park, both within a landscaped setting.”

“Grade II Listed Building • Locally Listed Building • Ewell Village Conservation Area • Built Up Area • Bat Survey Area • Great Crested Newt Impact Risk Zone • Archaeology Site • SSSI Impact Risk Zone • Gatwick Consultation Area • Heathrow Consultation Area • Council Managed Trees. • Flood Zone 1 • Classified Road…”

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Planning history

Recent site history included approved solar panels, roof felt and internal alterations, alongside related applications still under consideration.

“App No. Description Status 25/01512/FUL Single storey timber outbuilding to accommodate the storage of items for the Library of Things Pending consideration 25/01400/LBA Installation of a poly-roof liquid membrane and roofing system to the high-level area of Bourne Hall to create a waterproofing layer and thermal upgrade. The finished roof will replicate the appearance of the existing green oxidized copper and will be raised by approximately 150mm.”

“App No. Description Status 24/01091/LBA Alterations to fenestration Granted 4 October 2024 24/01015/LBA Installation of Solar PV to flat roofs and Tesla Powerwall batteries for power storage Granted 4 October 2024 24/01013/FUL Installation of Solar PV to flat roofs and Tesla Powerwall batteries for power storage Granted 4 October 2024 24/00618/LBA Install a new layer of roof felt to the existing felt roof.”

Officer report

Officers’ recommendation

Officers recommended approval because the works would improve thermal efficiency, preserve the building and cause no identified harm.

“The proposal would ensure that heat efficiency is greatly improved for the building.”

“The Design and Access Statement, which contains a Heritage Statement sets out the justification and benefits of the proposal. The primary purpose of the proposal is to further improve the thermal efficiency of the building, along with a reduction in maintenance.”

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Consultation and representations

The ecology consultee raised no objection, and no submissions were received after neighbours were notified by letters and notices.

“Consultee Comments EEBC Ecology No objection Public Consultation Neighbours The application was advertised by means of a site notice and press notice. The Site Notice was displayed on 10.12.2025. Letters were sent to 65 neighbours too. No submissions were received.”

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Public speaking

No speakers registered to speak on the application.

The committee’s decision

The committee unanimously granted planning permission subject to conditions and informatives, with an additional plan included in the updated approved-plans condition.

“Epsom and Ewell Borough Council Officer Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions and informatives. Officer Presentation: The Committee received a presentation on the application from the Planning Development Team Leader.”

“Epsom and Ewell Borough Council Grant Planning Permission subject to the following Conditions and Informatives: Conditions (1) Timescale The development hereby permitted shall be commenced within three years from the date of this decision. Reason: To comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).”

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