High-level roof replacement at Library Bourne Hall, Spring Street, Ewell

What was proposed

The application proposed a poly-roof insulation and liquid membrane system on Bourne Hall’s high-level roof.

“The proposed new roof would match the existing colour of the roof; however, it would sit approximately 150mm higher than the existing roof. There would be no visual change to the roof from ground level.”

Officer report

The site

Bourne Hall is a Grade II listed community building beside a car park in a landscaped setting and within 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.”

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

Officer report

Earlier applications

Recent site applications included approved works to the building and pending applications for a timber outbuilding and the related roof project.

“App No. Description Status 25/01512/FUL Single storey timber outbuilding to accommodate the storage of items for the Library of Things Pending consideration 25/01399/FUL 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

Consultation responses

The Conservation Officer had no objection, Historic England made no comments, and no public submissions were received.

“Consultee Comments Historic England No comments EEBC Conservation Officer 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. No submissions were received.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The committee received an officer presentation, and no speakers registered to address the application.

The committee vote

The committee unanimously agreed the officer recommendation after a motion was proposed and seconded.

“Epsom and Ewell Borough Council 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 Officer Recommendation: Approval, subject to conditions and informatives Officer Presentation: The Committee received a presentation on the application from the Planning Development Team Leader. Public Speaking: No speakers registered to speak on this application.”

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