Roof and cladding works at Ranmore Service & Engineering Works, Betchworth

What was proposed

The application was to replace the roof and wall cladding, alter windows and install photovoltaic panels on the roof of an engineering works.

“Replacement of roof and wall cladding with alterations to fenestration and installation of Photovoltaic panels to the roof Ranmore Service & Engineering Works, Station Road, Betchworth, RH3 7BZ The Committee considered the report set out on pages 145 to 156 of the agenda together with the further material set out in the addendum and other matters discussed in the meeting.”

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The agent spoke on behalf of the applicant

A representative spoke on behalf of the applicant.

Concern about light spilling onto neighbours

Members supported the proposal but raised concern about light spilling onto a neighbouring field and homes; officers said an informative to turn lights off at night had been included, though a condition was not considered reasonable.

“Members expressed support for the proposals, although some concerns were raised in relation to the issue of light passing across a neighbouring field and into neighbouring homes. Officers advised that an informative had been included to turn off lights at nighttime but a condition on the same subject would not be considered reasonable.”

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Vote and decision

The committee granted permission, with 12 in favour and 1 abstention, subject to the conditions in the officer's report.

“The Chairman proposed a motion to approve the application as per the officer’s recommendation subject to the conditions in the officer’s report. (NB. Counted vote on the decision of the Committee – 12 in favour, 0 against, 1 abstentions) RESOLVED: That permission be GRANTED in respect of application no. MO/2025/02039 subject to the conditions in the officer’s report and additional information contained in the addendum.”

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