Care home extension at The Reigate Beaumont, Colley Lane, Reigate

“The proposal seeks planning permission for a two-storey rear/side extension to the care home at its north flank. The enlargement would Provide 10 ensuite bedrooms (a net increase of 9 additional bedrooms). The new bedrooms would at ground floor level with a lounge/dining room and terrace. The lower ground floor would provide a pavilion opening out to the garden.”

“Site area Existing floor area Proposed floor area Existing bedroom provision Proposed bedroom provision 0.4 1 Ha 2191 square metres 2649 square metres 53 62 Existing use Care home (Use Class C2 - Residential Institutions) Proposed use Care home (Use Class C2 - Residential Institutions) Existing parking spaces 17 Proposed parking spaces 22 Parking standard Individual assessment/ justification…”

“The site is occupied by a substantial care home (formerly a school, and previous to that a dwelling) built to the designs of Blunden Shadbolt in 1924 in brick, its present appearance largely is from Robert Lutyens's remodelling of 1935 in timber frame. The property has an impressive terrace garden abutting the south of the house and wooded grounds of a variety of species. It has some post war extensions to the north and 1990's extensions to the south.”

“The site occupies an urban fringe location west of Reigate Town’s built-up area. The surrounding area is predominantly residential, comprising detached properties in generous plots and a low- footprint density.”

“The site lies within the Metropolitan Green Belt. The current National Planning Policy Framework (2024) (NPPF) post-dates the inception of adopted local green belt policy. It is submitted that the proposed development should be considered under the relaxation in the application of NPPF paragraph 154(g) which confirms that the ‘partial or complete development of previously developed land (including a material change of use to residential or mixed use residential), whether…”

“The site lies within Flanchford Road and Colley Lane Conservation Area. The proposed extension has been designed to be sympathetic to the appearance of the host building. No objection is raised from a conservation viewpoint subject to a series of conditions controlling external materials, detailing and hardstanding.”

“Conservation Officer: No objections subject to conditions.”

“Surrey County Council Critical Drainage Officer: No objection subject to conditions. We are satisfied that the proposed drainage scheme meets requirements and content with the development proposed.”

“25/01131/F - THE REIGATE BEAUMONT, COLLEY LANE, REIGATE The Committee considered an application at the Reigate Beaumont, Colley Lane, Reigate for a two storey rear extension to care home, alterations to car park and all other associated works. As amended on 02/09/2025, 17/09/2025, 30/09/25, 13/10/2025 and on 16/10/2025.”

“There was concern regarding construction traffic and the need to protect the lane and hedgerow. It was stated that the construction management plan was in place to deal with this, specifically condition H.”

“RESOLVED that planning permission be GRANTED subject to conditions as per the recommendation.”