Two family dwellings at Chart Lane, Reigate

“Planning permission is sought for the demolition of the existing structures on the site and the erection of 2 x 2 storey, 4 bedroom dwellings, each with roofspace accommodation, and the formation of off-street parking spaces to the front of each dwelling facing towards Albion Road.”

“The site is located on the northern side of Albion Road, approximately 20m to the east of its junction with Chart Lane. The site forms part of the former Territorial Army Drill Hall located at the corner of Chart Lane and Blackborough Road and is occupied by the former rifle range and a storage building. This larger site also contains the vacant Drill Hall, the former Armoury, and the former caretaker’s cottage. All of the buildings on the site are vacant.”

“The site is located in a residential area, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian two storey semi-detached dwellings and more recent flatted developments.”

“Improvements secured at the pre-application stage: The applicants submitted for pre-application consultation. A site meeting was held at which the proposed development of the wider Drill Hall site was discussed. The potential for the development of this site for 2 dwellings was explored. However, this planning application was submitted before a written response was sent.”

“Approved with conditions 3.2 75/0879 Territorial Centre, Chart Lane, Reigate. Demolition of existing boiler house to the drill hall and lobby to caretaker's quarters, erection of new boiler house and chimney and new lobby.”

“There is no objection in principle to a potential redevelopment of the site and such a redevelopment would help the Council meet some of the Borough's identified housing need and furthermore would be welcomed as a contribution to housing supply. However, the principle of acceptability in this case rests upon considering the impact of the proposal and resultant harm and the need to provide additional housing, and its resultant benefit.”

“Loss of existing buildings • Design appraisal • Housing Mix and Standard of Accommodation • Neighbour amenity • Highway matters • Impact on biodiversity • Energy, Sustainability and Broadband • Community Infrastructure Levy…”

“Highway Authority: No objection subject to conditions. The County Highway Authority has assessed the application on safety, capacity and policy grounds and is satisfied that the application would not have a material impact on the safety and operation of the adjoining public highway with respect of access, net additional traffic generation and parking. The County Highway Authority therefore has no highway requirements subject to conditions…”

“Environmental Health (Contaminated Land): There is some potential for contamination to be present on the site and as such, a condition to deal with contaminated land and an informative to provide additional guidance is recommended. There is also the potential for asbestos to be present on the site and a condition is recommended to deal with this.”

“Letters were sent to neighbouring properties on 22/09/2025. Neighbours were re- notified on the revised plans for a 14 day period commencing on 15 th January 2026.”

“Issue Number Response Overlooking and loss of privacy 2 See paragraphs 6.21 – 6.27 Overbearing 2 See paragraphs 6.21 – 6.27”

“25/01599/F - LAND AT FORMER TERRITORIAL ARMY CENTRE, CHART LANE, REIGATE The Committee considered an application at land at former Territorial Army Centre, Chart Lane, Reigate for the demolition of existing structures and construction of 2 no. x family dwellings.”

“It was confirmed that E charging points for bicycles would be located in the sheds.”

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