Wheelchair-accessible accommodation at 13 Overdale, Bletchingley, Redhill
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Tandridge Planning Committee on 24 Jul 2025.
What was proposed
The application proposed refurbishing a ground-floor communal area as temporary wheelchair-accessible accommodation, with new windows, fencing and disabled parking.
“Application: 2025/608 Location: Overdale, Bletchingley, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 4AG Proposal: Refurbishment of the ground floor communal area at 13 Overdale to create temporary wheelchair-accessible accommodation for Tandridge District Council, including revised and new fenestration, fencing and a designated disabled parking space. Ward: Bletchingley and Nutfield…”
“Planning permission is sought for the refurbishment of the ground floor communal area at 13 Overdale to create temporary wheelchair-accessible accommodation for Tandridge District Council, including revised and new fenestration, fencing and a designated disabled parking space.”
Officer report
The site and its history
The site is an unused communal area beneath a flat in a residential part of Bletchingley, with earlier approvals for flats and associated facilities.
“The site comprises an unused communal area to the ground floor level and a flat above on first floor level. The site is located on the north-western side of Overdale within the Defined Village within the Green Belt of Bletchingley. The site slopes down slightly towards the north and the surrounding area benefits from on street parking. The surrounding area is residential.”
“GOR/691/73 – 4 two-storey blocks comprising 18 ap flats, common room, laundry & warden’s flat on approx. 1.1 acre. – Approved…”
Officer report
What consultees said
The highways authority found no material effect on adjoining public highway safety, the parish council had no objection and no third-party comments were received.
“County Highway Authority –The application site is accessed via Overdale, which is a private road and does not form part of the public highway, therefore it falls outside The County Highway Authority's jurisdiction. The County Highway Authority has considered the wider impact of the proposed development and considers that it would not have a material impact on the safety and operation of the adjoining public highway.”
Officer report
Main planning issues
The assessment focused on highway safety, neighbouring amenities and the character and appearance of the building and surrounding area.
“The key issues relate to the impact upon highway safety, amenities of neighbouring properties and character and appearance.”
“Refurbishment of the ground floor communal area at 13 Overdale to create temporary wheelchair-accessible accommodation for Tandridge District Council, including revised and new fenestration, fencing and a designated disabled parking space.”
Officer report
The committee’s decision
The committee considered the application and granted planning permission subject to conditions.
“The Committee considered an application for the refurbishment of a ground floor communal area to create wheelchair-accessible accommodation.”
“R E S O L V E D – that planning permission be granted, subject to conditions.”
Minutes
Sources
- Tandridge Planning Committee minutes, 24 July 2025
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Tandridge's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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