23/01681/CLP

1. 18 Aug 2023

   Received by Reigate and Banstead

2. 13 Oct 2023

   Decision issued: Refused

3. 30 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 23/01405/HHOLD Granted

  Trenton 41 London Road South Merstham Surrey RH1 3AX

  Double storey side, loft extension, rear dormer and front elevation roof lights.

  10 Jul 2023 0m away Householder
• 24/00095/HHOLD Granted

  59 London Road South Merstham Surrey RH1 3AX

  First floor/roof extension to convert a chalet/bungalow to a house together with converting new roof space to bedroom and bathroom. To erect a tiled canopy in front of the existing single floor building and front door to improve appearance. Removal of chimney stack. As amended on 20/03/2024 and on 05/04/2024

  17 Jan 2024 0m away Householder
• 23/02341/CLP Granted

  Ivene 51 London Road South Merstham Surrey RH1 3AX

  Proposed outbuilding

  6 Dec 2023 0m away Lawful development
• 23/01680/HHOLD Granted

  Ivene 51 London Road South Merstham Surrey RH1 3AX

  Proposed single and double storey rear extension. Proposed double side extension and front extensions with porch. Proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and raised ridge. Internal modernisation and alterations. As amended on 10/01/2024 and on 19/02/2024

  18 Aug 2023 0m away Householder
• 23/01853/CLP Granted

  63 London Road South Merstham Surrey RH1 3AX

  Loft conversion including hip to gable build up, rear dormer, front roof light and increase in chimney height.

  8 Sep 2023 0m away Lawful development
• 26/00674/CLP Granted

  Ivene 51 London Road South Merstham Surrey RH1 3AX

  Proposed outbuilding

  21 May 2026 0m away Lawful development

• 26/00949/CLP Granted

  Uplands Ebbisham Lane Walton On The Hill Surrey KT20 5BT

  Erection of a detached outbuilding.

  2 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00862/CLP Granted

  37 Woodmansterne Street Woodmansterne Surrey SM7 3NQ

  Conversion of loft space into an additional bedroom.

  29 May 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00901/CLE Granted

  2 Hawthorn Close Redhill Surrey RH1 5SH

  A lawful development certificate to confirm that the development approved under planning permission reference 12/01506/F has been implemented lawfully through the excavation and commencement of foundations/footing, which represents a material commencement of the development.

  28 May 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00704/CLP Refused

  Sunnyacres Nursery 18 Reigate Road Hookwood Surrey RH6 0HJ

  Loft conversion including hip-to-gable roof enlargement, rear dormer roof extensions and front rooflights to both two bedroom plots, following completion of construction as approved under planning permission 23/02512/F.

  27 Apr 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00574/CLP Refused

  Hightrees Oaks Road Reigate Surrey RH2 0LE

  Construction of shed and associated hardstanding.

  27 May 2026 Lawful development