Planning application
The New House Rockshaw Road Merstham Surrey RH1 3BZ
Works: New dwelling Small domestic
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Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Replacement self-build dwelling, outdoor swimming pool and outbuilding. As amended on 14/11/2025, 15/12/2025 and on 20/02/2026
As published by the council, reference 25/01889/F
Application record
- Reference
- 25/01889/F
- Type
- Full planning
- Status
- Decided (Approved)
- Decision
- Approved with Conditions
- Received
- 22 Oct 2025
- Validated
- 22 Oct 2025
- Decided
- 11 Mar 2026
- Ward
- Hooley, Merstham And Netherne
- Decision by
- Neighbourhood Development Manager
- Postcode
- RH1 3BZ
Site history
Applications at this address on the Reigate and Banstead register
This site has had 7 applications since 2023: 5 approved, 0 refused.
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26/01165/S73 Awaiting decision
The New House Rockshaw Road Merstham Surrey RH1 3BZ
Replacement self-build dwelling, outdoor swimming pool and outbuilding. Variation of conditions 1, 4 and 5 of permission 25/01889/F. Amendments to approved plans.
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24/00268/CLP Granted
The New House Rockshaw Road Merstham Surrey RH1 3BZ
Erection of a class A single storey side extension
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24/00267/CLP Granted
The New House Rockshaw Road Merstham Surrey RH1 3BZ
Erection of Class E outbuilding for uses incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse
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23/00450/CLP Granted
The New House Rockshaw Road Merstham Surrey RH1 3BZ
Erection of an outbuilding to be used as a swimming pool.
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23/00451/PDE Decided
The New House Rockshaw Road Merstham Surrey RH1 3BZ
Larger home rear extension. Max height 4m, height at eaves 4m, depth 8m.
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23/00449/CLP Granted
The New House Rockshaw Road Merstham Surrey RH1 3BZ
Erection of a side extension, a roof extension and a front porch.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 Oct 2025
Received by Reigate and Banstead
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11 Mar 2026
Decision issued: Approved with Conditions
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10 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Related applications
Cases linked to this one on the register
1 later application on the register refers to this one:
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26/01165/S73 Awaiting decision
The New House Rockshaw Road Merstham Surrey RH1 3BZ
Replacement self-build dwelling, outdoor swimming pool and outbuilding. Variation of conditions 1, 4 and 5 of permission 25/01889/F. Amendments to approved plans.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
34 documents on file for this application
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Reigate and Banstead granted permission on 11 March 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
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