Planning application
26/00825/PAP3MA
Lorimers 46 High Street Banstead Surrey SM7 2LX
Proposal
Conversion of first floor of part of a Use Class E property to a 2 bedroom flat (Use Class C3) with ancillary space on the ground floor.
As published by the council, reference 26/00825/PAP3MA
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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13 May 2026
Received by Reigate and Banstead
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1 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Prior Approval Refused
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30 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What refusal means
The process from here
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.
About prior approval applications
How this application type works
Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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26/00743/F Awaiting decision
Lorimers 46 High Street Banstead Surrey SM7 2LX
Works to an existing Use Class E building to facilitate permitted development relating to a change of use including new doors, windows and metal clad infill link.
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26/00705/P20AB Refused
Lorimers 46 High Street Banstead Surrey SM7 2LX
Single storey upward extension to accommodate a two bedroom 3 person flat.
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23/02632/PAP3MA Granted
38 High Street Banstead Surrey SM7 2LU
Conversion of first and second floors to create 2no self contained flats.
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23/01917/F Granted
38-40 High Street Banstead Surrey SM7 2LU
Changes to fenestration at first and second floor levels. As amended on 10/11/2023
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26/00661/S73 Awaiting decision
38-40 High Street Banstead Surrey SM7 2LU
Two storey extension over single storey commercial space at the rear of the building to provide 5 no. residential flats - single storey side and rear infill extension. First floor rear extension to enclose external staircase. Reconfiguration of ground floor units. Installation of new shop fronts. Incorporation of new bike and bin stores. Associated doorways on side elevation. New windows to side elevation. Installation of ventilation louvres on rear elevation. Variation of conditions 1 and 3 of permission 24/01815/F. Change of roof design from a pitched roof to a flat roof. Removal of PV panels from the roof of the property. Removal of lift. Changes to the external finish of the building. As amended on 16/07/2026.
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26/00803/ADV Refused
Footpath Outside 77 High Street Banstead Surrey SM7 2NP
Two digital 75 inch LCD display screen, one on each side of the Street Hub unit.
Other prior approval applications
In Reigate and Banstead
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26/01067/PDE Withdrawn
119 Albury Road Merstham Surrey RH1 3LW
Single storey rear extension. Max height 3.07m, height at eaves 2.38m and extending 6m beyond the rear wall.
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26/01007/PAP1AA Granted
The Bungalow Three Arch Road Redhill Surrey RH1 5AE
Insertion of additional full storey with new roof to match existing at a higher level.
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26/01211/PDE Awaiting decision
The Bungalow Three Arch Road Redhill Surrey RH1 5AE
Single storey rear extension. Max height 3.2m, height at eaves 2.36m and extending 8m beyond the rear wall.
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26/01006/PDE Refused
The Bungalow Three Arch Road Redhill Surrey RH1 5AE
Single storey rear extension. Max height 3.05m, height at eaves 3.00m and 8.00m extending beyond the rear wall.
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26/01005/PDE Granted
24 Chipstead Way Woodmansterne Surrey SM7 3JP
Single storey rear extension. Max height 3.8m, height at eaves 2.7m and extending 5m beyond the rear wall.