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Harps Oak House 180 London Road North Merstham Surrey RH1 3BP

Awaiting decision Reigate and Banstead 26/01155/S73 Section 73 Application

Works: Trees Several homes

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Relates to 22/01905/F

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Proposal

Alteration (including partial rebuilding of the north wing), repair, refurbishment and conversion of Grade II listed Harps Oak House to create four residential dwellings, the rebuilding, extending and conversion of the associated outbuildings to create a further two residential dwellings (C3), and development of a further four dwellings (C3) to south of main building. Provision of car parking spaces and associated landscaping works, including the removal of trees and the creation of a new vehicular and pedestrian access from Harps Oak Lane. Variation of condition 1 of permission 22/01905/F. Design changes. Variation of conditions 1 and 21 of permission 25/00395/S73. Allow refuse lorries to exit the site via London Road. As amended on 14/08/2026.

As published by the council, reference 26/01155/S73

Application record

Reference
26/01155/S73
Type
Section 73 Application
Status
Registered
Received
14 Jul 2026
Validated
14 Jul 2026
Ward
Hooley, Merstham And Netherne
Decision by
Neighbourhood Development Manager
Postcode
RH1 3BP

Site history

Applications at this address on the Reigate and Banstead register

This site has had 20 applications since 2022: 14 approved, 4 refused.

  • 25/00395/DET18A Granted

    Harps Oak House 180 London Road North Merstham Surrey RH1 3BP

    Submission of lighting assessment details pursuant to condition 18 of permission 25/00395/S73. Alteration (Including partial rebuilding of the north wing), repair, refurbishment and conversion of grade ii listed harps oak house to create four residential dwellings, the rebuilding, extending and conversion of the associated outbuildings to create a further two residential dwellings (C3), and development of a further four dwellings (C3) to south of main building. provision of car parking spaces and associated landscaping works, including the removal of trees and the creation of a new vehicular and pedestrian access from harps oak lane. variation of condition 1 of permission 22/01905/f. Design changes. As amended on 10/08/2026 and on 14/08/2026.

    Submitted 21 Jul 2026
  • 25/00395/DET03A Granted

    Harps Oak House 180 London Road North Merstham Surrey RH1 3BP

    Submission of window and door details pursuant to part l of condition 3 of permission 25/00395/S73. Alteration (Including partial rebuilding of the north wing), repair, refurbishment and conversion of grade ii listed harps oak house to create four residential dwellings, the rebuilding, extending and conversion of the associated outbuildings to create a further two residential dwellings (C3), and development of a further four dwellings (C3) to south of main building. provision of car parking spaces and associated landscaping works, including the removal of trees and the creation of a new vehicular and pedestrian access from harps oak lane. variation of condition 1 of permission 22/01905/f. Design changes.

    Submitted 21 Jul 2026
  • 25/00395/DET24 Granted

    Harps Oak House 180 London Road North Merstham Surrey RH1 3BP

    Submission of Part M4(2) "accessible and adaptable" accessibility details pursuant to Condition 24 of permission 25/00395/S73. Alteration (including partial rebuilding of the north wing), repair, refurbishment and conversion of Grade II listed Harps Oak House to create four residential dwellings, the rebuilding, extending and conversion of the associated outbuildings to create a further two residential dwellings (C3), and development of a further four dwellings (C3) to south of main building. Provision of car parking spaces and associated landscaping works, including the removal of trees and the creation of a new vehicular and pedestrian access from Harps Oak Lane. Variation of condition 1 of permission 22/01905/F. Design changes.

    Decided 29 Jun 2026 Conditions
  • 25/00395/DET20 Awaiting decision

    Harps Oak House 180 London Road North Merstham Surrey RH1 3BP

    Submission of vehicle access details pursuant to condition 20 of permission 25/00395/S73. Alteration (including partial rebuilding of the north wing), repair, refurbishment and conversion of Grade II listed Harps Oak House to create four residential dwellings, the rebuilding, extending and conversion of the associated outbuildings to create a further two residential dwellings (C3), and development of a further four dwellings (C3) to south of main building. Provision of car parking spaces and associated landscaping works, including the removal of trees and the creation of a new vehicular and pedestrian access from Harps Oak Lane. Variation of condition 1 of permission 22/01905/F. Design changes.

    Submitted 19 Mar 2026 Conditions
  • 25/00395/DET18 Refused

    Harps Oak House 180 London Road North Merstham Surrey RH1 3BP

    Submission of an external lighting scheme and a sensitive lighting management plan pursuant to Condition 18 of permission 25/00395/S73. Alteration (including partial rebuilding of the north wing), repair, refurbishment and conversion of Grade II listed Harps Oak House to create four residential dwellings, the rebuilding, extending and conversion of the associated outbuildings to create a further two residential dwellings (C3), and development of a further four dwellings (C3) to south of main building. Provision of car parking spaces and associated landscaping works, including the removal of trees and the creation of a new vehicular and pedestrian access from Harps Oak Lane. Variation of condition 1 of permission 22/01905/F. Design changes.

    Decided 26 Jun 2026 Conditions
  • 25/00395/DET17 Granted

    Harps Oak House 180 London Road North Merstham Surrey RH1 3BP

    Submission of a Biodiversity Gain and Ecological Enhancement Plan pursuant to Condition 17 of permission 25/00395/S73. Alteration (including partial rebuilding of the north wing), repair, refurbishment and conversion of Grade II listed Harps Oak House to create four residential dwellings, the rebuilding, extending and conversion of the associated outbuildings to create a further two residential dwellings (C3), and development of a further four dwellings (C3) to south of main building. Provision of car parking spaces and associated landscaping works, including the removal of trees and the creation of a new vehicular and pedestrian access from Harps Oak Lane. Variation of condition 1 of permission 22/01905/F. Design changes.

    Decided 26 Jun 2026 Conditions
  • 25/00395/DET06 Refused

    Harps Oak House 180 London Road North Merstham Surrey RH1 3BP

    Submission of parking for bicycles, refuse bin storage facilities and refuse collection point(s) and refuse strategy details pursuant to Condition 6 of permission 25/00395/S73. Alteration (including partial rebuilding of the north wing), repair, refurbishment and conversion of Grade II listed Harps Oak House to create four residential dwellings, the rebuilding, extending and conversion of the associated outbuildings to create a further two residential dwellings (C3), and development of a further four dwellings (C3) to south of main building. Provision of car parking spaces and associated landscaping works, including the removal of trees and the creation of a new vehicular and pedestrian access from Harps Oak Lane. Variation of condition 1 of permission 22/01905/F. Design changes.

    Decided 26 Jun 2026 Conditions
  • 25/00395/DET03 Refused

    Harps Oak House 180 London Road North Merstham Surrey RH1 3BP

    Submission of details of all windows and doors for Building 3 pursuant to part l of Condition 3 of permission 25/00395/S73. Alteration (including partial rebuilding of the north wing), repair, refurbishment and conversion of Grade II listed Harps Oak House to create four residential dwellings, the rebuilding, extending and conversion of the associated outbuildings to create a further two residential dwellings (C3), and development of a further four dwellings (C3) to south of main building. Provision of car parking spaces and associated landscaping works, including the removal of trees and the creation of a new vehicular and pedestrian access from Harps Oak Lane. Variation of condition 1 of permission 22/01905/F. Design changes.

    Decided 26 Jun 2026 Conditions
  • 25/00395/DET21 Refused

    Harps Oak House 180 London Road North Merstham Surrey RH1 3BP

    Submission of permanent physical barrier details to prevent unauthorised access pursuant to Condition 21 of permission 25/00395/S73. Alteration (including partial rebuilding of the north wing), repair, refurbishment and conversion of Grade II listed Harps Oak House to create four residential dwellings, the rebuilding, extending and conversion of the associated outbuildings to create a further two residential dwellings (C3), and development of a further four dwellings (C3) to south of main building. Provision of car parking spaces and associated landscaping works, including the removal of trees and the creation of a new vehicular and pedestrian access from Harps Oak Lane. Variation of condition 1 of permission 22/01905/F. Design changes.

    Decided 2 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • 25/00395/DET11 Granted

    Harps Oak House 180 London Road North Merstham Surrey RH1 3BP

    Submission of tree protection details pursuant to condition 11 of permission 25/00395/S73. Alteration (including partial rebuilding of the north wing), repair, refurbishment and conversion of Grade II listed Harps Oak House to create four residential dwellings, the rebuilding, extending and conversion of the associated outbuildings to create a further two residential dwellings (C3), and development of a further four dwellings (C3) to south of main building. Provision of car parking spaces and associated landscaping works, including the removal of trees and the creation of a new vehicular and pedestrian access from Harps Oak Lane. Variation of condition 1 of permission 22/01905/F. Design changes.

    Decided 26 May 2026 Conditions

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 14 Jul 2026

    Received by Reigate and Banstead

  2. 30 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 8 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Reigate and Banstead took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Cases linked to this one on the register

  • 22/01905/F Granted

    Harps Oak House 180 London Road North Merstham Surrey RH1 3BP

    Alteration (including partial rebuilding of the north wing), repair, refurbishment and conversion of Grade II listed Harps Oak House to create four residential dwellings, the rebuilding, extending and conversion of the associated outbuildings to create a further two residential dwellings (C3), and development of a further four dwellings (C3) to south of main building. Provision of car parking spaces and associated landscaping works, including the removal of trees and the creation of a new vehicular and pedestrian access from Harps Oak Lane. As amended on 10/11/2022, 16/01/2023, 21/03/2023, 03/07/2023, 09/11/2023, 20/11/2023, 01/12/2023 and on 24/05/2024

    Decided 28 Jun 2024 Full applications

Documents

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29 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Reigate and Banstead for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Reigate and Banstead decided amendment applications in a median of 56 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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Nearby applications

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  • Harps Oak House 180 London Road North Merstham Surrey RH1 3BP

    22/01905/DET09 Submitted 15 Nov 2024 50 yards away

    Submission of construction management statement details pursuant to condition 9 of permission 22/01905/F. Alteration (including partial rebuilding of the north wing), repair, refurbishment and conversion of Grade II listed Harps Oak House to create four residential dwellings, the rebuilding, extending and conversion of the associated outbuildings to create a further two residential dwellings (C3), and development of a further four dwellings (C3) to south of main building. Provision of car parking spaces and associated landscaping works, including the removal of trees and the creation of a new vehicular and pedestrian access from Harps Oak Lane. As amended on 11/12/2024.

    Granted Conditions Trees 6 docs
    Several homes
  • Harps Oak House 180 London Road North Merstham Surrey RH1 3BP

    22/01905/DET10 Submitted 15 Nov 2024 50 yards away

    Submission of waste management plan details pursuant to condition 10 of permission 22/01905/F. Alteration (including partial rebuilding of the north wing), repair, refurbishment and conversion of Grade II listed Harps Oak House to create four residential dwellings, the rebuilding, extending and conversion of the associated outbuildings to create a further two residential dwellings (C3), and development of a further four dwellings (C3) to south of main building. Provision of car parking spaces and associated landscaping works, including the removal of trees and the creation of a new vehicular and pedestrian access from Harps Oak Lane.

    Granted Conditions Trees 5 docs
    Several homes
  • Harps Oak House 180 London Road North Merstham Surrey RH1 3BP

    22/01905/DET16 Submitted 15 Nov 2024 50 yards away

    Submission of construction transport management plan details pursuant to condition 16 of permission 22/01905/F. Alteration (including partial rebuilding of the north wing), repair, refurbishment and conversion of Grade II listed Harps Oak House to create four residential dwellings, the rebuilding, extending and conversion of the associated outbuildings to create a further two residential dwellings (C3), and development of a further four dwellings (C3) to south of main building. Provision of car parking spaces and associated landscaping works, including the removal of trees and the creation of a new vehicular and pedestrian access from Harps Oak Lane.

    Granted Conditions Trees 5 docs
    Several homes
  • Harps Oak House 180 London Road North Merstham Surrey RH1 3BP

    22/01905/DET22 Submitted 15 Nov 2024 50 yards away

    Submission of asbestos survey details pursuant to condition 22 of permission 22/01905/F. Alteration (including partial rebuilding of the north wing), repair, refurbishment and conversion of Grade II listed Harps Oak House to create four residential dwellings, the rebuilding, extending and conversion of the associated outbuildings to create a further two residential dwellings (C3), and development of a further four dwellings (C3) to south of main building. Provision of car parking spaces and associated landscaping works, including the removal of trees and the creation of a new vehicular and pedestrian access from Harps Oak Lane.

    Granted Conditions Trees 5 docs
    Several homes
  • Harps Oak House 180 London Road North Merstham Surrey RH1 3BP

    22/01905/DET19 Submitted 15 Nov 2024 50 yards away

    Submission of invasive species management plan details pursuant to condition 19 of permission 22/01905/F. Alteration (including partial rebuilding of the north wing), repair, refurbishment and conversion of Grade II listed Harps Oak House to create four residential dwellings, the rebuilding, extending and conversion of the associated outbuildings to create a further two residential dwellings (C3), and development of a further four dwellings (C3) to south of main building. Provision of car parking spaces and associated landscaping works, including the removal of trees and the creation of a new vehicular and pedestrian access from Harps Oak Lane. As amended on 16/01/2025.

    Granted Conditions Trees 6 docs
    Several homes
  • Harps Oak House 180 London Road North Merstham Surrey RH1 3BP

    22/01905/DET03 Submitted 15 Nov 2024 50 yards away

    Submission of ground level details pursuant to condition 3 of permission 22/01905/F. Alteration (including partial rebuilding of the north wing), repair, refurbishment and conversion of Grade II listed Harps Oak House to create four residential dwellings, the rebuilding, extending and conversion of the associated outbuildings to create a further two residential dwellings (C3), and development of a further four dwellings (C3) to south of main building. Provision of car parking spaces and associated landscaping works, including the removal of trees and the creation of a new vehicular and pedestrian access from Harps Oak Lane. As amended on 09/12/2024 and on 09/01/2025

    Granted Conditions Trees 7 docs
    Several homes

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