Planning application
36 Ash Close Merstham Surrey RH1 3HJ
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Proposed development of detached, 3 bed house within land adjacent to 36 Ash Close, Merstham.
As published by the council, reference 26/01386/F
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01386/F
- Category
- Full applications
- Status
- Registered
- Validated
- 14 Sep 2026
- Postcode
- RH1 3HJ
Site history
Applications at this address on the Reigate and Banstead register
This site has had 2 applications since 2025.
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25/01951/F Withdrawn
36 Ash Close Merstham Surrey RH1 3HJ
Proposed development of semi detached, 2 bed houses within land adjacent to 36 Ash Close. As amended on 16/12/2025. As amended on 22/01/2026.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Sep 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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23 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 9 November 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.
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 full applications in a median of 63 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About full applications
A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.
Nearby applications
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27 Ash Close Merstham Surrey RH1 3HJ
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Refused Prior approval Extension 7 docsSmall domestic -
27 Ash Close Merstham Surrey RH1 3HJ
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36 Ash Close Merstham Surrey RH1 3HJ
Proposed development of semi detached, 2 bed houses within land adjacent to 36 Ash Close. As amended on 16/12/2025. As amended on 22/01/2026.
Withdrawn Full applications 29 docs -
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81% historically approved · decision due ~10 Jun
Demolition of existing dwelling and the erection of a replacement dwelling, and the erection of an attached dwelling. As amended on 11/06/2026, 03/08/2026 and on 17/09/2026
Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition 39 docsDomestic -
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Two storey side extension to create one additional bedroom and study at first floor level and en-suite bedroom at second floor level with two rooflights.
Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 13 docsDomestic -
43 Chilberton Drive Merstham Surrey RH1 3HL
Submission of environmental desktop study report details pursuant to condition 5 of permission 25/00120/F. Demolition of existing dwelling and the erection of a replacement dwelling.
Granted Conditions Demolition 12 docsDomestic
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