Search Merstham planning applications
16 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Merstham · updated daily · Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
- Sparkle Laundrette 50 Nutfield Road Merstham Surrey RH1 3EPAwaiting decisionSubmission of remediation validation details pursuant to condition 4 of appeal permission 25/01684/CU. Change of use to Use Class E (Commercial), replacement shopfront and new stepped and ramped access to front.Received 30 Oct 202625/01684/DET04
- Sparkle Laundrette 50 Nutfield Road Merstham Surrey RH1 3EPAwaiting decisionSubmission of contamination details pursuant to condition 5 of appeal permission 25/01684/CU. Change of use to Use Class E (Commercial), replacement shopfront and new stepped and ramped access to front.Received 30 Oct 202625/01684/DET05
- Summerleigh 2 Station Road Merstham Surrey RH1 3EEAwaiting decisionYew tree - remove tree.Received 29 Oct 202626/01795/CAN
- 31 High Street Merstham Surrey RH1 3BAAwaiting decision1. Hornbeam rear garden LHS - Crown Reduction. Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 2 metres. All pruning cuts shall be made to suitable secondary growth points and shall maintain a stable platform for the expected regrowth - Additional info - 1. 11x9m down 9x7m. 2. Oak rear garden LHS - Crown Reduction. Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 2 metres and crown lift to provide 1 metres clearance from neighbouring building. All pruning cuts shall be made to suitable secondary growth points and shall maintain a stable platform for the expected regrowth - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 2. 12x10m down to 10x8m 3. Sycamore rear garden RHS - Crown Reduction. Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 2 metres. All pruning cuts shall be made to suitable secondary growth points and shall maintain a stable platform for the expected regrowth - Additional info 3. 11x9m down to 9x7m. Description of works - All work to maintain the trees size in relation to their locationReceived 23 Oct 202626/01749/CAN
- Merstham Village Hall Station Road North Merstham Surrey RH1 3EDAwaiting decisionInstallation of two air-to-air heatpumps.Received 22 Oct 202626/01611/F
Planning in Merstham
- Approved
- 87%
- 126 of 141 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Merstham in the last 24 months, from Reigate and Banstead Borough Council's planning register.
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Planning authority: Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
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About Merstham
Merstham is a town located in the borough of Reigate and Banstead, Surrey, situated 17 miles south of Charing Cross and just beyond the Greater London border. Nestled along the northern edge is a section of the North Downs Way, enhancing the area's natural appeal. The town boasts a vibrant community with active associations, a historic early medieval church, and a local football club, making it a focal point for development and planning inquiries. The settlement has a population of approximately 8,123. It sits within the Reigate and Banstead district.
Merstham covers an area of approximately 9.4 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Merstham show an average sale price of £521,831, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Merstham area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Merstham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Merstham has 9 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Merstham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
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In the last 24 months, 170 planning applications were submitted near Merstham. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (45), discharge of conditions (36), outline applications (24). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).