Merstham, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Merstham, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
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.
Population: 8,123 · Area: 9.4 km²
District: Reigate and Banstead
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Area Information
- Admin district: Reigate and Banstead
- Parliamentary constituency: Reigate
- LSOA: Reigate and Banstead 011E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Merstham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Merstham.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Merstham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Merstham.
- - 68 Radstock Way Merstham Surrey RH1 3NH
Single storey rear extension. Max height 3.60m, height at eaves 2.50m and 4.00m extending beyond the rear wall.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - 38 Radstock Way Merstham Surrey RH1 3NG
Erection of 1 no. new four-bedroom semi-detached property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 1 New Battlebridge Lane Merstham Surrey RH1 3JZ
Dream Cars is engaged in the business of classic American cars and the supply of vehicles to the film and television industry. It is proposed change of use of the land to the storage of sales vehicles
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Clouds Rockshaw Road Merstham Surrey RH1 3BZ
Construction of 3 no detached dwellings
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Reigate | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - The New House Rockshaw Road Merstham Surrey RH1 3BZ
Erection of Class E replacement garage and pool.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Reigate | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - The New House Rockshaw Road Merstham Surrey RH1 3BZ
Two storey side infill extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - Relf House Rockshaw Road Merstham Surrey RH1 3BZ
New brick wall and hedge at front of property. New Entrance with gates and dropped kerb. New driveway. Removal of 5 trees.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2024-02-28
View full details - - 25 Malmstone Avenue Merstham Surrey RH1 3ND
Proposed single storey rear extension with flat roof. Max height 2.8m, height at eaves 2.8m and extending 6m beyond the rear walls.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Reigate | Date: 2023-05-19
View full details - - 21 Wood Street Merstham Surrey RH1 3PE
Rear extension - single storey
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Reigate | Date: 2023-05-19
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A brief summary of Merstham in Surrey
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Merstham a particularly low-crime area.
Merstham has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Merstham Village, Rockshaw Road, Merstham. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Merstham includes 8 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Surrey Hills. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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.
Planning Activity in Merstham
In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Merstham. Of these, 69% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Merstham.
The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Merstham were discharge of conditions (14), outline applications (12), full planning applications (10).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 7 medium-scale applications, 39 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 18 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 21 applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.