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Dismissed30 October 20253369219

East Lodge Farm Rocky Lane, Merstham, Redhill, RH1 3DS

Planning appeal 3369219 at East Lodge Farm Rocky Lane, Merstham, Redhill, RH1 3DS (Reigate and Banstead Borough Council) was dismissed on 30 October 2025 by Inspector Lo S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would comply with the requirements under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class R of the GPDO, with particular reference to the transport and highways impacts of the proposed development.

the change of use of part of an agricultural building to a flexible commercial use (Use Class B8) within the provision of Class R of Schedule 2, Part 3 of the GPDO 2015 (as amended)

Authority
Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
employment-industrial · Change of use
Inspector
Lo S
Postcode
RH1 3DS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal would comply with the requirements under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class R of the GPDO, with particular reference to the transport and highways impacts of the proposed development

What decided it

The proposal's dependence on land outside the red-lined application boundary for parking, turning and manoeuvring areas, which would be essential for safe and effective operation of the B8 use, introduces unacceptable uncertainty regarding its long-term viability and sustainability.

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