The Planning and Regulatory Committee - Action Under Delegation was scheduled to consider a summary of decisions made by the Planning Manager under delegated powers during September 2026. The meeting was also scheduled to review several planning applications and minerals and waste applications.

SCC Proposals – Regulation 3

The committee was scheduled to review a number of applications for development under Regulation 3 of the Town and Country Planning General Development Procedure Order 1995¹. These included proposals at St Andrew's Primary School in Cobham for the permanent retention of modular classrooms for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision, along with associated play areas, canopies, a pedestrian walkway, fencing, lighting, and alterations to the parking area.

Further proposals were scheduled for the former Hurst Park Primary School in West Molesey, concerning details of a Species Enhancement Plan.

Several applications related to the Wray Park Training Centre, operated by Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, were also on the agenda. These included details for a Temporary Site Access Drawing, a Construction Transport Management Plan, a Site Waste Management Plan, and a Dust Management Plan. Additionally, a Construction Noise Management Plan and a Ground Contamination Assessment for the same site were scheduled for review.

The committee was also scheduled to consider details of a Contamination Verification Report for Reigate Fire Station.

Outline planning permission for an extra care accommodation building at the former Bentley Resource Centre in Banstead was scheduled for discussion. This application sought to allow an amended extra care development, with appearance and landscaping reserved.

A temporary change of use of land and a building at the rear of the existing police station at 168 High Street, Banstead for use as a fire station, and the retention of the existing single fire appliance building, was also scheduled.

Details of a Plant Noise Assessment for Reigate Fire Station were also on the agenda.

At Manor Mead School in Virginia Water, details of an Updated Bat Survey were scheduled for review.

For the Deepcut Community Centre in Deepcut, details of vehicle access, a zebra crossing, EV charging, cycle parking, and external lighting were scheduled for consideration.

At Chobham Fire Station in Woking, details of a Surface Water Drainage Scheme (SuDS)² were scheduled for review.

A temporary change of use of The Old Sorting Office in West Byfleet to a public library, along with associated works including floodlighting and the installation of a disabled access ramp, was scheduled for discussion. This application sought to allow the use of the building to continue for an extended period.

Minerals and Waste Applications

The committee was scheduled to review several minerals and waste applications. At Clockhouse Quarry near Capel, details of a Landscape and Ecology Management Plan and a surface water drainage scheme were scheduled for consideration.

At Ewhurst Brickworks in Walliswood, details of a Landscape and Ecological Management Plan (LEMP) and a Detailed Aftercare Scheme were scheduled for review.

There were no enforcement matters or Environmental Impact Assessment screening and scoping opinions scheduled for discussion.