The meeting will include a discussion of 4 planning applications, a request to withdraw a previous application to register land as a Town or Village Green, and a request for advice on how to proceed with an objection to a Definitive Map Modification Order.

Former Care Home, Park Hall Road, Reigate

Surrey County Council has applied for planning permission to demolish the existing vacant building and associated infrastructure of a former care home on Park Hall Road, Reigate. They are proposing to construct a part-single, part-two-storey building that would be used as an Alternative Provision (AP) School, with associated outdoor play areas, car parking and landscaping. The school would accommodate 72 pupils aged 5 to 16, and would consolidate the three existing campuses of the Reigate Valley College.

The applicant is seeking to address a number of concerns that have been raised during the planning process, in particular objections relating to the impact of traffic generated by the proposal. To mitigate these concerns, the applicant has proposed a number of mitigation measures including a one-way system within the site, staggered drop-off and pick-up times for pupils, the implementation of yellow lines and a new passing bay on Park Hall Road, and a commitment to work with the existing school on Park Hall Road to coordinate movements to and from the site. The alternative provision school would be operated by 36 staff.

Site of Former Colebrook and Spectrum Noke Day Centres, Noke Drive, Redhill

Surrey County Council has submitted an outline planning application for the construction of a part 1, 4, 5 and 6 storey building on Noke Drive in Redhill. The building would provide extra care accommodation for older people and would include self-contained apartments, staff and communal facilities, and associated car parking.

The application will require the committee to consider a flood evacuation plan for the building, which would be submitted prior to occupation of the building.

Land at St Paul’s C of E Infant School, The Cardinals, Tongham

Surrey County Council has applied for planning permission to construct a double-height extension to the rear of the existing school hall, expand the car park, and provide two new multi-use games areas at St Paul's C of E Infant School in Tongham. The application also includes plans to reinstate the grass playing field.

The committee will discuss the potential for a 20 mph speed limit near the school.

Meadowcroft Community Infant School, Little Green Lane, Chertsey

Surrey County Council has applied for planning permission to extend Meadowcroft Community Infant School in Chertsey to become a primary school, increasing its capacity from 90 to 210 pupils. The application includes plans to demolish the caretaker’s accommodation on the site and construct a new, detached single-storey classroom block in its place. A multi-use games area (MUGA), new car parking spaces and changes to the external spaces of the school are also included.

The proposed development would involve the loss of 18 trees, which would be compensated for by the planting of 50 new trees on site. A further 125 small trees would also be planted at Almners Farm Smallholding in Lyne in order to achieve biodiversity net gain.

A number of objections to the application have been received, which focus on the impact of the proposed development on traffic and parking on the roads surrounding the school, and the increased risk of flooding. To mitigate these concerns the applicant has submitted a Transport Statement and a Flood Risk Assessment, and is proposing a number of measures, including a School Travel Plan and the implementation of sustainable drainage (SuDS) features.

Application for Village Green Status, Land at The Dell, Painshill

The committee will discuss a request to withdraw an application to register land at The Dell in Pains Hill, Limpsfield as a Town or Village Green. The application was originally submitted by Mrs Joanna Chalmers and Mrs M Roulston on 14 January 2021, and was based on the use of the land for recreation by local people for a period of at least 20 years. Sutton and East Surrey Water (SESW) subsequently submitted evidence to the Council, objecting to the registration of the land as a Town or Village Green.

Mrs Chalmers and Mrs Roulston have requested to withdraw their application, and although there is no specific provision within the relevant legislation for an application to be withdrawn, the committee will consider whether this request should be granted.

Referral of Public Footpath 24 (Leatherhead), Green Lane Level Crossing, Definitive Map Modification Order to the Secretary of State

The Committee will also discuss an objection to a Definitive Map Modification Order (DMMO). The DMMO relates to public footpath 24, which crosses the railway line at a level crossing on Green Lane in Leatherhead. The footpath is shown on the current Definitive Map, but not included in the Definitive Statement. The Council therefore made a DMMO to correct the discrepancy. Network Rail subsequently submitted an objection to the Order.

The committee will consider 3 possible options for responding to the objection:

1. Support the confirmation of the order.
2. Not support the confirmation of the order.
3. Adopt a neutral stance.