On Monday 20th August, Churchill Retirement Homes made an appeal to the Secretary of State in respect of 32 Station Avenue in Caterham, the site of the Caterham Cars showroom and workshop. The appeal follows the refusal back in June by Tandridge District Council for 35 sheltered apartments and 128 sq m of commercial floor space to be built on the site. The proposal was refused on several grounds and Chief Planning Officer, Piers Mason pointed out to the officers that the issue of whether or not Caterham Cars should stay in Caterham was not what they should be considering.

The Appeal will be heard at a Hearing later in the year. Comments regarding the appeal can be made through the Planning Portal at www.planningportal.gov.uk/pcs, by e-mailing the case officer's team at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by writing, sending three copies to the Planning Inspectorate at Room3/10, Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay, Bristol BS1 6PN. All comments must be received by Monday 1st October. The Appeal Reference number is APP/M3645/A/12/2180593/NWF.