It couldn't be simpler and it takes seconds - simply press here, enter your email address and follow the instructions. Signing up to the SurreyLive newsletter means you'll receive our daily news email. He also noted the councilвЂ™s commitment to protecting the greenbelt. He went on: вЂњIt is right next to one of the beauty spots in our borough, Earlswood Lakes, and therefore that is detrimental.вЂќ вЂњBuilding on the greenbelt requires very special circumstances вЂ“ we must bear in mind that very special circumstances is a high hurdle to overcome,вЂќ he said.Д¬llr King also said a desire to offer more consumer choice was not a special need.Д¬ouncillor Christian Stevens agreed the area is well-served for crematoriums and said the proposed site was not suitable anyway. Speaking during the meeting, Councillor James King said there were other local crematoriums that were not at capacity and that therefore the plans did not meet the special need that would justify the development. Planning officers had recommended the development be approved, however Reigate and Banstead Borough CouncilвЂ™s planning committee refused permission when it met last Wednesday (September 29). READ MORE: Surrey flood alerts issued after rain deluge which submerged part of M25 Hundreds of residents had railed against the proposals off Woodhatch Road, citing concerns including the development of greenbelt land, the potential increase in traffic and the impact on wildlife. However, the councilвЂ™s commercial ventures arm, which made the application to build and run the facility, has not ruled out an appeal or the return of another scheme on the site in the future. Campaigners who fought controversial plans for a new crematorium are celebrating after the scheme was thrown out by Reigate and Banstead Borough CouncilвЂ™s planning committee.

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