Haig Housing Trust, ALBAN DOBSON HOUSE Green Lane, Morden, Merton, SM4 5NS

Grant Non-Material Amendment To Planning Permission 26/NMA/0592 - Non-Material Amendment - Section 96A
Council
Date received
21 Apr 2026
Postcode
SM4 5NS
Type
Non-Material Amendment - Section 96A

Description

APPLICATION FOR NON-MATERIAL AMENDMENTS TO APPLICATION 25/P1652, DEMOLITION OF EXISTING BUILDINGS AND THE ERECTION OF TWO NEW BUILDINGS TO PROVIDE A MIXED USE, RESIDENTIAL-LED DEVELOPMENT WITH COMMUNITY FACILITY AND ASSOCIATED ACCESS, PARKING AND LANDSCAPING. NON-MATERIALS CHANGES RELATE TO AMENDING THE WORDING OF CONDITION 2 TO FACILITES THE BELOW: Block A: evacuation lift overrun height reduced Block A: Second floor south-wing access deck - 3no. new brick service piers Block A: dormer attic windows cill level raised, and the original flat roofs changed to shallow pitch for drainage purposes Photovoltaic (PV) system increased by 5 (from 37 to 42) Block A & B: window structural opening heights decreased

4.8/10
Planning Authority Score
#155 of 277

Merton ranks #159 out of 277 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

Merton decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
88%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #143 of 277
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #163 of 277
68%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #159 of 277
37%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #112 of 277
61%
Minor dwellings approved
90 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
9 decided (10+ homes)
68%
Change of use approved
28 decided
1,126
Total decisions
139 refused in 2025