STANDOR HOUSE, 284 London Road, Mitcham, Merton

Pending 26/PAA1A5/0686 - Prior Approval - Class E1, C1, C2/C2A and D2 to State-Funded School (Class F1(a)) - Schedule 2, Part 3, Class T
Council
Date received
28 Apr 2026
Postcode
CR4 3NB
Type
Prior Approval - Class E1, C1, C2/C2A and D2 to State-Funded School (Class F1(a)) - Schedule 2, Part 3, Class T

Description

PRIOR APPROVAL CHANGE OF USE OF PART OF THE GROUND AND FIRST FLOOR OF THE REAR UNIT FROM RETAIL (CLASS E) TO 1 X SELF-CONTAINED FLAT (CLASS C3).

4.8/10
Planning Authority Score
#157 of 282

Merton ranks #161 out of 282 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%) #146 of 282
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #166 of 282
68%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #161 of 282
37%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #115 of 282
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