DEVELOPMENT SITE AT FORMER LESSA SPORTS GROUND Meadowview Road, Raynes Park, Merton, SW20 9EB

Pending 26/DOC/0792 - Discharge of Planning Conditions
Council
Date received
14 May 2026
Postcode
SW20 9EB
Type
Discharge of Planning Conditions

Description

APPLICATION FOR PARTIAL DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 26 (SECURE BY DESIGN), RELATING TO PLOTS 1-20 ONLY, ATTACHED TO LBM PLANNING PERMISSION 22/P2351 RELATING TO THE REDEVELOPMENT OF PART OF FORMER LESSA SPORTS GROUND INVOLVING THE ERECTION OF 107 DWELLINGS (CLASS C3 USE) INCLUDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING, ASSOCIATED LANDSCAPING, EQUIPPED CHILDREN'S PLAY AREA, ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURE INCLUDING FLOOD MITIGATION, INTERNAL ACCESS ROAD AND CAR PARKING. CONSTRUCTION OF 2 ALL-WEATHER TENNIS COURTS WITH ASSOCIATED FLOODLIGHTING, STORAGE COMPOUND AND CAR PARKING, 5- A-SIDE FOOTBALL PITCH, MULTI-USE GAMES AREA (MUGA) PITCH AND OUTDOOR GYM

Merton
Planning Authority Score
4.8/10
Below average
#156 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Major dwellings

Merton ranks #160 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

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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
62%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #160 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