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25/P0871 - Discharge of Planning Conditions Approved

Proposal

Application for discharge of condition 24 (contamination verification) attached to lbm planning permission , previously varied by relating to the phased redevelopment of the site comprising: Phase 1: Demolition and removal from the site of all existing buildings and structures and all waste materials arising from demolition; and phase 2: Provision of a mixed-use development comprising commercial floorspace (Class E) and residential apartments (Class C3) across two separate buildings together with associated car and cycle parking, hard and soft landscaping works and associated infrastructure including the construction of a footbridge' variations include increasing the level of affordable and family housing on site by reducing the overall number of units, alterations to external elevations, reduced footprint of the north block, internal reconfiguration including provision of second internal stairwell to the northern block (block B), and revisions to landscaping Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
24 Mar 2025
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Validated
11 Apr 2025
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Approved
28 Jan 2026

Approved on 28 Jan 2026 · Last checked 1 Oct 2026

Documents 18

Plans & drawings 1

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Consultation & comments 2

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Other documents 14

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Associated applications 14

Site constraints 12

Scheduled monument: The Augustinian Priory of St Mary at Merton, 271m ENE of Abbey Wall Works
Scheduled monument consent is needed for any work to it, separate from planning permission.
Nationally important archaeology protected by the Secretary of State. Work that affects the monument or its setting is rarely permitted.
Historic England ↗
Heritage at risk: Merton Priory (site of), Merantun Way, Colliers Wood
On the register of historic places assessed as at risk.
A designated building, monument, park or conservation area assessed as at risk from neglect, decay or development. Proposals that secure its future are looked on favourably.
Historic England ↗
Archaeological priority area
An assessment or field evaluation may be asked for before ground works.
The council or Historic England considers archaeology likely here. A desk-based assessment, and sometimes trial trenching, can be asked for with the application.
Air quality management area: Merton AQMA
The council has declared the area as failing an air quality objective.
Schemes that add traffic, parking or combustion plant are assessed against the area's action plan and may need an air quality assessment.
Council record ↗
Conservation area 3 m away: Wandle Valley
The edge of the area; work outside it can still affect its setting.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
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Opportunity area
Where the London Plan expects significant growth.
Boundaries are indicative and the borough holds the detailed plan.
Also on the record
4 listed buildings within 150 m; Flood defence 29 m away (natural high ground, designed for a 1 in 30 year flood); Inside the Merton built-up area; Public transport access: PTAL 4 (good), TfL 2023, for the 100 m square; Metropolitan Open Land 26 m away; Priority habitat 36 m away: Deciduous woodland.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt

Checked on 2 November 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, Transport for London (public transport access levels, Powered by TfL Open Data, OGL v3.0, contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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Important details

Council
Merton
Application type
Discharge of Planning Conditions
Received
24 Mar 2025
Validated
11 Apr 2025
Ward
Colliers Wood
Parish
Historic
Case officer
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Target decision
6 Jun 2025
Decision
Grant Discharge Of Conditions
Decision date
28 Jan 2026
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Statutory expiry
6 Jun 2025
Merton
Planning Authority Score
4.5/10
Below average
#173 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Merton ranks #196 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Merton decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #135 of 296
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #158 of 296
57%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #196 of 296
39%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #139 of 296
54%
Minor dwellings approved
82 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
11 decided (10+ homes)
83%
Change of use approved
24 decided
1,079
Total decisions
115 refused in the year to March 2026