The Savanna, 1 Approach Road, Raynes Park, Merton, SW20 8BA Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 26/PAA1A5/1037 - Prior Approval - Class A1 - A5 (Sui Generis) to Residential - Schedule 2, Part 3, Class M
Council
Date received
28 Jul 2026
Postcode
SW20 8BA
Type
Prior Approval - Class A1 - A5 (Sui Generis) to Residential - Schedule 2, Part 3, Class M

Description

PRIOR APPROVAL CHANGE OF USE OF THE EXISTING TWO-STOREY OFFICE BUILDING (USE CLASS E) TO PROVIDE 3 SELF-CONTAINED 1-BEDROOM RESIDENTIAL FLATS (USE CLASS C3). THE PROPOSAL COMPRISES THE INTERNAL RECONFIGURATION AND SUBDIVISION OF THE EXISTING BUILDING TO CREATE TWO 1-BEDROOM FLATS AT GROUND FLOOR LEVEL AND ONE 1-BEDROOM FLAT AT FIRST FLOOR LEVEL. THE DEVELOPMENT INCLUDES THE FORMATION OF A COMMUNAL ENTRANCE AND CIRCULATION AREAS, ASSOCIATED INTERNAL ALTERATIONS, BIN AND RECYCLING STORAGE, AND ALL ANCILLARY WORKS NECESSARY TO FACILITATE THE RESIDENTIAL USE. NO EXTENSIONS OR ALTERATIONS TO THE EXTERNAL ENVELOPE OF THE BUILDING ARE PROPOSED… Data via plota.co.uk

Merton
Planning Authority Score
4.5/10
Below average
#173 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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 performance
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