21 Morton Gardens Wallington SM6 8EU Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Change of use from Class C3 (residential) to Class C2(b) (residential institution) including internal alterations and provision of new boundary treatments to flank/rear. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Approved on 6 Aug 2026 · Committee Decision · Last checked 10 Aug 2026
Planning committee
Decided by Sutton Planning Committee on 5 Aug 2026.
Approved
As officers recommended.
- Officers advised approval because the facility would meet a documented health need, retain the home’s appearance and protect neighbours’ amenity.
- Residents and the ward councillor raised concerns about housing loss, parking, noise, communication and whether the site suited the facility.
- The committee approved the application by poll vote, subject to conditions.
Source: Plota analysis of Sutton's committee minutes of 5 Aug 2026.
Documents 25
Decision & officer reports 2
Statements & assessments 3
Plans & drawings 9
Application forms 1
Site constraints 2
Checked on 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England 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
How this decision compares
Decided in 183 days from validation, 127 days slower than Sutton's median of 56 for changes of use. Approved, as 66% of changes of use here are.
Plota live figures for changes of use decided by Sutton in the last twelve months, from validation. Sutton decision record →
Public comments
100% object · above the UK average of 75%
4 neighbours consulted · Last counted 10 Aug 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Neighbours
- 26 Jul 2026
- Committee
- 5 Aug 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
19 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Nearby activity
Sutton is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #14 out of 296. Only 13% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).
Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use
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