RAINBOW INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, 7 Station Approach, Raynes Park, Merton, SW20 0JY Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 26/SEC73/1350 - Variation/Removal of Condition - Section 73
Council
Date received
29 Jul 2026
Postcode
SW20 0JY
Type
Variation/Removal of Condition - Section 73

Description

APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF CONDITION 2 (APPROVED PLANS), ATTACHED TO LBM PLANNING APPLICATION 25/P1654 RELATING TO THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE SITE TO PROVIDE 294 RESIDENTIAL UNITS, WITH ASSOCIATED CAR PARKING, LANDSCAPING AMENITY AREAS, SECURE CYCLE PARKING AND OTHER ASSOCIATED DEVELOPMENT. CHANGES RELATE TO FACILITATING THE PROVISION OF FOUR ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL UNITS. THESE ADDITIONAL UNITS ARE ACHIEVED THROUGH THE RATIONALISATION OF INTERNAL CYCLE STORAGE AREAS FOLLOWING THE ADOPTION OF THE GLA’S “SUPPORT FOR HOUSEBUILDING” GUIDANCE, WHICH, AMONGST OTHER MATTERS, INTRODUCED REDUCED LONG-STAY CYCLE PARKING REQUIREMENTS. IN ADDITION, THE APPLICATION SEEKS TO REGULARISE A MINOR VARIATION TO THE LOCATION OF THE ONSITE SUB-STATION IDENTIFIED THROUGH THE DETAILED DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS PROCESS. Data via plota.co.uk

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 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