Eight flats and shop at 170-172 Mitcham Road, London SW17

“24/11/2022: (2022/0455) Approved: Alterations including change of use of rear ground floor from commercial (Class E) to residential (Class C3) at both properties. Erection of part single, part two, part three-storey side/rear extension at both properties and formation of second floor rear roof terraces. Provision of 2 x 1-bedroom flats at ground level and conversion of existing 2 x flats on 1st and 2nd floor into 3 x 2-bedroom and 1 x 1-bedroom studio flats.”

“At ground floor level, the existing single storey extension to the rear of no. 172 would be demolished, and single storey extensions would be built to the rear of both properties. The proposed extensions would partially infill the side return, leaving a 2-2.6m deep courtyard by the main rear elevations of the buildings. The extensions would extend 2.1m past the rear of the back addition at no. 172, and 3.4m past the back addition at no.”

“The subject site comprises two adjoining terraced properties (with basement), located on the southern side of Mitcham Road. The properties comprise commercial uses (Class E) on the basement and ground floor, with residential uses (Class C3) on the upper floors above. Similar mixed-use properties adjoin with the terrace to the east and west, with more residential properties located along Avarn Road to the south-east.”

“Opposite the application site lies St Boniface Church, a Grade II listed building.”

“Official Official 9.2 The scale and design of the proposed extensions and alterations to the host buildings would remain within acceptable parameters and would not harm the character or setting of identified nearby heritage assets.”

“Subject to recommended conditions, the proposed development would not cause any significant harm to the amenity of surrounding residential properties in relation to losses of daylight, sunlight, outlook or privacy, nor is it likely to result in excessive levels of noise and disturbance in accordance with policy LP2 of the Wandsworth Local Plan (2023). Subject to recommended conditions, transportation, waste and fire safety have been found acceptable to officers.”

“Number of letters sent 22 Site Notice No Press Notice No Number of responses received 0 Number of neighbour objections 0 Number of neighbour support 0 Number of neighbour comments 0”

“Confirmed that the waste capacities provided meet the minimum standards of the Reuse, Recycling and Waste SPD (2025).”

“In response to a question about the current occupiers, the Area Team Manager East Team was not aware of the future arrangements for the existing or future occupiers of the property. The proposal was for a reconfiguration of the residential floor space and for some additional floor space from the commercial unit at the rear converted into residential development.”

“A Member thought the flats were well designed but expressed concern over the design of the stairs, in relation to having to turn a corner by the entrance to one of the ground floor flats. This was in the context of fire escape. In response to the Head of Development Management comment that the design of the stairs would be scrutinised by building control, the Member was not satisfied that building control should resolve a design issue.”

“RESOLVED - (7 for, 1 abstention) that planning permission be granted as set out in the report, subject to CIL liable.”

“Condition AC69 - Landscaping scheme (minor) Prior to commencement of the above groundworks, details of landscaping and treatment of parts of the site not covered by buildings, to include the hard landscaping materials, species of new planting/seeding, and any existing plants/trees to be retained, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.”

“Condition AC95 - Cycle parking (where shown on approved drawing) Prior to the first occupation of the development the cycle parking shown on the approved drawing shall be provided, and be retained for cycle parking purposes for the users of the development and for no other purpose.”