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Development and Planning Applications Committee - Thursday 19 March 2026 7.15 pm
March 19, 2026 at 7:15 pm Development and Planning Applications Committee View on council websiteSummary
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The Development and Planning Applications Committee of Merton Council is scheduled to consider two planning applications for new developments. The committee will also review recent planning appeal decisions.
39 Florence Avenue, Morden
A planning application for a property at 39 Florence Avenue, Morden, SM4 6EX is scheduled for discussion. The application, numbered 25/P0024, is located in the Ravensbury ward. The report pack indicates a recommendation to grant planning permission, subject to conditions and a Section 106 agreement1. Documents available for this item include proposed site layout plans2, location plans3, and various floor and elevation plans4567.
70 Christchurch Road, Colliers Wood
The committee is also set to consider a planning application for 70 Christchurch Road, Colliers Wood, SW19 2PB. This application, identified as 25/P3173 and situated in the Colliers Wood ward, has a recommendation for planning permission to be granted, contingent on conditions and a Section 106 agreement. The relevant committee report draft8 and various site and floor plans9101112 are available for review.
Planning Appeal Decisions
The committee's agenda also includes a review of planning appeal decisions. The officer recommendation is for members to note the contents of the report, which is titled Appeals Report and decisions - March 2026
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Glossary of Planning Terms
A glossary of planning terms14 is also scheduled to be presented, likely to assist members and the public in understanding the technical language used in planning applications and discussions.
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A Section 106 agreement is a legal agreement between a local planning authority and a developer to mitigate the impact of a new development. This can include providing public amenities, infrastructure, or affordable housing. ↩
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01 25P3173 - 70 Christchurch Road - Committee Report Draft.pdf ↩
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