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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 website

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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 13.

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.

Attendees

Profile image for Mike Brunt
Mike Brunt Labour Party • Abbey
Profile image for Matthew Willis
Matthew Willis Liberal Democrat • Raynes Park
Profile image for Sheri-Ann Bhim
Sheri-Ann Bhim Labour Party • Graveney
Profile image for Michael Butcher
Michael Butcher Labour Party • Cricket Green
Profile image for Billy Hayes
Billy Hayes Labour Party • Graveney
Profile image for Dan Johnston
Dan Johnston Labour Party • Figge's Marsh
Profile image for Gill Manly
Gill Manly Labour Party • Cricket Green
Profile image for Susie Hicks
Susie Hicks Liberal Democrat • Hillside
Profile image for Michael Paterson
Michael Paterson Local Conservatives • Cannon Hill
Profile image for Edward Foley
Edward Foley Leader of the Merton Park Independent Residents Group • Merton Park Ward Independent Residents • Merton Park

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet Thursday 19-Mar-2026 19.15 Development and Planning Applications Committee.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack Thursday 19-Mar-2026 19.15 Development and Planning Applications Committee.pdf

Additional Documents

05 Proposed Ground Floor Plan.pdf
06 Proposed First Floor Plan.pdf
05 Proposed Loft and Roof Plan.pdf
03 Proposed Site Layout Plan.pdf
04 Proposed Ground Floor and First Floor Plans.pdf
04 Proposed Site Plan and 3D Views.pdf
02 Site Plan.pdf
Appeals Report and decisions - March 2026.pdf
03 Location Plan.pdf
06 Proposed Front and Side Elevation.pdf
01 25P3173 - 70 Christchurch Road - Committee Report Draft.pdf
Minutes of Previous Meeting.pdf
01 25P0024 - 39 Florence Avenue - Committee Report Draft.pdf
02 Site Plan.pdf
Merton Glossary Of Planning Terms.pdf