The Development and Planning Applications Committee of Merton Council is scheduled to consider a proposal for the Rainbow Industrial Estate in Raynes Park. The committee will also receive updates on planning appeal decisions and current enforcement cases.

Rainbow Industrial Estate Development

A key item on the agenda is the proposed development at the Rainbow Industrial Estate, located at Station Approach, Grand Drive, Raynes Park, SW20 0JY ¹. The application, number 25/P1654, is recommended for approval, subject to the agreement of Heads of Terms for a Section 106 agreement ² and the imposition of conditions. The final details of these terms and conditions are to be delegated to the Head of Development Management and Building Control, in consultation with the Chair of the committee. The proposal will also be referred to the Greater London Authority ³ for consideration under The Town and Country Planning (Mayor of London) Order 2008. The report pack includes various documents detailing the proposed development, such as a committee report ⁴, site plans ⁵, and general arrangement drawings for the ground, first, and second floors ⁶⁷⁸.

Planning Appeal Decisions

The committee is scheduled to review a report detailing recent planning appeal decisions. This report will provide an overview of appeals that have been determined, allowing members to note their contents. The relevant document is the Appeals Report - Jan 2026 ⁹.

Planning Enforcement Summary

An update on current planning enforcement cases is also on the agenda. Members will have the opportunity to review a summary of ongoing enforcement matters. The Enforcement Report January 2026 ¹⁰ contains the details for this item.

Glossary of Planning Terms

For clarity, a glossary of planning terms is included in the documents for the meeting. This aims to provide definitions for any technical jargon that may arise during discussions. The Merton Glossary Of Planning Terms ¹¹ is available for reference.