Councillor Sam Cumber

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm

At a meeting of the Sutton Council Planning Committee, chaired by Councillor Jayne McCoy, on 3 December 2025, councillors voted on planning applications for the Elm Grove Estate, a house in Surrey Grove, and Sutton Business Park, and also discussed the change of use of a former pub in Woodcote Road. Councillors approved a variation to the conditions of a previous planning permission and also approved a reserved matters application, both relating to the Elm Grove Estate development. Councillors voted to refuse a planning application for a change of use to a house in multiple occupation (HMO) in Surrey Grove, and voted to approve a planning application for the erection of mixed-use industrial units at Sutton Business Park. Councillors also approved a change of use application for a property on Woodcote Road.

Housing, Economy and Business Committee - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Housing, Economy and Business Committee of Sutton Council met on 25 November 2025, and approved a new licensing scheme for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) and a change of tenure for a block of flats at Beech Tree Place to affordable rent. The committee also noted a bi-annual performance report and the outcome of a Regulator of Social Housing inspection.

Sutton Local Committee - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Sutton Local Committee met to discuss the Sutton Town Centre Public Realm Regeneration plans, receive an update from the Sutton Housing Partnership, and hear a presentation on actions taken towards net zero as part of the Climate Scorecards. The committee was also scheduled to address public questions and approve the minutes from their previous meeting.

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Sutton Council Planning Committee is scheduled to meet on 5 November 2025 to discuss several planning applications, including the demolition and erection of buildings for educational and commercial use, as well as extensions to existing nursing homes and schools. The committee will also review the minutes from its 1 October 2025 meeting[^1] and a report from the Design Review Panel regarding the Northern Gateway Site.

Council - Monday, 3rd November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Sutton Council meeting scheduled for 3 November 2025 included discussion of Houses in Multiple Occupation, a motion to support diversity, and the annual report of the Audit and Governance Committee. Councillors were also expected to answer questions.