Planning application
DEVELOPMENT SITE FORMER GAS WORKS Western Road, Mitcham, Merton
Works: Demolition Several homes
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Proposal
APPLICATION FOR DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 11(PM MONITORING DURING CONSTRUCTION) AND 63 (PHASING PROGRAMME) ATTACHED TO LBM PLANNING PERMISSION 25/P1578 RELATING TO THE Erection of new buildings to provide residential accommodation (Class C3) and flexible commercial/community space (Class E and/or Class F2), with associated access, parking and landscaping arrangements, including the demolition of the existing telecommunications mast and re-provision of new telecommunications mast. S73 APPLICATION FOR: APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS : 12 (GAS BOILERS) 38 (DISTRICT HEAT NETWORKS) 61 (NOISE - AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMPS) APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF CONDITIONS: 1 (COMMENCEMENT OF DEVELOPMENT) 2 (APPROVED PLANS) 6 (WIND MITIGATION) 8 (UNIT NUMBERS) 19 (NON-RESIDENTIAL USE) 30 (GREEN ROOFS) 37 (ENERGY STATEMENT) 39 (RESIDENTIAL CO2 REDUCTIONS AND WATER USE) 44 (SCREENING) 53 (SURFACE WATER DRAINAGE) 56 (FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENT COMPLIANCE) 68 (PLAY SPACE) ATTACHED TO LBM PLANNING APPLICATION 22/P3620 RELATING TO THE FULL PLANNING APPLICATION FOR THE DEMOLITION OF A PRESSURE REDUCITON STATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS MAST, ERECTION OF NEW BUILDINGS TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION (CLASS C3) AND FLEXIBLE COMMERCIAL/COMMUNITY SPACE (CLASS E AND/OR CLASS F2), WITH ASSOCIATED ACCESS, PARKING AND LANDSCAPING ARRANGEMENTS, INCLUDING THE RE-PROVISION OF NEW TELECOMMUNICATIONS MAST. TO ALLOW FOR THE FOLLOWING CHANGES; - INCREASE OVERALL NUMBER OF HOMES FROM 579 TO 626; - HOUSING MIX; - AMENDMENTS TO FOOTPRINT AND PROFILE ARTICULATION; - REDUCTION IN BUILDING HEIGHT BY ONE STOREY OF BLOCKS D & E (FRONTING HAY DRIVE); - AMENDMENTS TO EXTERNAL&INTERNAL LAYOUTS; - ADDITIONAL CYCLE PARKING; - ALTERATIONS TO ELEVATIONS; - ALTERATIONS TO ENERGY STRATEGY; - IMPROVEMENT OF CARBON REDUCTION; - REMOVAL OF ROOF PLANTS; - AMENDMENTS TO DESIGN OF THE LANDSCAPE
As published by the council, reference 26/DOC/1166
Application record
- Reference
- 26/DOC/1166
- Type
- Discharge of Planning Conditions
- Received
- 8 Jun 2026
- Ward
- Cricket Green
Site history
Applications at this address on the Merton register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026.
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26/DOC/1255 Status unknown
DEVELOPMENT SITE FORMER GAS WORKS Western Road, Mitcham, Merton
APPLICATION FOR DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 9 (DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (DCEMP)), CONDITION 10 (NON-ROAD MOBILE MACHINERY (NRMM)) AND CONDITION 14 (FOUNDATION DESIGN – EA) ATTACHED TO LBM PLANNING PERMISSION 22/P3620 (varied under 25/P1578) RELATING TO THE DEMOLITION OF A PRESSURE REDUCTION STATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS MAST, ERECTION OF NEW BUILDINGS TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION (CLASS C3) AND FLEXIBLE COMMERCIAL/COMMUNITY SPACE (CLASS E AND/OR CLASS F2), WITH ASSOCIATED ACCESS, PARKING AND LANDSCAPING ARRANGEMENTS, INCLUDING THE RE-PROVISION OF NEW TELECOMMUNICATIONS MAST.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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8 Jun 2026
Received by Merton
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12 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
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About condition discharge and variation applications
This application deals with conditions on an existing permission, supplying the details a condition requires or asking to vary or remove one, without reopening the permission itself. More in our guide to planning application types.
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26/DOC/1289 Granted
KENLEY LODGE, 1A Kenley Road, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 3JJ
DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 20 (WATER USAGE) OF PLANNING APPLICATION 23/P0326 FOR DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING GARAGES AND OUTHOUSE ON THE SITE AND THE ERECTION OF A NEW SINGLE STOREY DWELLING HOUSE
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26/DOC/1258 Granted
ST GEORGE'S HOUSE, 5 St George's Road, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 4DR
APPLICATION FOR DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 9 (FENESTRATION) ATTACHED TO LBM PLANNING PERMISSION 25/P2110 RELATING TO THE APPLICATION FOR ALTERATIONS AND EXTENSIONS AT THE BASEMENT, GROUND, FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS ; INSTALLATION OF NEW PLANT AT ROOF LEVEL, PROVISION OF EXTERNAL AMENITY TERRACE AT SECOND FLOOR LEVEL; AND ASSOCIATED LANDSCAPING AND WORKS.
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26/DOC/1206 Status unknown
THE ALL ENGLAND LAWN TENNIS CLUB Church Road, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 5AE
APPLICATION FOR DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 8 (LANDSCAPING) ATTACHED TO LBM PLANNING PERMISSION 25/P1352 RELATING TO THE REPROFILING AND LANDSCAPE ALTERATIONS TO THE AREA KNOWN AS THE HILL AND HILL LAWN, INCLUDING DEMOLITION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES AND THE ERECTION OF A NEW PERGOLA, REPLACEMENT SECURITY HUT/TOILET BLOCK AND OTHER SUPPORTING STRUCTURES.
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26/DOC/1137 Status unknown
THE ALL ENGLAND LAWN TENNIS CLUB Church Road, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 5AE
APPLICATION FOR DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 9 (BNG - HMMP) ATTACHED TO LBM PLANNING PERMISSION 25/P1352 RELATING TO THE REPROFILING AND LANDSCAPE ALTERATIONS TO THE AREA KNOWN AS THE HILL AND HILL LAWN, INCLUDING DEMOLITION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES AND THE ERECTION OF A NEW PERGOLA, REPLACEMENT SECURITY HUT/TOILET BLOCK AND OTHER SUPPORTING STRUCTURES.
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26/DOC/1169 Status unknown
Lidl, 216 Rowan Road, Streatham, London, Merton, SW16 5HX
APPLICATION FOR DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 16 (DRAINAGE) AND 27 (SUSTAINABILITY - WATER CONSUMPTION) ATTACHED TO LBM PLANNING PERMISSION 24/P0712 RELATING TO THE ERECTION OF A TWO STOREY BUILDING, WITH ROOF ACCOMMODATION TO PROVIDE 9 HOUSES, ASSOCIATED LANDSCAPING, WIDENING OF EXISTING ACCESS, CAR AND CYCLE PARKING AND REFUSE AND RECYCLING PROVISION.