Planning application
The Savanna, 1 Approach Road, Raynes Park, Merton, SW20 8BA
Works: New dwelling Extension
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
PRIOR APPROVAL CHANGE OF USE OF THE EXISTING TWO-STOREY OFFICE BUILDING (USE CLASS E) TO PROVIDE 3 SELF-CONTAINED 1-BEDROOM RESIDENTIAL FLATS (USE CLASS C3). THE PROPOSAL COMPRISES THE INTERNAL RECONFIGURATION AND SUBDIVISION OF THE EXISTING BUILDING TO CREATE TWO 1-BEDROOM FLATS AT GROUND FLOOR LEVEL AND ONE 1-BEDROOM FLAT AT FIRST FLOOR LEVEL. THE DEVELOPMENT INCLUDES THE FORMATION OF A COMMUNAL ENTRANCE AND CIRCULATION AREAS, ASSOCIATED INTERNAL ALTERATIONS, BIN AND RECYCLING STORAGE, AND ALL ANCILLARY WORKS NECESSARY TO FACILITATE THE RESIDENTIAL USE. NO EXTENSIONS OR ALTERATIONS TO THE EXTERNAL ENVELOPE OF THE BUILDING ARE PROPOSED
As published by the council, reference 26/PAA1A5/1037
Application record
- Reference
- 26/PAA1A5/1037
- Type
- Prior Approval - Class A1 - A5 (Sui Generis) to Residential - Schedule 2, Part 3, Class M
- Received
- 28 May 2026
- Ward
- Raynes Park
- Postcode
- SW20 8BA
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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28 May 2026
Received by Merton
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12 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 23 July 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
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About prior approval applications
Prior approval applies where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, leaving the council only the specific matters the rules name, commonly within 56 days. More in our guide to planning application types.
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