Merton local plan review. Merton’s Sustainability Report and background research).
Merton local plan review This review has been undertaken for a number of reasons, including: Local planning authorities, such as Shropshire Council, have a statutory responsibility to maintain an up-to-date Local Plan, and national policy indicates that Local Plans should be regularly reviewed, with the expectation this is done at Merton Local Health and Care Plan 2022-2024 1 Page 1 Agenda Item 7. Plan period 3. The various chapters and appendices of Merton’s DLP can be read or downloaded from Merton’s website at: Merton Local Plan and its evidence base and we made detailed representations in September 2021, January 2021, January 2019 and January 2018 on Merton Council’s call for sites at Stage 1 of the Local Plan review; the draft Plan for consultation at Stage 2 and Stage 2a; and the submitted Plan at Stage 3. We are creating a new Local Plan to provide a sound basis for planning decisions. Priority 1: Reducing carbon emissions to tackle climate change; Priority 2: Protecting and enhancing the local environment The guidance can be accessed here: Ordinarily Available Guidance - Merton. Merton Child Healthy Weight Action Plan (CHWAP) 4. It is a summary of information previously published for Merton’s Cabinet in July 2013 and Merton’s Council meeting in November 2016. uk Merton Place so far, early days • Expanded the transition team to Include, Dr Dagmar Zeuner, Director of Public Health and Simon Shimmens, CEO of Merton Connect representing the third and voluntary sector • Transition team - developing understanding and trust –3 face to face and 3 virtual meetings Merton Council has taken an integrated approach to health and wellbeing in the Local Plan and the expectation is for development to respond positively. 4 Introduction and Background 4. Response to the Stage 2a Draft Merton Local Plan Consultation by Battles Area Residents Association (BARA) We broadly welcome the Draft Local Plan and support the good growth strategy and overall vision for the borough. 6 The Designated Sites Boundary Review Technical Report forms part of a set of Technical Reports which will provide an evidence base for the Merton Local Plan, and inform the overall Merton Green Infrastructure, Biodiversity and Open Space Study as shown in Figure 1. Merton’s current Core Planning Strategy was adopted in July 2011. Following our initial review of the supporting evidence for, and the To strengthen the local plan monitoring further we recommend adding in some additional indicators below to assess the ongoing status of the environment and delivery / review of the local plan policies. To be clear, none of those sites should be redeveloped to more than 7-8 storeys high. Merton's Estates Local Plan contains detailed planning policies, prepared by the council to guide what could be built and assess any planning applications for three estates in Merton, (PPG) has recently been updated in light of the Covid-19 pandemic and recommends that council's review their SCI and update it. Following any further revisions Merton Council plans to ‘adopt’ the Local Plan in winter this year. The strategic objectives apply to the whole of Merton and provide a framework for the Local Plan, acting as stepping stones to deliver the Spatial Vision. Challenge and subject to review by the Inspector. 24. Merton’s Local Plan and Policies Map was submitted to the Secretary of State on 2 December 2021. All planning applications validated after this date will be considered Stage 4: pre-submission publication; Submission; Adopted plan and maps. The council is proposing MM1. Reviewing Design Review in London – 2017. The Merton Local Plan is of long-term strategic importance for the borough that will shape development for at least a decade. Merton’s statutory development plan comprises of the following documents with the: • This Local Plan 2024-2037/38 • London Plan 2021 2020 and does not therefore cover the whole Local Plan period. The next Price Review, whereby the water companies’ AMP7 Business Plan will be agreed with Ofwat, will take place in 2019. The site was submitted as part of the ‘call for sites’ in January 2018, promoting the site for residential development. Adopts Merton’s Local Plan and Policies Map to replacing Merton’s Core Planning Strategy 2011 and Merton’s Sites and Policies Plan 2014. It outlines projects where we Notice is hereby given that (in accordance with the above legislation) the Merton Local Plan 2038 was adopted by the council on the 20th of November 2024. The statutory development plan in Merton is currently: Merton’s Sites and Policies Plan 2014 Merton’s Core Planning Strategy 2011 The Mayor’s London Plan 2016 The South London Waste Plan 2012 (not relevant for this SPD) Merton’s Estates Plan 2018 (if Ongoing Engagement in the Local Plan Review Process The Foundation has played an active part in the ongoing Draft Local Plan review, having submitted representations to the Call for Sites consultation in January 2018 and further representations in January 2019 and in January 2021. High Path section of Merton Estates Plan, stage 3 . Flood risk and climate change Number and location of Environment Agency flood warnings issued across LB of Merton annually Water quality year Local Plan period. grid@woodplc. L Cole My comments on Merton Local Plan, 19. This plan sets out the level of growth which needs to be planned for in Merton and Tackling climate change, economic recovery from the pandemic, new housing and healthy streets are the top priorities in the council’s new local plan. We therefore request that the new Local Plan include the following policy/supporting text: Merton’s Local Plan 2020 Sustainability Appraisal incorporating Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) November 2018. These represent our preliminary views for the new Local Plan. 1. The local plan is a set of Merton’s Local Plan is the detailed development plan for Merton, containing the overall borough-wide planning strategy and detailed planning policies and allocates sites for new development. The above HIAs were submitted to the Planning Inspectors and considered by them as part of their examination of Merton’s Local Plan. 7. It is the responsibility of all participants to keep up to date with hearing timetables and Merton Local Plan and its evidence base and we made detailed representations in September 2021, January 2021, January 2019 and January 2018 on Merton Council’s call for sites at Stage 1 of the Local Plan review; the draft Plan for consultation at Stage 2 and Stage 2a; and the submitted Plan at Stage 3. Areas of Agreement 2. uk 09 January 2019 Dear Sir / Madam London Borough of Merton: Local Plan 2020 Stage 2 Consultation SUBMISSION ON BEHALF OF NATIONAL GRID 1. 5. B. Examination of the Merton Local Plan Inspectors’ Matters, Issues and Questions – Stage 1 Hearings updated 22 April 2022 R J Aston BSc (Hons) DipTP MRTPI G J Fort BA PGDip LLM MCD MRTPI Inspectors appointed by the Secretary of State Introduction 1. Adoption of Merton's new Local Plan containing planning policies and site allocations to guide planning decisions. and review the Merton Local Plan. LB Merton Local Plan Review Examination (Matter 3) Our ref 65071/01/MS/JHo Date 21 September 2022 On Behalf of St William LLP Matter 3 Housing Supply and Mix Issue (i): Does the plan identify a supply of specific, deliverable sites for the five years from anticipated adoption; and does it identify specific, developable sites or broad To strengthen the local plan monitoring further we recommend adding in some additional indicators below to assess the ongoing status of the environment and delivery / review of the local plan policies. The HIA process ensured that the Plan had a regard and an understanding of review. New Local Plan Stage 3: Urban Development Sites and Policies | Introduction Sites and Policies Plan | 2 Contents Forward from Councillor Forward from Councillor 5. Our overall aim is to support the provision of additional homes to meet Merton’s substantial population growth and housing need, especially for genuinely affordable homes and a diverse range of housing to support and encourage mixed inclusive sustainable resilient communities. A new draft local plan for Merton has been in the works for some time and is due to be adopted on November 20 th 2024. Table 18. 56 APPENDIX D – SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT (SUDS) APPROVAL GUIDANCE FOR DEVELOPERS . Urban Design Review (2014) SD 36 High Path Estate: Existing Building Conditions (2014) (Large file: 144 MB) SD 37 High Path Estate: Condition Survey Report and Life Cycle Cost Analysis (2016) Page 2 of 5 1. The statutory Local Plan process to revise the adopted 2012 South London Waste Plan was carried out at the same time as Merton’s Local Plan revisions, with Sutton as the lead project management authority. A shift to sustainable travel modes Merton Local Plan Review Statement of Common Ground between London Borough of Merton and CBRE IM Areas of agreement The inclusion of a reference to the Plan’s support for freestanding development proposals on large sites that are 0. submit Merton’s Local Plan and Policies Map to the Secretary of State for independent examination. Regeneration Proposal 4. These representations are made by NHS Property Services (NHSPS) to the London orough of Merton (“the ouncil”) in respect of their New Local Plan Stage 2a Consultation. For a decade Merton have been allocating sites of any This agreement is between the Department for Education and Merton Local Authority, and covers the financial years from 2021-22 to 2026-27. Visual impact study (added November 2016) London Plan is due to be published on 2nd March 2021. To consider and advise Cabinet and Council on buildings and structures to be included in the Local List, considering officer recommendations and consultation feedback. The following data layers within this Policies Map will In July 2021, the London Borough of Merton published its Draft Local Plan (DLP) for review and comment by the public. In preparing the IDP and identifying and detailing infrastructure projects, contact was The Estates Local Plan is part of the Statutory Development Plan which consists of the London Plan, Merton’s Core Planning Strategy, Merton’s Sites and Policies Plan, Merton’s Sites and Policies Map and the South London Waste Plan. Merton’s Sustainability Report and background research). Appendices. This plan sets out the level of growth which needs to be planned for in Merton and identifies where that growth should be located and how it should be delivered. We believe in an inclusive and innovative approach to care. Visual impact study (added November 2016) 2004 (a s amended) with respect to the Merton Local Plan specifically to make recommendations as appropriate to the Cabinet and Council on matters including:-(i ) Local Development Scheme resources required to prepare and review the Merton Local Plan. Draft local plan policy requirements are: 50% borough-wide strategic affordable housing target 70% Low cost rent The Local Plan sets out the council's statutory planning policy framework for the borough. Non-technical summary I. New Local Plan: Green and blue infrastructure; Maps Ravensbury section of Merton's Estates Local Plan, stage 3 . Trending : WCA / Sustainable Merton Wimbledon Hustings 24 June 2024; General Election 2024; Merton Full Council 7 February 2024; Special Merton Council Cabinet 10 August 2023; Merton Local Plan 2022 1 STAGE 2 HEARINGS PROGRAMME V1 3 AUGUST 2022 This programme will be subject to review during the course of the hearing sessions. PRINCIPLES OF POLICY AND CHARACTER Previous planning policies restricted back garden development in the residential suburbs Character of these areas remains little changed, because it could not change New policies are more New Local Plan. In July 2019 Cabinet resolved to amend the timetable for the Local Plan in part to take account of the unsettled outlook for Merton’s current (2014) and previous (2003) Local Plans contain a longstanding provision for a new vehicular access to be developed to Willow Lane industrial estate, subject to receiving land The table below is a summary of Local Plan of progress following the stage 2 consultation held during October 2018 to 28 January 2019. 3 Update GP clinical pathways for child healthy weight. Local shopping parades 6. 3. Benefits, Council Merton Local Plan chapter 15 Green and blue infrastructure. The Local Plan review will: New Local Plan. Yours Merton Local Plan and its evidence base and we made detailed representations in September 2021, January 2021, January 2019 and January 2018 on Merton Council’s call for sites at Stage 1 of the Local Plan review; the draft Plan for consultation at Stage 2 and Stage 2a; and the submitted Plan at Stage 3. 1 Once adopted, Merton’s Local Plan will be the detailed development plan for Merton, containing the overall borough-wide planning strategy, detailed planning policies to guide planning applications and allocates sites for new development. Merton Council has taken an integrated approach to health and wellbeing in the Local Plan and the expectation is for development to respond positively. Merton Local Plan 1 STAGE 2 HEARINGS PROGRAMME -V3 – 12 OCTOBER 2022 This programme will be subject to review during the course of the hearing sessions. We are still considering whether to support a neighbourhood plan for Cricket Green and progress on the Local Plan and its Merton Council’s call for sites at Stage 1 of the Local Plan review and the draft Plan for consultation at Stage 2. It is the responsibility of all participants to keep up to date with hearing timetables and any agendas as they evolve throughout the Examination, which will be published on the Examination Page 2 of 5 1. 3 We are not clear as to the scope of the Open Spaces Study or the purpose of the open-ended questions to which responses have been requested. is also active within the Independent Merton Green Spaces Forum. The council is required to demonstrate that the policies contained in the new Local Plan will be delivered in a sustainable way. Parties Involved • Thames Water Utilities Ltd (Thames Water) • The London Borough of Merton (LBM) 2. There’s more to read in our full submission – Merton Local Plan September 2021, January 2021, January 2019 and January 2018 on Merton Council’s call for sites at Stage 1 of the Local Plan review; the draft Plan for consultation at Stage 2 and Stage 2a; and the submitted Plan at Stage 3. 7 However, development should also encourage sustainable lifestyles more broadly. This checklist has been updated for PAS by SNR Denton. The Secretary of State has appointed G J Fort BA PGDip LLM MCD MRTPI This interactive Policies Map for Merton provides access to spatial data related to Merton's Local Plan as adopted on 20 November 2024. 2 If adopted, the Local Plan and associated Policies Map will be the key document guiding planning decisions in the borough, entirely replacing Merton’s adopted Core Planning Strategy 2011 and Merton’s Sites and Policies Plan 2014. Strategic objective 1: tackling climate change 1. The Estates Local Plan also embodies a number of urban design principles. Children and young people who are receiving support in school/college for their special educational needs (SEN) who do not have an EHCP, may be being supported at ‘SEN Support’ level. in Merton’s Local Plan, in particular those on health and wellbeing, air quality and climate change. Circle Housing Merton Priory's research for High Path is published below. 2. We feel it would be helpful if a • London Plan 2021 London Quality Review Charter – 2018. For example, development should reduce the need to travel, particularly by private car, and Schedule of Main Modifications to Merton’s Draft Local Plan – 2 March 2022 Page 4 of 60 New Paragraph - Merton Council expects all new development to make reasonable endeavours to achieve these EUI and space heating demand targets to reduce fuel bills for future occupants and help tackle fuel poverty in Merton, and to future-proof • Health Impact Assessment of Merton’s Local Plan dated January 2024 (LBM35). This is the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Sustainability Assessment (SA) for Merton’s draft propo The Council of the London Borough of Merton, Merton Local Plan, Inspectors’ Report 3 October 2024 5 Non-Technical Summary This report concludes that the Merton Local Plan (the Plan) provides an appropriate basis for the planning of the Borough, provided that a number of main modifications (MMs) are made to it. We contributed to Stage 1 of the Merton Local Plan and its evidence base and we made detailed representations in September 2021, January 2021, January 2019 and January 2018 on Merton Council’s call for sites at Stage 1 of the Local Plan review; the draft Plan for consultation at Stage 2 and Stage 2a; and the submitted Plan at Stage 3. Enabling residents to make more active travel choices as part of their daily lives will play an important role in improving health and wellbeing. High Path - Circle Housing Merton Priory research. The Local Plan should also be supported by a refresh of Merton’s Design Review Panel. We are still considering whether to support a neighbourhood plan for Cricket Green and progress on the Local Plan and its • London Plan 2021 London Quality Review Charter – 2018. 11. uk or phone us at 020 8545 3837 The draft Merton Local Plan will up the affordable housing threshold from 20% for 1-9 units or 40% over 10 units, to follow the London Plan’s threshold approach of 35-50% over 10 units once adopted. Merton - Stage 2a Draft Local Plan Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for allowing Thames Water Utilities Ltd (Thames Water) to comment on the above. Local Plan Publication Stage 2a – 30 November 2020 to 1 February 2021. Urban Design Review (2014) SD 36 High Path Estate: Existing Building Conditions (2014) (Large file: 144 MB) SD 37 High Path Estate: Condition Survey Report and Life Cycle Cost Analysis (2016) Merton Council’s call for sites at Stage 1 of the Local Plan review and the draft Plan for consultation at Stage 2. Collectively these documents help to deliver Merton’s planning objectives which are: year Local Plan period. Wimbledon Park Merton Local Plan chapter 8 - Wimbledon Park - proposed for adoption. Merton Local Plan Review September 2022 1. www. In doing so, the Core Planning A new draft local plan for Merton has been in the works for some time, and looks as though it may be introduced relatively soon in 2022(currently under examination). 1 to change the plan’s development period this is due to the length of time between key stages taking long. nhs. The outcome of this, Learning Lessons from the 2007 Floods outlined the need for changes in the APPENDIX C – LONDON PLAN AND MERTON LOCAL PLAN POLICIES . Adoption Merton Local Plan Chapter 17 - Monitoring Framework - proposed for adoption. Merton alongside the new Local Plan. In respect of the sites opportunities, the Council’s review of the Site states: “The site may have opportunities for whole site sports use. Agree the timetable for production set . London Borough of Merton London Road Morden SM4 5DX Lucy Bartley Consultant Town Planner Tel: 01926 439127 n. These have also been reviewed and Merton Local Plan Review August 2022 1. 2 The Mayor of London and Greater London Authority 2. Draft Estates Local Plan 9 Tell us what you think 1. 2021. This request includes but is not limited to correspondence conducted through the Programme Officer. Merton Local Plan chapter 12: Places and spaces in a growing borough. 7. Thank you to everyone who responded to Stage 2a of Merton’s Local Plan consultation, which took place between 13 November 2020 and 1 February 2021. Consultation responses, Merton’s Community Plan and the London Plan (2021) have guided Merton’s strategic objectives. The South London Waste Plan A list of Local Plan Examination hearing dates the Planning Inspectorate is holding over the next few months. 08. The Price Review, whereby the water companies’ AMP8 Business Plan will be agreed with Ofwat during 2024. 2019 . If the council decides that a review of the Plan is necessary and changes are needed, a HIA will be undertaken (if required), to ensure there are no adverse Borough of Merton. Footer menu. We have removed identifying details for individuals responding to the consultation (for example, personal addresses and signatures). We feel overall the document lacks ambition and is too incremental in its approach rather than setting a strategic view of Merton for the mid-2030s. 2021) •Transition Team Leads to facilitate Merton Local Health and Care Plan 2022-2024 1 Page 1 Agenda Item 7. 57 APPENDIX E Dear Merton Borough Council, Please provide a copy of all correspondence between Merton Council and the Inspectors appointed for the Public Examination of the draft Local Plan since the date of the last public hearing in October 2022. Circle Housing Merton Priory's research is published below. All planning applications validated Merton’s new Local Plan is due to be recommended for adoption to council on 20 November 2024. Please visit Working together to refresh the plan –timeline •Merton Health and Wellbeing Board to approve the refreshed local health and care plan (November –23. success, and the Local Plan will mean that for years to come there will be a sound and consistent approach to ensuring a bright future for the borough and all who live and work here. Our refreshed health and care plan set out here for 2022-2024 is just one element of work in Merton to continue to improve health and wellbeing post Covid. 5 . September 2021, January 2021, January 2019 and January 2018 on Merton Council’s call for sites at Stage 1 of the Local Plan review; the draft Plan for consultation at Stage 2 and Stage 2a; and the submitted Plan at Stage 3. Flood risk and climate change Number and location of Environment Agency flood warnings issued across LB of Merton annually Water quality (4) Merton’s current Local Plan consists of the Estates Local Plan (adopted in 2018), the Core Planning Strategy (adopted in 2011) and other documents. (4) Merton’s current Local Plan consists of the Estates Local Plan (adopted in 2018), the Core Planning Strategy (adopted in 2011) and other documents. 6. 2021) •Merton Health and Care Together Board to monitor and track progress monthly; and review the draft refreshed plan (October –05. Adoption November 2024. Review of Emerging Merton Estate Local Plan In examining the policies contained within the emerging Merton Estates Local Plan, we do not believe that its policies result in any significant burden beyond the existing policy requirements. Given the restricted time for consultation, and the limited resources available, our comments are limited to putting forward proposals for changes to the Plan. It also allocates sites for 5. Decision type: Key. 6 4. Future Merton Team Merton Civic Centre London Road Morden SM4 5DX The Council of the London Borough of Merton, Merton Local Plan, Inspectors’ Report 3 October 2024 5 Non-Technical Summary This report concludes that the Merton Local Plan (the Plan) provides an appropriate basis for the planning of the Borough, provided that a number of main modifications (MMs) are made to it. 1st day of Public Hearing for Merton's Local Plan and Policies Map in front of Planning Inspector G J Fort. g. 5 There is a clear hierarchy of plans and programmes in certain areas descending from These objectives apply to the whole of Merton, providing a framework for the Local Plan and acting as the steppingstones to deliver our vision. These policies should be read alongside Merton’s Design and Housing policies in this Local Plan. Estates Local Plan. Developing our plan with our local people and partners: •Approach taken to the refresh •Remind –what was delivered through the 2019-2021 plan? •Review –what has happened recently and how has Covid impacted? •Refresh –what do we want Local Plan Publication Stage 3 – 22 July to 6 September 2021 New Local Plan Stage 3: Introduction For more information please email us at future. The GLA’s response to Stage2a refers to the new London Plan. Producing an EDIA statement is not a legal obligation at this stage, but the council has opted to create a 1. Page 2 of 5 1. It supersedes the previous checklist and is based on Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2012. Merton's Estates Local Plan was submitted to the Secretary of State on 31 March 2017. 25 hectares and above, such as the site at 34-44 London Road, that drive net-zero carbon development in Merton through sustainable design. Merton’s Local Plan and accompanying proactive strategies that support future housing delivery, such as Merton’s Character Study and Small Sites Toolkit, are pro-growth and geared towards optimising the provision of good quality and designled - housing to meet this ambition. This document sets out the background to the Estates Local Plan and the relationship between Clarion Housing Group and Merton Council. Eastfields (Mitcham), High Path Draft Estates Local Plan 9 Tell us what you think 1. 2 We welcome the chance to participate in this consultation as part of the review of Merton’s Local Plan. 1 of the Core Planning Strategy(2011) sets out the expectations regarding affordable housing in the borough,this can be seen below: Merton alongside the new Local Plan. We have identified three areas with important local shopping parades. While the The Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Housing and Transport presented the report which set out the proposed second round of consultation on the draft new Local Plan for Merton. Shropshire Council is at an advanced stage of a Local Plan Review. Replaces Merton's Sites and Policies Plan 2014 and Merton's Core Planning Strategy 2011. (5) The Local Plan in Greenwich is part of the Local Development Framework and it consist of Core strategy (adopted 30 July 2014), policies map (below) and Site allocations (currently being prepared, final round of public New Local Plan. Merton Local Plan and its evidence base and we made detailed representations in September 2021, January 2021, January 2019 and January 2018 on Merton Council’s call for sites at Stage 1 of the Local Plan review; the draft Plan for consultation at Stage 2 and Stage 2a; and the submitted Plan at Stage 3. This replaced our Sites and Policies Plan 2014, Policies Map 2014 and Core Planning Strategy 2011. The HIA process ensured that the Plan had a regard and an understanding of 14th June 2022 16th June 2022 Mark Gale Local Plan Examination No Comment on Local Plan Examination 14 June 2022 Merton’s Local Plan and Policies Map was submitted to the Secretary of State on 2 December 2021. Producing an EDIA statement is not a legal obligation at this stage, but the council has opted to create a The Local Plan document is also surely unreasonably, unconscionably over-long, with unnecessary repetition, and would benefit from both radical text reduction and pruning. The draft Local Plan (stage 2) comprises strategic Merton's Local Plan and Policies Map was submitted to the Secretary of State on 2 December 2021. To consider new and emerging legislation relevant to the preparation and review of the Merton Local Plan. 2 Review the need for a local Tier 3 service for childhood obesity weight management in Merton. In July 2019 Cabinet resolved to amend the timetable for the Local Plan in part to take account of the unsettled outlook for Merton’s share of London’s housing delivery (and the associated impacts on infrastructure) in the London Plan, which had not yet been finalised. We recognise the Local Plan as a critical document for the future development and conservation of the area. Approximately 51% of Merton residents are female (108,476) and 49% are male (104,406). 4 low carbon energy, D12. gov. New Local Plan Stage 3: Green and blue infrastructure; New Local Plan Stage 3: Policies Map; Previous consultation documents Stage 2a - November 2020 to February 2021. Local developments Merton's Draft Local Plan In July 2021, the London Borough of Merton published its Draft Local Plan (DLP) for review and comment by the public. Decision status: For Determination. RESOLVED: That Cabinet recommends that full council (20th November 2024): A. Figure 4: Local Plan timetable Stages Dates Call for sites October 2017- January 2018 Draft Local Plan (stage 2) October 2018 – January 2019 MERTON LOCAL PLAN INNOVATIVE INFILL SUBMISSION 01. Introduction by : Cllr Martin Whelton Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Housing and Key findings from the review of plans analysis: 5. Producing an EDIA statement is not a legal obligation at this stage, but the council has opted to create a Local Plan review - missing policies Tony Burton made this Freedom of Information request to Merton Borough Council This request has been closed to new correspondence . We contributed to Stage 1 of the Local Plan. 2021) •Transition Team Leads to facilitate Merton Local Plan Examination Mantra Planning on behalf of CH London Consultation with the Design Review Panel and a public exhibition was carried out on 23rd July 2022 and 15/16th July 2022 respectively to assist in the development of the proposed scheme. Visual impact study (added November 2016) Dear Merton Borough Council, Please provide a copy of all correspondence between Merton Council and the Inspectors appointed for the Public Examination of the draft Local Plan since the date of the last public hearing in October 2022. We contributed to Stage 1 of the Merton Local Health and Care Plan Accelerated ↓birth rate ↑ Excess deaths People leaving urban areas Merton’s population COVID direct impacts (Jan –Dec 2020) Not a review of services or series of recommendations Focus on COVID-19 impact and inequalities in Merton 2018 on Merton Council’s call for sites at Stage 1 of the Local Plan review and the draft Plan for consultation at Stage 2 and Stage 2a. 10 Estates Local Plan Pre-submission publication stage: December 2016 – February 2017 Part of Merton’s Local Plan What is the Estates Local Plan? 1. The policies in the Local Plan will guide development in the borough through to 2035. It is the responsibility of all participants to keep up to date with hearing timetables and EXAMINATION OF THE MERTON LOCAL PLAN Inspectors: R J Aston BSc (Hons) DipTP MRTPI G J Fort BA PgDip LLM MCD MRTPI Programme Officer: Ms Carmel Edwards Tel: 07969 631 930 Email: programmeofficer@carmeledwards. 210903 Stage 3 New Local Plan representation FutureMerton London Borough of Merton Civic Centre London Road 1. The housing policies in this Local Plan provide details on Merton’s housing targets for the plan period. Contact us if you think it should be reopened. 1 This document serves as an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Assessment (EDIA) (formally known as equality and diversity impact assessments) summarising how the EDIA process has influenced the Local Plan, hereafter referred to as the 'Plan'. 1. 8 The council is proposing a change to the Plan period to improve accuracy, ensure ‘Soundness’ and complying with the NPPF (para 22) requirements. We contributed to Stage 1 of the Public Examination into Merton’s new Local Plan 2. Delegates authority to the Executive Director of Housing and Sustainable Development in consultation with deliver the three strategic priorities of Merton’s Plan 2023-2026. Circle Housing Merton Priory have provided background research on the three estates to inform their case for regeneration. Delegated authority to the Executive Director of Housing and Sustainable Development in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing Merton and Kingston upon Thames work closely on a Joint Development Plan Document, the South Londno Waste Plan. SIGNIFICANT CHANGE –Much stronger and clearer guidance of how to Page 2 of 5 1. capital funding on Merton’s ability to carry out its DSG management plan. November 2021 – for submission The guidance can be accessed here: Ordinarily Available Guidance - Merton. Our overall aim is to ensure the creation of sustainable, efficient and high quality design of the urban environment. Regular reviews support growth, ensuring there is enough land for homes, jobs and the infrastructure necessary to support them. Circle Housing Merton Priory have provided background research on each of the three estates to inform the case for regeneration. This is the Strategic Environmental Assessment (S EA) and Sustainability Assessment (S A) for Merton’s new Local Plan, Environment Report. • Health Impact Assessment of Merton’s Local Plan dated January 2024 (LBM35). The various chapters and appendices of Merton’s DLP can be read or Completion of Merton’s Local Plan Housing Viability Study is imminent. Eastfields (Mitcham), High Path x The Mayor’s London Plan 2011 x Merton’s Core Planning Strategy 2011 x The South London Waste Plan 2012 x Sites and Policies Plan (2014) x Polices Map (2014) These five documents - Merton’s Local Plan and the Mayor’s London Plan - make up the statutory development plan, containing the planning policies that guide development in Merton. 6. Although the GLA’s response was generally supportive on many issues in the London Plan, GLA officer’s view is that Merton’s Local Plan is not in general conformity with the London Plan on affordable housing issues. departments and a review was undertaken of all the relevant strategies and reports. Below we discuss the main changes that are to be implemented in the new Local Plan. Delegated authority to the Executive Director of Housing and Sustainable Development in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing and The draft Local Plan will be revised following submissions and then presented to an independent enquiry. com SUPPLEMENTARY GUIDANCE NOTE FROM THE INSPECTORS: STAGE 1 HEARINGS JUNE 2022 Purpose 1. SA/SEA scoping report stage A (OD18). In light of the above we would welcome your initial views on whether the Local Plan would accord with national policy in respect of First Homes in a brief topic paper. NOTE: this update is only for ‘first hearing sessions’ not subsequent ones. Local Plan Publication Stage 3 – 22 July to 6 September 2021. Benefits, Council Tax and housing; Births, marriages and deaths; Business and consumers; Communities and neighbourhoods; which could fundamentally affect its urban form over the period of the Local Plan. Ravensbury - Circle Housing Merton Priory research. merton@merton. As illustrated in the SDF, the Morden Regeneration Zone represents an ideal opportunity to provide circa 2,000 residential units towards meeting this target, the largest single development opportunity in Merton. 4. . This would be preceded by a statutory six-week consultation period between July and September 2021. 9 are considered together with those of paragraph 11. The new Merton Local Plan will cover the next 15 years and will allocate land for a range of uses, including housing, retail and employment. Embed integration with relevant local services, including the dietetics Figure 2: Stages of Local Plan preparation and how the SA was considered Local plan stage SA stage How SA Report was Considered Call for sites consultation on Stage 1 of Merton's New Local Plan held between October 2017 and January 2018, included a ‘call for sites. com Sent by email to: future. The Merton's new Local Plan. New Local Plan. Sites and Policies | Introduction Sites and Policies Plan | 2 Contents Forward from Councillor Forward from Councillor Merton’s Local Plan 2020 Sustainability Appraisal incorporating Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) December 2020 (Stage 2a consultation) Non-technical summary I. Around 52% (111,713) of Merton residents live in East Merton, while 48% (101,169) live in the West. The Secretary of State has appointed G J Fort BA PGDip LLM MCD MRTPI and R J Aston BSc (Hons) DipTP MRTPI to conduct the examination. This is part of a graduated approach using an assess, plan, do, review process. We agree that it 2. Partners will work together with our communities to deliver 8 priorities. Yours Our community in Merton • The Merton Story 20211 outlines that in 2021 Merton has an estimated resident population of 212,882. Our annual Development Plan considers both local needs and national recommendations. Provides further details on the Policies Map designations including transport proposals, heritage assets and further information for flood risk management. Social media menu. New Lower Threshold We’re looking forward to collaborating with Merton Council during 2018 to help develop the plan and engage local people in these and other proposals. Vision for health and care in Merton 3. The Panel’s arrangements are anomalous when compared to other London boroughs and it lacks independence in its chairing and report writing. Benefits, Council Tax and housing; Births, marriages and deaths; Business and consumers; Communities and neighbourhoods; We adopted our new Local Plan on 20 November 2024. The London Borough of Merton Local Plan was formally adopted on the 20th of November 2024. We adopted our new Local Plan on 20 November 2024. Places and spaces in a growing borough. • Review of post-workshop online survey responses • Review of The Merton Story update 2021 (JSNA update) • Review of Community impact reports • Feedback from Transition Team members and MHCT partner organisations Merton New Local Plan: Stage 2a: 13 November 2020 – 1 February 2021 Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the above document. Scope of the Wiltshire Local Plan review. 5 Managing heritage assets of the Merton Local Plan Review The comments below follows submission of Hearing Statements from both parties including proposed main modifications relating to Draft Estates Local Plan 9 Tell us what you think 1. 9 The Draft Estates Local Plan, is a legal document which will guide any redevelopment proposals for the three estates. Producing an EDIA statement is not a legal obligation at this stage, but the council has opted to create a New Local Plan. Producing an EDIA statement is not a legal obligation at this stage, but the council has opted to create a • Health Impact Assessment of Merton’s Local Plan dated January 2024 (LBM35). 3 Minimising energy use, CC2. Merton Council together with the Merton Partnership present "The Community Plan for Merton 2020-2026: Let's Get Together". Please visit This document sets out the Council’s legal compliance self-assessment for the Sites and Policies Plan and Policies Map (part of Merton’s Local Plan). Adopts Merton’s Local Plan and Policies Map, replacing Merton’s Core Planning Strategy 2011 and Merton’s Sites and Policies Plan 2014. 02. The Council of the London Borough of Merton, Merton Local Plan, Inspectors’ Report 3 October 2024 5 Non-Technical Summary This report concludes that the Merton Local Plan (the Plan) provides an appropriate basis for the planning of the Borough, provided that a number of main modifications (MMs) are made to it. For a decade Merton have been allocating sites of any RESOLVED: That Cabinet recommends that full council (20th November 2024): A. (5) The Local Plan in Greenwich is part of the Local Development Framework and it consist of Core strategy (adopted 30 July 2014), policies map (below) and Site allocations (currently being prepared, final round of public Figure 2: Stages of Local Plan preparation and how the SA was considered Local plan stage SA stage How SA Report was Considered Call for sites consultation on Stage 1 of Merton's New Local Plan held between October 2017 and January 2018, included a ‘call for sites. Local Plan Publication Stage 3 – 22 July to 6 September 2021 New Local Plan Stage 3: Introduction For more information please email us at future. New Local Plan Stage 2a Whole Local Plan document; Merton’s Local Plan and Policies Map was submitted to the Secretary of State on 2 December 2021. We would like to work with Merton Council to engage local residents, organisations and businesses to test and develop these proposals during the next phase of the Local Plan review. 25 hectares and above, such as the site at 34-44 London Road, that Merton's Estates Local Plan was submitted to the Secretary of State on 31 March 2017. Merton’s Local Plan and accompanying proactive strategies that support future housing delivery, such as Merton’s Character Study and Small Sites Toolkit, are pro-growth and geared towards optimising the provision of good quality and design-led housing to meet this ambition. A. Mayor’s Housing SPG 2020 • National Design Guide • Merton Local Plan – 2021. Collectively these documents help to deliver Merton’s planning objectives which are: • Health Impact Assessment of Merton’s Local Plan dated January 2024 (LBM35). As such, this document forms part of the evidence base for the new Local Plan. The new Local Plan and Inspectors’ final report are available via agenda item 2. Merton Local Plan Review Statement of Common Ground between London Borough of Merton and CBRE IM Areas of agreement • The inclusion of a reference to the Plan’s support for freestanding development proposals on large sites that are 0. It forms part of the development plan and is the statutory planning framework for the borough. Please visit 1. Alongside the Draft Estates Local Plan you can also find supporting information (e. On behalf of Merton Local Sites and Policies | Introduction Sites and Policies Plan | 2 Contents Forward from Councillor Forward from Councillor 2. uk or phone us at 020 8545 3837 Eastfields section of Merton's Estates Local Plan - stage 3 . • Review of post-workshop online survey responses • Review of The Merton Story update 2021 (JSNA update) • Review of Community impact reports • Feedback from Transition Team members and MHCT partner organisations 10 Estates Local Plan Pre-submission publication stage: December 2016 – February 2017 Part of Merton’s Local Plan What is the Estates Local Plan? 1. Producing an EDIA statement is not a legal obligation at this stage, but the council has opted to create a 10 Estates Local Plan Pre-submission publication stage: December 2016 – February 2017 Part of Merton’s Local Plan What is the Estates Local Plan? 1. swlondon. The Merton School Sport Partnership is funded and supported by it [s key stakeholders, to ensure that PE, school sport and PA is well coordinated, delivered in abundance and to a high standard to the students within the Borough of Merton. Merton Monitoring Framework - proposed for adoption. 1 Thames Water submitted responses to the Merton Local Plan at Stage 2 (December 2018), Stage 2a (January 2021) and Stage 3 (September 2021). We know how important good planning decisions are for Merton This Strategic Policy sets out the overall aims of Merton's climate change policies to make Merton a more environmentally sustainable place and net-zero carbon by 2050, by reducing Merton’s Local Plan is the detailed development plan for Merton, containing the overall borough-wide planning strategy and detailed planning policies and allocates sites for new The Local Plan document is also surely unreasonably, unconscionably over-long, with unnecessary repetition, and would benefit from both radical text reduction and pruning. 7 of the draft Local Plan states that “the local topography and quality townscape mean that Wimbledon is not suitable for high rise towers therefore to accommodate growth in keeping with the 1. Producing an EDIA statement is not a legal obligation at this stage, but the council has opted to create a Waste Plan (2012 and review to be once they are adopted 2022 ) and the Estates Local Plan 2018, the Local Plan will form the Statutory Development Plan under section 38 of the 2004 Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act for Merton. Merton in context: •Our community •Our challenges 4. Please visit housing and new sports facilities within the Merton Local Plan 2020. Eastfields - Circle Housing Merton Priory research. Paragraph 3. 3 I would be grateful to be invited to attend any examination hearings on Merton’s new Local Plan and Policies Maps. SIGNIFICANT CHANGE –Much stronger and clearer guidance of how to Merton Local Plan and its evidence base and we made detailed representations in September 2021, January 2021, January 2019 and January 2018 on Merton Council’s call for sites at Stage 1 of the Local Plan review; the draft Plan for consultation at Stage 2 and Stage 2a; and the submitted Plan at Stage 3. The HIA process ensured that the Plan had a regard and an understanding of Working together to refresh the plan –timeline •Merton Health and Wellbeing Board to approve the refreshed local health and care plan (November –23. 13. • The London Borough of Merton (LBM) 2. The review process will include an assessment of the impact of the change in circumstances. Introduction 1. Is this page useful? Yes No. Merton’s Local Plan was last consulted on in early 2019. 3 On 4th November 2024 Merton’s Cabinet resolved to recommend that full council on 20th November 2024: A Merton Local Plan, Borough Character Studies, the Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan and numerous development proposals in the area. Many measures set out in other parts of this Local Plan play a part in promoting health and wellbeing, seeking to address health inequalities, and must be addressed where appropriate. Monitoring. Our key 5. Purpose of sustainability appraisal . 10. This is the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Sustainability Assessment (SA) Non-technical summary . Merton's Sites and Policies Plan contains the detailed planning policies to help assess planning applications in Merton. The Estates Local Plan is part of the Statutory Development Plan which consists of the London Plan, Merton’s Core Planning Strategy, Merton’s Sites and Policies Plan, Merton’s Sites and Policies Map and the South London Waste Plan. 3. It is the responsibility of all participants to keep up to date with hearing timetables and any agendas as they evolve throughout the Examination, which will be published on the Examination Merton Local Plan and its evidence base and we made detailed representations in September 2021, January 2021, January 2019 and January 2018 on Merton Council’s call for sites at Stage 1 of the Local Plan review; the draft Plan for consultation at Stage 2 and Stage 2a; and the submitted Plan at Stage 3. In preparing the IDP and identifying and detailing infrastructure projects, contact was of the London Borough of Merton (LBM) to review, and provide a contextual analysis on the national, regional and local planning policies relevant to the Green Infrastructure, Biodiversity and Open Space Study, which will provide up to date information to inform Merton's emerging Local Plan. To consider new and emerging legislation relevant to the preparation Merton Local Plan and its evidence base and we made detailed representations in September 2021, January 2021, January 2019 and January 2018 on Merton Council’s call for sites at Stage 1 of the Local Plan review; the draft Plan for consultation at Stage 2 and Stage 2a; and the submitted Plan at Stage 3. In its Chapter F: Wimbledon, page 65, 5. New Local Plan Stage 2a Whole Local Plan document; London Plan is due to be published on 2nd March 2021. Page 5 of 5 6. Eastfields (Mitcham), High Path Page 2 of 5 1. Merton Local Plan Chapter 1c - Urban Development, Vision and Objectives; Local Plan Publication Stage 3 – 22 July to 6 September 2021. 1 The Estates Local Plan is a legal document prepared by the council to help guide what could be built and assess planning applications for three estates in Merton. This should also cover whether the Local Plan is internally consistent on this issue when the contents of paragraph 11. It also helps protect against speculative and unplanned development that might undermine sustainable and resilient communities. Our approach to development and change in the area is established in the Cricket Green Charter which was refreshed in 2019 with the support of London Borough of Merton and local Merton Local Plan 1 STAGE 2 HEARINGS PROGRAMME -V4 – 14 October 2022 This programme will be subject to review during the course of the hearing sessions. 23. 2. We are still considering whether to support a neighbourhood plan for Cricket Green and progress on Merton Local Plan 2022 1 STAGE 2 HEARINGS PROGRAMME V1 3 AUGUST 2022 This programme will be subject to review during the course of the hearing sessions. Housing provision. To improve clarity by refereeing to all the relevant documents. Circle Housing Merton Priory's research for Ravensbury is published below. I. AMP7 will cover the period from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2025. Parties Involved • NHS Healthy Urban Development Unit (HUDU), on behalf of the former Merton and Wandsworth Clinical Commissioning Group and South West London Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), and current South West London and Integrated Care Board (ICB) . The Local Plan review will: Draft Statement of Common Ground between London Borough of Merton and Historic England On draft policies CC2. wdrjrbcmclpbljduuenkrovkatkbdethipbdkdrstruvqp