Planning approval has been granted for the first new homes in the regeneration of the Ravensbury estate.

Merton Council’s planning committee have given permission for 50 disused garages at the end of Ravensbury Grove to be demolished, and replaced by 14 flats and seven houses

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An artists' impression of the new Ravensbury development 

The new properties, which will be built by Circle Housing, will include 21 car parking spaces and 33 bicycle spaces, as well as wheelchair access for three of the ground floor flats.

However, the plans have proved unpopular with residents, with 51 objections submitted to the proposals by members of the public and just two representations in support.

Concerns raised included over the design and height of the buildings, the loss of wildlife spaces and the impact on the Wandle Conservation Area and Ravensbury Park.

Despite this, permission was granted for the plans at a planning meeting on Thursday, September 15. Construction is due to begin early next year.

Merton Council’s cabinet member for regeneration, environment and housing, Councillor Martin Whelton, said: “This is a very exciting project which will provide families and individuals with homes that are greatly needed in our borough.

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Ravensbury Grove

“The new buildings and landscaping will be an asset to the Ravensbury Estate as Circle Housing is set to bring good design to the area with buildings made from excellent quality materials.”

The Ravensbury estate, on the border of Mitcham and Morden, is being built on as part of the Merton Regeneration Project. The controversial master plan, which includes High Path in south Wimbledon and Eastfields in Mitcham, could see 1,200 new homes built on the estates once current homes are demolished.

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