A £70m development in Earlsfield will go ahead, despite objections.

Over 100 new homes will be built next to the River Wandle, alongside space for small businesses and a cafe.

Developer First Base were granted planning consent from Merton Council last week, June 22.

Barry Jessup, director of First Base, said: “We are delighted that Merton Council support our plans and were so impassioned about the design quality and the creation of a new neighbourhood.

"Like all our schemes, we welcome the opportunity to regenerate a forgotten piece of our city and deliver homes and jobs to enable the area to thrive”.

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