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Site Selection Options for the Provision of Additional Secondary School Places

July 2013

ContentsPage

Introduction

Site Review and Search

Planning Context

Conclusions and Recommendations

Appendix 1 - Long and Short Listed Sites

Appendix 2 - Site Identification Maps

Appendix 3 - Analysis of Short Listed Sites

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Client: Merton CouncilIssue Date: July 2013 Site Selection Options for the Provision of Additional Secondary School Places

Project No: CS/064973-04 Doc Ref: CS/064973-04


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Cumulative extra FEs required with 2% surplus – standard model

2015 / 2016 3-4FE

2016 / 2017 6-7FE

2017 / 2018 9FE

2018 / 2019 18FE

2019 / 2020 18FE

2020 / 2021 18FE

2021 / 2022 21FE

2022 / 2023 21-22FE

2023 / 2024 24FE

2024 /2025 24FE

2025 /2026 23FE

2026 /2027 21FE

2027 / 2028 20FE

2028 / 2029 18FE

2029 / 2030 17FE

INCREASE IN FORMS OF ENTRY (FE) REQUIRED BASED ON GLA STANDARD FORECAST MODEL

1.0 Introduction

1.01

In November 2012, Capita Symonds (CSL) published its report supporting the London Borough of Merton (LBM) in the search for suitable sites for an additional 22 permanent forms of entry for primary education in the Borough. This study considered a number of potential sites and, following high-level studies, a short list of 10 potential sites. The final report provided a considered evidence base in order to enable LBM to formulate a suitable approach to providing the requisite number of school places.

The need for additional school places in the Borough is not limited to primary level. In fact, forecasts suggest that there will be a deficit of secondary school places by 2015-16, based on current admission numbers. This demand for secondary education places is only likely to increase as primary students progress through the system. Consequently, LBM have resolved to undertake a similar study exploring options for the provision of additional 8 forms of entry for secondary education.

Given the successful publication of the previous primary school study, CSL have been commissioned by LBM to assist in identifying suitable sites that could provide for an additional 8 forms of entry together additional 200 spaces for post 16 education. This latter demand is particularly relevant as the school leaving age will increase to 18 by 2016. Effectively, the basis of this report is covered by the following brief:

• EstablishtheavailabilityofsuitablesiteswithintheBorough.

• FirstpreferenceforasiteswithintheColliersWood/NorthMitchamarea (planning boundary area, 5) but to consider all areas given the level of need, except planning area 6 (far east of the borough_where there are two existing Academy schools that could easily be expanded to meet need.

• Consideranysuitablesites,includingthosewiththepotentialtoconvert existing buildings (change of use).

• Collatearobustevidencebasedscheduleofsuitablesites,whichprovidesa shortlist of potentially deliverable sites for further investigation.

• Providerecommendationsandhighleveldesigncapacitystudiestoexplore the shortlisted sites suitability for the provision for an additional 8 forms of entry at secondary school level.

1.02 Pupil Projections and Future Demand

There are no formal planning areas for secondary schools as the travel distance requirement is less prescriptive. However, if development in a particular area meant that pupils would no longer obtain a place at their preferred school, it is reasonable that a developer should make contributions towards expansion of the school, rather than contribute to pupil displacement.

There are currently surplus places in Merton secondary schools, but the forecasts from 2013 show that demographic growth will influence the secondary sector and rapid expansion of secondary schools will be required from 2015. Therefore, it is recommended that consideration should be given to implementing planning policy that seeks contributions from all developments that are likely to exacerbate the issue.

Because of an increase in births and other demographic factors, Merton Borough Council needed to provide an additional 21 forms of entry at reception class level during 2008 to 2012. After a plateau in demand for 2013 the GLA forecast a further increase in demand from 2014 TO 2017.

Based on the rising roll currently in LB Merton’s primary schools, there will be a deficit of places available in the first year of secondary school (Year 7) from September 2015. The forecasts suggest that this will continue to grow rapidly until at least September 2023. The exact increase in demand will depend on a number of factors, including pupil preference and the continued level of pupil ‘imports’ and ‘exports’ from other Local Authority areas. The Greater London Authority’s standard model suggests that, even if only a 2% surplus isallowedfor,thedeficitinplaceswillriseto24formsofentryby2023/24(720 additional places per year). However, there is a need to review demand, as depending on a number of other modes that could be used, the peak of demand could easily be within a band of an additional 20 to 30 forms of entry.

Whilethisrisecouldbeprovidedforwithinexistingaccommodationin2015/16andpossibly2016/17,significantadditionalbuildingsforSeptember2017 will be required. Given the time restrictions it is imperative that identification and implementation of school expansion opportunities prioritised, in order to meet the rising demand for secondary school places.

To ensure that the Borough can meet its requirement to provide sufficient secondary school places over the next 10–15 years, a report to the Council’s Cabinet in February 2012 recommended that a new site for secondary school provision be identified. The preference is for the new school to be located intheColliersWood/NorthMitchamareaoftheBorough,whichhasbeenidentified as the area of greatest need due to the current poor provision in the area. The council is now undertaking more detailed work on its secondary school strategy, and this work has been commissioned to enable decisions to be made on possible sites.

1.03 Guidance

Until recently Building Bulletin 98 provided the framework for determining therequirementsforsecondaryschools.WiththeintroductionofthePrioritySchoolsBuildingProgrammethegovernmenthasalsointroducedbaselinedesigns for schools, which demonstrate school buildings that can be built within a set cost and area allowance. As a result the funding for the gross area of new school buildings is based on new formulae. For secondary schools this is:

1050m² (+ 350m² if there is a sixth form) + 6.3m² per pupil place for 11- to 16-year-olds + 7m² per pupil place for post-16s.

For a 1400 place 11-18 school (1200 11-16 plus 200 in sixth form) the Gross Internal Floor Area would be approximately 10360 m2.

However, in undertaking a comprehensive site search across the borough sites of 5000m2 and above were considered. This allowed for a more comprehensive approach, which enabled consideration to be given to more pioneering options, such as split site solutions, where two smaller sites were in close proximity and where Key Stage 3 (Years 7, 8 and 9) could be provided for on one site with Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11) and the Sixth Form being provided on a second site.


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2.0 Site Review and Search

2.01

Capita Symonds was instructed by LBM to identify potential sites for the expansion of local secondary school capacity on 26 March 2013. Following thisinstructionCapitaSymondsmetwithLBMertonEducationandPlanningofficers on 10 April. Capita Symonds was provided with the following documents to assist in our considerations:

• EducationSitesinMertonandassociatedopenspace(Map)

• LDF2012DraftProposalSites-AsatMay2012

At this initial meeting it was conveyed to us that the priority was to explore any opportunities in the Borough and to consider their potential to meet the pressing secondary education requirements. The preference for sites within a defined area of greatest need was also established, which was focused aroundColliersWoodandconsistedoftheplanningareasandwardsofAbbey,Dundonald,MertonPark,Trinity,WimbledonPark,Ravensbury,StHelier,ColliersWood,CricketGreen,FiggesMarsh,GraveneyandLavenderFields.

The agreed search criteria was very open, however, it was identified that there was a clear preference for sites that were previously developed where possible and not in residential use. All other options were considered open for consideration. A process was devised to identify potentially suitable properties and to then ‘sift’ for suitability. This process can be broken down in to the following stages;

1. “Top-down” review of market availability

2. “Bottom-up” detailed search for non-residential property

3. Compilation of a ‘long list’

4. Site visits to all properties on the long list

5. First sift for suitability (not already developed, sufficient access, appropriate setting)

6. PlanningpolicyandTPOreviewofproperties

7. Second sift for suitability and production of a short-list

8. Title review, market assessment and capacity assessments

9. Prioritysitesfordetaileddesignandfeasibilitystudies

2.02 1, 2 & 3 – Top-down and Bottom-up Property Searches (Long List).

In conducting this research the consultant team sought to identify all the non-residential property in the search area. This work developed the previoussearchundertakenforthePrimarySchoolPlacesstudyundertakenin November 2012. There were two key processes deployed to achieve this, a top-down review of market availability and a bottom-up property search. The top-down approach involved carrying out availability searches through property market portals, including Costar Focus and EGi. The bottom-up approach sought to identify all buildings in a non-residential use in the search area.

The Long List of properties was produced by splitting the search area in to smaller areas, which were then ‘scoured’ for buildings and land that appeared to be in non-residential use. This first search was undertaken using online aerial and street level photography provided by Google and Bing. All identified properties were allocated a unique reference number and placed in to the LongList.PostcodeswereobtainedfromtheRoyalMailwebsite.

To this list were added any properties that had been identified by the top-down market research and any sites that had previously been identified by LBMorthathadbeensubmittedbylandownersaspartoftheSites&PoliciesDPDprocess.Theproductofthisfirststageofworkwasa‘LongList’of227sites.

2.03 4 and 5 – Site visits, review and first sift

Over the course of four days each of these sites was visited and photographed by Capita Symonds to check the current status and to identify if anything had changed since the aerial and street photography had been taken. A high level assessment of each site was undertaken, which reviewed the building and its setting for significant obstacles to the potential use as a secondary school.

Each of the identified sites was then subjected to a further review, which was undertakenbyboththePropertyandEducationteamsatCapitaSymonds.Theproduct of this review was to remove the sites, which were deemed unsuitable for the development of a secondary school. A number of sites were discounted at this stage for being too small, industrial in character or lacking in amenity (i.e. proximity to railway lines, lacking a suitable relationship with the highway for picking up and dropping off).

2.04 6 and 7 – Planning Policy Review and Second Sift

The reduced list of sites (approximately 50) were then issued to LBM’s planning team, who conducted desk-top reviews of the key planning policies for each of the sites. Key issues for consideration were whether there were any site specific designations, extant planning consents and whether the site was in a conservation area or was statutorily listed.

A review meeting was then used to make further assessments of the reduced site list. This created a shortlist of those sites that it was felt had the best chance of being suitable for secondary school development. At this stage Capita Symonds have not focused on any site that was either multi-let by a numberofbusinessesorpartofawidermasterplan/largerscheme.Indoingso,these sites are not ‘rejected’ but it is considered that other sites have a better chance of being delivered. It may be that these sites are revisited in the future, subject to the outcome of further work on the emerging shortlist. This process created a preferred shortlist of sites for further discussion.

It was noted that LBM has a number of large primary school sites that were middle schools up to 2002, and high schools prior to the 1970s. In recognition of the school places challenge these could also considered, whether to as “All Through School” solutions or, if the primary school could be relocated, as a secondary school site. The sites reviewed in this context were:

• Cranmer Primary School site – area is 29,944m2. If this were to be taken forward as an all through school solution on the basis that Cranmer is 3FE, the site requirement would be between 17250m2 and 20180m2 with the need for offsite provision for playing fields. All of available site area for further build is currently defined as playing field by Sport England..

• Hillcross – area is 25,068m2. The site is surrounded by residential and is likely to prove difficult to develop for a large secondary school, as it would be likely to receive significant objection and suffer from overlooking issues.

• Wimbledon Chase - area is 35,713m2. Large site that could possibly be adapted to provide an all-through school. All of available site area for further build is currently defined as playing field by Sport England.

• Liberty – area is 30,702m2. Much of the available site area for further build is currently defined as playing field by Sport England.

• Abbotsbury–areais24,212m2–Partofthesiteisprotectedmeadow, which is likely to be difficult to develop. Morden Recreation Ground is opposite the site.


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There are two other primary sites that just meet the site requirement in terms of area, but have other difficulties:

• St John Fisher RC – area is 17,539m2. It is a Roman Catholic school, which likely to be difficult to develop. Furthermore, given the school’s admissions policy which gives denominational preference, it is very unlikely to be able to respond to local demand.

• Lonesome Primary School – area is 17,759m2. It is located in planning area 6, which is outside the identified area of need and considered too far away to materially address school place issues in the area of greatest need. It is also adjacent to St Mark’s Academy.

2.05 8 and 9 – Title, Market Assessment and Capacity Review, Priority Sites

A shortlist of sites was presented to Merton Council. This established that some of the sites required substantial building on public open space and those sites were duly discounted. Following the meeting a revised shortlist was prepared of the remaining identified sites that have the potential to meet LBM’s requirement for a secondary school. These sites have then been investigated in greater detail by the consultant team, including the obtaining of title documents, high level market assessments and outline capacity studies.

2.06 Limited Opportunities in Area of Greatest Need

The site review process only identified a limited number of sites in the area of greatest need, which was centrally between the existing schools in the North Mitcham/ColliersWoodarea.Thereasonforthedifficultyisduetomostofthesuitably sized sites being in commercial use or forming part of protected open space. After the initial ‘first sift’ review process only three of the identified sites were located in this area:

• CS4: NelsonTradingEstate,ThePath,SW193BL

• CS16: ChelseaFieldsIndustrialEstate,SW192QA

• CS35: MertonIndustrialPark,LeeRoad,SW193WD

Each of the sites is industrial in character and form part of larger industrial estates. None of these sites were deemed suitable for the shortlist. The main reason for this is that the buildings and setting is unsuitable and that they are allmulti-let/ownedsites,whichislikelytomakesiteassemblycostlyandtimeconsuming.

Propertyavailabilitywascheckedoneachoftheindustrialestatesaspartofthe top-down search using property market portals. This process confirmed that neither of the three identified estates had a sufficiently large quantum of vacant space available for purchase or let.

Despite there not being any availability at the time of this study, Capita Symonds recommends that LBM actively monitor availability on these estates, as this will allow them to act should a suitable opportunity present itself. Whenconsideringchangingtheuseofanindustrialestateforeducationpurposes, LBM should consider the following:

• Purchasingontheedgeoftheestatetoallowoptimumaccessand minimum exposure to surrounding industrial uses

• Existingbuildingsdemolition/re-use

• Accessprovisions(i.e.dropoff,roads,industrialtraffic)

• Contamination/remediation

• Surroundinguses

• Lossofemployment

• Accesstoopenspace

3.0 Planning Context

3.01

Atthetimeofwriting(June2013),theDevelopmentPlanforMertonisLBM’sCorePlanningStrategy2011,theLondonPlan2011andthesavedpoliciesofMerton’sUnitaryDevelopmentPlan2003andthesepolicieswouldapplytodevelopmentofanysite(NBtheSouthLondonWastePlanisalsopartofMerton’s development plan but is not relevant to this report).

MertonCounciliscurrentlypreparingitsSitesandPoliciesPlanDocumentwhichwillultimatelyreplacetheUDP2003.Afinaldraftisbeingpreparedand is expected to be submitted to the Secretary of State for examination in public in September 2013 with a view to adopting the document in full in early 2014. At present the document carries limited weight compared to adopted planning policies, however this will increase over time until full weight is given at adoption.

It is anticipated that planning and development for any school is likely to occur beyond February 2014, by which time it is anticipated that the provisionsoftheSitesandPoliciesPlanwillhavefulleffect.Forclarity,therelevant policies of both plans have been referred to. Specific policies have not been mentioned as the scale, form and type of development is not known. General references to policy direction have been given where possible but it does not represent an exhaustive list or assessment.


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4.0 Conclusions and Recommendations

4.01

As illustrated in both the long and shortlist the high level search for suitable school sites was extensive. As discussed in 2.04 above the team also reviewed the potential to develop a number of primary school sites which, in the most part, could be enhanced to provide either an ‘All through school’ solution or stand alone secondary school. In order to establish the preferred shortlist of sites, each site was considered against a number of criteria including:

1. Site location within study area

2. Site area – adequate size and ability to support key education drivers

3. Site suitability – some sites are in well established industrial areas

4. Develop and enhance existing school sites e.g. all through school solution

5. Availability – are the sites owned by the authority or on the market and is acquisition cost effective

6. Environmental considerations – some sites are within recognised flood zones

7. Physicalconsiderations–potentialhighwaysmatters,neighbourhood concerns and student safety

8. Proximitytoexistingestablishedschools–potentialconflict

9. Sites were subject to ongoing development

10. Conflict with established planning policy

It was recognised that a number of concessions had to be made and included outdoor sports being provided off site.

Technical matters were broadly reviewed such as:

• Safeaccessforstaffandstudents

• Proximitytopublictransport

• Potentialsitecontaminationandtheneedforpossibleremediation

• Proximitytoexistingservices(demonstratedbyestablishedexistinguses)

• BREEAM–Itislikelytheplanningauthoritywoulddemandaminimum BREEAM ‘Very Good’ rating

As a result the team recommends the authority considers the following four sites for potential development of an 8FE secondary school. A high level analysis of each of the four sites are included in Appendix 3. Subject to review by LB Merton it may then be prudent to undertake a feasibility of one or more of the sites under consideration. Benchmarking against development similar in nature(inparticularthePrioritySchoolsBuildingProgramme(PSBP)andtheDFESampleProjects)wouldneedtobeundertake.

Subject to the influence of local planning policies and boundary matters the following sites have been identified as offering the best potential for the provision of a new 8FE Secondary School.

Capita Symonds recommends that LBM considers the following 3 existing school sites should be evaluated to establish their viability as all through institutions:

• CranmerPrimarySchool

• WimbledonChase

• Liberty

Apart from more detailed design options appraisals, such consideration needs to include an assessment of the educational practicalities and the political impact of introducing a new element of provision in the Borough, be it part of a single site or split site solution.

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Consequently,withtheexceptionoftheWhatleyCentretheremainingsitesappear capable of accommodating a new 1400 place secondary school.

AswiththepreviousPrimarySchoolstudywerecommendtheLBMcommissions further work for all of the above sites, including consideration of finance and political will. This further study is likely to include:

• Discussionwithsiteowners(asappropriate)regardingsitevaluationand timescales for availability • Considercatchmentandimpactonneighbouringschools• UndertakeaRiskAnalysisofthesitesunderconsideration• Assessingthelikelycosts(ultimatelyaffordability)againstvalueformoney

4.03

As previously discussed in 4.01, the authority will need to be cognisant of the demands of achieving a minimum BREEAM rating of ‘Very Good’. This places a burden on the authority to secure appropriate credits at the early stages of a project.

Nevertheless, the feasibility should consider, but not exhausted to, the following aspects:

• Actualsiteareaandboundaryconditionsviaasuitabletopographicalsurvey• UndertakingappropriateGeoTechanalysis–atleastadesktopstudy• PreparingaScheduleofAccommodation• UndertakingStakeholdermeetings• Considermoredetailedplanningviews• CarryingoutEcologysurveys(bats,greatercrestednewts,volesetc)• ConsultationwithstatutorybodiessuchasHighways,EA,NetworkRail, Transport for London and Sport England

The above matters could then inform the potential development characteristics such as:

• Buildingfootprint(overshadowingandproximitytoboundaries)• Siteaccess(vehicleandpedestrian)• Orientation• Actualaccommodationneeds• Enhancingsiteecology• Acousticreceptors• Dischargeoffoulandsurfacewater• Affordability(allincostofthedevelopment)


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CommentarySite Ref Zone Description Ownership

The site already provides educational use through the provision of Cricket Green School which provides for pupils with a diverse range of needs, including those with moderate and severe learning difficulties.

Melrose School which is a community special school providing for pupils with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties between ages 11-16 is also accommodated on the site. If this site is to be developed then it should be established whether to incorporate the special school within the new school or re-provide the facility elsewhere within the borough. The total site area is large enough to provide for a new 1400 place secondary school and there is good access to open space and playing fields to the rear of the site.

Two special schools exist on the site; one for MLD and one for complex needs. Considering the Council’s land ownership and the access to the nearby open green space, it is an ideal site to house a exemplar secondary school with the prospect of becoming one of the best schools in the area, if the existing special schools can be possibly moved. The Borough strategy around special needs school should be looked at and detailed feasibility studies on moving them will be useful. There are two options: either retain the existing buildings as much as possible, or knock them all down and build new. Another suggestion was made on the Cricket Green School that instead of moving it which is likelytobeuneconomic,thisfacilitymaypossiblybere-providedacrosssitesCS/73/74/75andCranmerPrimarySchool.

CS105/106

5 Worsfold House (Council & Care Buildings)

LBM/Private

TheWhatleycentrealoneistoosmall(0.4Ha)toprovidefora1400placesecondaryschool.However,asmallerschoolcouldbelocatedifconsideredviableortheremaybe the possibility of developing a split site solution. One split site solution could be with the Manuplastics site which is also too small as a 1400 place standalone secondary school.

Therearealsoprimaryschoolsintheproximity–JosephHoodisadjacentandWimbledonChaseiscloseby,plusRutlish,UrsulineandWimbledonCollegesecondaryschoolsare in close proximity.

CS9/CS10/CS65

3 Adult Education Centre (Whatley Centre and possible linked sites)

LBM/Private

As a former school site, if all the buildings on the site were included this could be made suitable for a smaller secondary school, but a suitable alternative location for the pupil referral unit would be required. There would be no playing fields adjacent but there are fields in the vicinity.

However,itshouldbenotedthatitistothefarsouthoftheborough/LBSuttonbordersandnotintheareaofidentifieddemandclosertothetowncentresofWimbledon,ColliersWoodandMitcham.TherehasbeennogrowthintheprimaryschoolsinthisareaastherehasnotbeentheincreaseddemandsoLBMertonwouldneedtoconsiderthe viability of providing a new school in this location.

M38/CS158

2 Professional Development Centre

LBM

The site of the existing Leisure Centre and adjoining open space could potentially provide sufficient space for an 8fe secondary school but there are significant and potentially insurmountable barriers to it being considered a feasible option. The site is based in a conservation area and archaeological priority zone and any negative impact on the highly valued leisure asset would be seen negatively by the local population. Furthermore, the site is located within an area of significant existing traffic congestion. Locating a secondary school on the site would certainly exacerbate this congestion problem and, together with the other issues outlines above may well prove, therefore, to be unacceptable

CS73/CS74/CS75/M21

5 Canons Leisure Centre LBM


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Appendix 1

Long and Short Listed Sites


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LB Merton Secondary School Site Search - Short List Highly Confidential - Commercially Sensitive - Not To Be Disclosed

Site grouping

Site Ref Grade Grade based on Address Post code Size Description Education comments Planning Property Title

CS9 A Good size and location though not sufficient for stand alone school. More information required on progress of approved development and potential purchase price. CS9, CS10, CS65 are to be considered as potential options for providing a split site solution.

Former Manuplastics Site, Kingston Rd (Junction with Dorien Rd)

SW20 8SA 0.65 ha Large cleared site. Adjoining railway to the north and Kingston Rd to South.

Appears to be suitable. The site is to the south west of the area of greatest need but could be developed to provide the required educational provision. It is close to railway lines so any new build would require good acoustic treatment.

The site appears to have been cleared in preparation for the implementation of the planning consent obtained in 2011.

Large cleared site, works have not started on building. The site is adjacent to CS10.

Large site with acquisition in 2008. Lack of development activity.

CS10 C Multi-let site unlikely to come forward within budget and timescale, however, worth considering as a possible extension of the Manuplastics site adjacent (CS9). CS9, CS10, CS65 are to be considered as potential options for providing a split site solution.

561-565 Kingston Rd (Junction with Sydney Rd)

SW20 8ST 0.72 ha 3 low-rise industrial / office buildings occupied by PAG, Dundonald Church and Options

Site appears suitable. Possibly re-using some existing buildings. Dundonald Church unlikely to relocate but supportive of school on adjacent site CS9.

0 3 buildings, all low rise, all appear occupied. Church, PAG and Options. Site is adjacent to CS9. There is a lack of green space available.

Seemingly owner occupied site acquired in 1986. Two charges in favour of Svenska Handelsbanken

CS65 A Site is owned by LB Merton. Site will need to be considered with or without the adjacent Joseph Hood Primary School. The adult education use would also need to be relocated. The site has had recent investment in facilities. CS9, CS10, CS65 are to be considered as potential options for configuring a secondary school solution.

Adult Education Centre, Whatley Avenue

SW20 9NS 0.4 Ha

(1.2 Ha including Joseph Hood)

Operational adult education facility.

The site may provide potential for further expansion of Joseph Hood Primary school / all through school solution.

Currently used for adult education (D1). No significant applications.

Site already used for educational purposes

Adult Education Centre owned by Merton Council.

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Site grouping


1 CS73 A Leisure centre building with playing field surrounding. Perhaps suitable for conversion or extension. To be considered with CS74, CS75 and M21.

Cannon Leisure Centre, Madeira Road, Mitcham

CR4 4HD 1.5 Ha Leisure Centre Complex including gym, sports centre, and large areas of car parking.

Site is large enough to accommodate 8 fe and has good potential for educational development.

The actual extent of designations referred to depend on the actual area of land required/investigated. The boundaries of the various green chains/open space etc cover parts of, but not all the site. The area immediately surrounding the main leisure centre building itself is only located within the conservation area, archaeological priority zone and Wandle Valley Regional Park (DPD consideration) in the UDP and DPD. The remaining designations cover various parts of immediately adjoining and surrounding land. The site is immediately adjacent to sites CS74 and 75 below as well as Site 21 which is identified in the DPD for potential redevelopment. Together the three sites total approximately 3.5 ha and in addition to this has large tracts of adjoining playing fields and open space which could be considered for outdoor play space.

PDL. Leisure Centre site with potential for conversion or re-development. Adjacent sports ground. Good vehicular access. Potential to include 0.3HaToby Carvery Site.

Council owned site. The Sea Cadet Association and the Reserve Forces and the Cadets Association for London, both occupy part of Commonside West.

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Site grouping


1 CS74 B Care Home site located adjacent to the Canon Leisure Centre and associated playing fields. To be considered with CS73 , CS75 and M21.

Care UK, Cumberland Care Home, 67 Whitford Gardens, Mitcham

CR4 4AA 0.5 Ha Single Storey Day Centre/ Nursing Home with Parking area.

Site appears restricted but may possibly work as split site solution with M21 and proximity of open space.

The site is an existing established care home which has very recently been closed down due to a lack of funding. The site contains relatively new single storey buildings (opened 1996) and may be provided for an alternative day centre use. The site is also adjacent to a site allocated for redevelopment in the DPD (Site 21 - Birches Close) and is also adjoining site CS73 above and 74 below. Together the three sites total approximately 3.5 ha and have large tracts of adjoining playing fields and open space which could be considered for outdoor play space. The site adjoins numerous designations including open space, green chain, green corridor, MOL, Wandle Valley Regional Park. NB the correct postcode is CR4 4AB.

PDL. Nursing Home site with potential for conversion or re-development. Adjacent sports ground. Potential access/ traffic issues.

(28.02.1995) A Transfer of the land in this title dated 2 February1995 made between (1) Merton and Sutton Community National HealthService Trust and (2) Haven Healthcare Limited containsrestrictive covenants.

CS75 B Methodist Church building is located adjacent to the Care UK site (CS74) and Canon Leisure Centre playing fields. To be considered with CS73, CS74 and M21.

Mitcham Methodist Church, Cricket Green, Mitcham

CR4 4LB 0.5 ha Two storey contemporary church building.


The building is a Grade II listed building. Most of the comments referred to for sites CS73 and 74 above apply equally to this site.

Church building with potential for conversion/ extension or re-development. Constricted roads - potential traffic issues.

2 no. restrictions on disposition (23.11.1965) and (02.11.2010)

M21 B Appears too restricted on its own, but possible split site solution with CS75. Site is also in public use by the NHS, which may provide an element of control assuming the NHS can be relocated.

1-7 Birches Close, Mitcham, Surrey

CR4 4LQ 0.9 Ha One and two storey NHS Clinics/ Assisted Living Accommodation

Possible split site solution with CS75.

Site is in close proximity to several others referred to above (Canons Leisure Centre, Cumberland Day Centre). There is a locally listed building on the site and several adjoining Grade II listed buildings.

PDL. NHS Clinic Site with potential for conversion/ re-development. Near by sports ground.

Owned by Sutton and Merton Primary Care Trust.

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Site grouping


1 CS105 A The Melrose School, Cricket Green School, Worsfold House Children's Social Care and Orchard House sites need to be considered collectively. Much of the site is within the Councils control. However, Hall Place (CS106) is not, so potential purchase of this site to facilitate wider development may be advisable. The site already house two special schools, so any strategy will need to involve replacing/retaining this service. Significant amount of playing fields available to the south of the sites.

Melrose School, Cricket Green School, Worsfold House Children's Social Care and Orchard House Church Road, Mitcham

CR4 3BE 3.3 Ha Single storey Council offices with surrounding grounds.

Site is large enough to accommodate 8 fe build and has good potential for educational development. Site area in relation to existing special school provision to be considered.

The site is relatively large and could be considered in conjunction with CS106 below which adjoins the site to the west. The site and immediately surrounding areas include Cricket Green School to the east and Melrose School to the west. Worsfold House was formerly council offices but are currently vacant and being sought for short term letting. Together, the existing schools and buildings comprising the two sites total approximately 3.5 ha. A comprehensive redevelopment of the sites could provide the existing school places as well as potentially provide a new school facility. The site is also adjacent to an existing area of open space of approximately 5.5 ha which could be considered for outdoor play space.

Single Storey offices with potential for conversion and re-development. Potential to build adjacent buildings.

Council owned site.

CS106 B Should be considered with CS105 if required to increase site area.

Hall Place. Church Rd, Mitcham, Surrey

CR4 3BE 0.4 Ha Council Temporary Hostel building.

Adjacent to the site above and could complement total site area if needed.

Refer above. There is an existing Grade II listed building located on the opposite side of Church Road from Hall Place.

Two storey Council Hostel. Potential for conversion and/or re-development. Good access.

Not in Council control.

M36 A Located adjacent the SMART Centre in Canterbury House CS158. Potential to expand the existing D1 use. Site controlled by Council.

Chaucer Building, Canterbury Road, Morden

SM4 6PX 0.63 Ha The Chaucer Centre is a two storey building used as a venue fortraining, meetings and conferences, mainly for council staff andMerton Music Foundation.

Site too small on its own, but might be suitable for expansion of adjacent SMART Centre CS158.

The entire site is allocated for institutional/community and housing, and adjacent to a proposed cycle route in Merton’s 2003 Plan. Part of the site comprising the Chaucer Centre is allocated for “mixed use residential and community (D1 Use Class) or solely residential use (C3 Use Class) subject to the existing training facility being provided on a suitable site elsewhere” in Merton’s 2013 plan. No other designations affect the site.

Part of the same site as CS158. Site boundary is walled. Access gained from adjacent Canterbury Road. Adjoining open space used for car parking. Existing building looks suitable for conversion.

Council owned site.

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1 CS158 A Site currently SMART Centre used for secondary education. The site is too small on its own, but should be considered with M36.

Canterbury Building, Canterbury Rd, Morden, Surrey

SM4 6PX 0.5 ha A series of brick built two storey brick built buildings with parking areas.

Access appears restricted and site too small on its own. Might be suitable with adjoining site M36

The entire site is allocated for institutional/community and housing, and adjacent to a proposed cycle route in Merton’s 2003 Plan.

Community buildings with potential for re-development or conversion. Constricted access road.

Council owned site.

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LB Merton Secondary School Site Search - Long List Highly Confidential - Commercially Sensitive - Not To Be Disclosed

Site Ref Grade Grade based on Address Postcode Size Description Education Comments Planning Property Title

M01 C Restricted access and poor external areas. Likely to be unviable given Councils preferred use as mixed commercial/ residential site.

Morrison's PLC car park and retail, 51 The Broadway

SW19 1QB 0.59 ha Car park and retail units.

Access issues and poor provision of external areas. Appears unsuitable for a school of 8 fe.

0 Large Morrison's supermarket and car park. Fronts on to busy road. Site operational and busy. Good access from rear, does not appear to be any green space nearby

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M02 C Site is too small and restricted. 43-45 Palestine Grove, Colliers Wood

SW19 2QN 0.02 ha Dilapidated storage / warehouse building.

Site appears to be small and restricted. Not suitable.

0 Site appears small and with limited access. There does not appear to be any green space accessible. Surrounding uses are predominantly residential with nearby industrial

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M05 C Site is too small and restricted. 64 - 72 High Street Collier's Wood

SW19 2BY 0.13 ha Colliers Wood Community Centre

Site appears too small although in area and close to green space.

The site fronts onto a Controlled Parking Zone, it is within an Archaeological Priority Zone. The building itself falls within Flood Zone 2 and a Critical Drainage Area. The Council's preferred use of the site is mixed-use community and residential.

Medium sized site located in a residential / small high street retail area. Frontage of site onto busy road. However, side access present to secure car park at rear.

LB Merton freehold. Land to rear appears unregistered. Property subject to a right of way and any disposal is subject the Physical Training and Recreation Act 1937 or similar. No registered tenants.

M06 C Site is too small and safe access is likely to be compromised by busy roads. Council's preferred use as 'pocket park'.

Land, Durnsford Road SW19 8JF 0.08 ha Durnsford Road Corner Site is too small. Safe access may be difficult as busy crossroads. No access to playing fields.

Very small site approximately 800 m2, is proposed to be managed as open space under the DPD. Very busy junction and access would be difficult if at all possible.

Site appeared to be too small and restricted on inspection.

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M08 C Site is too small and restricted for secondary school, but may support expansion of nearby All Saints SE School.

21 Leyton Road, Colliers Wood SW19 1DJ 0.34 ha Leyton Road Centre Site appears to be residential property and too small.

0 Occupied my Merton Children's Services. Site is of a good size with a car parking area fronting the road. Access seems good and the site is immediately adjacent to green space

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M12 B Considered difficult in isolation due to shape of site, access restrictions and proximity to railway. Worth considering jointly with Baptist Church (CS30). Merton have already undertaken site analysis to assess suitability for multi-storey 2fe school.

Queen's Road Car Park, Queens Road, Wimbledon

SW19 8LR 0.47 ha Long narrow car park, access via Chadwick Avenue and Centre Court Car Park.

Site appears tight and proximity to the railway line may be an issue in terms of noise transfer.

The site is long and narrow and has restricted access through the entrance to the centre court shopping centre. The feasibility of Crossrail2 is also being examined and the proposed route includes Wimbledon Station and passes the site. The car park may be needed to facilitate development of Crossrail2.

Currently used as car parking, the site is long and thin and could have potential as a standalone site or linked with the adjacent New Baptist Church site (CS30). Busy train line runs adjacent to north edge of site.

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M16 B Poor external space provision. Council want library to be retained.

Wimbledon Library, 35 Wimbledon Hill Road

SW19 7NB 0.14 ha Library and Hall External provision appears to be difficult to achieve. Too small for 8 fe

0 Large 2 storey period building, limited car parking. The site is situated in a busy retail / business area and fronts onto a large main road.

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M19 C Site has recent planning consent for redevelopment including new local care centre, assisted living extra care development and associated communal facilities.

Nelson Hospital, 220 Kingston Road, Raynes Park

SW20 8DB 3.2 ha Hospital and car park The site is large but the potential restrictions may make this a difficult site to develop within timescales.

The site falls within Archaeological Priority Zone. The eastern part of the site falls within a Critical Drainage Area. The Council's preferred use of the site is a health and community led mixed use scheme that may include a nursing home and/or residential. The Council adopted a Planning Brief SPD for the site on 22.01.2007. This should be referred to if the site investigation is progressed. The 4 pavilion buildings on the Kingston Road frontage and the building at the for western end of the site have been identified as contributing positively to the Conservation Area and may need to be protected.

Very large hospital site, hospital buildings appear too large for school but car park may provide viable option. Access is off a busy road but there is nearby green space to the rear of the site.

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M22 B Site appears to be too small for required educational provision. Located opposite Pelham High School buildings, so could be considered for high school extension.

Patrick Doody, Pelham Road SW19 1NX 0.12 ha Health centre building Site is too small. 0 Small 2 storey building with some car parking at rear. Access to green fields is problematic.

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M23 B Restricted site which is unlikely to provide required internal and external educational facility. Would require relocation of existing community services.

9 Amity Grove, Raynes Park SW20 0LQ 0.09 ha Medical clinic building Site appears restricted Access difficult and provision of external areas

0 Small site. Currently 2 storey low rise building. On road with one way access and lined with cars. Site is situated between residential dwellings and has no provision for green space.

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M24 C Site earmarked for intensification of current health use to meet increased local residences. Likely to be cost prohibitive.

Morden Road Clinic, 256 Morden Road

SW19 3DA 0.26 ha Morden Road Clinic Site too small. The site falls within Archaeological Priority Zone. The Council's preferred use is a healthcare-led mixed-use scheme with some residential. The site is adjacent to a Conservation Area and the Wandle Valley Regional Park.

2 storey modern building, fairly small. Currently occupied by Boots and also used as clinic. The site has its own lay-by off busy road to act as drop off. Adjacent green field space.

Relatively complicated ownership structure involving a collection of individuals (Doctors?) and the local PCT.

M25 C Good size. Currently vacant. However, given that the site has a live residential consent it is unlikely to be affordable/ available.

The Emma Hamilton Public House, 328 Kingston Road

SW20 8LR 0.7 ha Former public house with large car park. Currently vacant.

Busy access from Kingston Road could be problematic.

The site fronts onto a Strategic Route road. Extant planning applications for residential-led mixed use development for c.50 units

Large public house offset from road with ample parking. The building has limited access to green space although may have the provision for outdoor space on site. Surrounding uses are predominantly residential.

Restrictions on the title in favour of the Council (pre-dating 1948 Town Planning Act et al. Owners and lenders incorporated in Isle of Man.

M27 B Small and currently well used community site. May be suitable if adjacent Manor Club and grounds can be incorporated, but not considered suitable in isolation. Local listing is a potential barrier.

78 Kingston Road, Wimbledon SW19 1LA 0.12 ha Merton Hall Site appears too small and access looks difficult. May be suitable if adjoining green space can be included.

The building is Locally Listed. A small part of the site falls within a Critical Drainage Area. The Council's preferred use is a mixed-use community and residential use or solely residential if the community use is provided elsewhere.

Site appears small and access off the busy road is problematic. No provision for green space. Neighbouring uses are residential / retail.

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M28 B Site appears not to be able to provide the required internal and external educational facilities. Likely restrictions on development given adjoining listed building. Loss of car parking likely to be opposed.

111 - 127 The Broadway SW19 1QG 0.19 ha Car Park Site appears too small. Access may be problematic off The Broadway and external areas difficult to achieve.

0 Site is a small car park off busy road. Size of site problematic as well as lack of green space nearby.

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M30 B The site appears to be very restricted and too small to provide the required educational facilities. Proximity to multiple railway lines may cause excessive noise

Land adjacent to 10, Home Park Road

SW19 7HN 0.07 ha Triangle of land Site appears restricted in its ability to support internal and external areas and very close to the railway line.

0 Very small site with no access. 0

M31 B The site appears too small and very restricted. Likely to be difficulties in providing external educational areas. Access onto and off the site is also difficult.

28 St George's Road SW19 4DP 0.06 ha Wimbledon Community Centre

Site appears restricted and difficult to provide required external areas. Access problematic.

0 2 storey small office building in disrepair. Surrounded by large office buildings. Site fronts on to busy main road.

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M37 B Very large site and only a proportion of the site would be required for a new primary school. Its existing usage and size make it a difficult site to pursue.

Wimbledon Greyhound Stadium, Plough Lane, Tooting

SW17 0BL 5.29 ha Greyhound Stadium and car parking

Very large site and potentially difficult planning issues. Only a proportion would be needed for a new primary school.

The site is in Flood Zone 3b and an area at risk of flooding once every 100 years.

Very large site, building in disrepair. Car park appears to be in constant use. Near electricity station and low grade industrial.

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M38 C The site is large enough for educational provision, but its existing usage may mean there are site contamination issues and as an active facility it is unlikely that timescales for delivery could be met. Furthermore, the Council's preferred use of the site is open land (flood storage) and nature conservation which make its suitability for a school unlikely.

Byegrove Road, Colliers Wood SW19 2AY 1.36 ha Thames Water Site The site is large enough for educational provision, but its existing usage may mean there are site contamination issues and as an active facility it is unlikely that timescales for delivery could be met.

The site is in Flood Zone 3b and an area at risk of flooding once every 100 years. A large area of the site is within a critical Drainage Area. It is within a Controlled Parking Zone, and Archaeological Priority Zone and part of a Green Chain. It is designated Metropolitan Open Land. A Leisure Walking Route runs through the site. The Council's preferred use of the site is open land (flood storage) and nature conservation and it would wish to see a continuous stretch of Metropolitan Open Land maintained from north to south. The site is crossed by overhead power lines.

Thames Water site. Large site situated adjacent to green space. Good access off quiet road. Site no longer appears to be operational.

Thames Water site, recently registered. Three sub stations, otherwise no charges or leases visible.

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M41 B Restricted site which is unlikely to provide required internal and external educational facility. Likely to be substantial objection to school development because of traffic and noise.

Land between 424 - 448 Kingston Road, Raynes Park

SW20 8DX 0.11 ha Land with advertising hoardings.

Site is too small. Insufficient area for external play space. Surrounded by residential properties. Likely to be substantial objection to school development because of traffic and noise.

0 Currently used for advertisement, the site appears too small.

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M46 B Potential for extension of Merton Abbey School. Site would need to be considered alongside adjacent Marsh Court Garage site (CS44).

Old Lamp Works, 25 High Path, Colliers Wood

SW19 2LQ 0.25 ha The Old Lamp Works Site appears restricted Insufficient area for external play space. Surrounded by residential properties. Likely to be substantial objection to school development because of traffic and noise.

The site is part of an Archaeological Priority Zone and a Critical Drainage Area. The Council's preferred use of the site is a mixed use office and residential development.

Industrial buildings with multiple tenants. Surrounding area is predominantly residential and low grade industrial.

Freehold title owned by an individual. However, restriction on disposition subject to a special condition being satisfied, as agreed between David Charles Brooks and the Freeholder.

M49 B Currently active Royal Mail sorting office. Loss of local jobs likely to be resisted. Located on a cul-de-sac with restricted access and congestion issues.

12 Cranbrook Road SW19 4HD 0.28 ha Wimbledon Delivery Office

Access to the site is problematic., but may provide a solution in conjunction with neighbouring sites.

The site sits alongside an active railway track. Vehicular access to the site is considered to be restricted. Parts of the site are within a Critical Drainage Area. The Council's preferred use is mixed-use off and residential.

Large 4 storey building, adjacent to railway line, good access off quiet road. Site is occupied by Royal Mail and appears fully operational.

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M50 C Industrial location completely unsuitable setting for school. Poor access through industrial estate. Likely multiple ownership could be expensive to acquire.

7, 8 and 12 Waterside Way, Tooting

SW17 0BH 0.96 ha Industrial units Site could provide required educational facilities, but location and nature of site are difficult.

The site is part of an Archaeological Priority Zone, a Critical Drainage Area and Flood Zone 3b, an area at risk of flooding every 100 years. The site is adjacent to Lambeth Cemetery.

The site is situated in an undesirable, largely industrial area with access via industrial roads. No green space nearby. Site is also close to school boundary.

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M51 C Large retail park fully occupied by strong covenant tenants. Very unlikely to be available / affordable.

Priory Retail Park SW19 2PP Retail park Very large site and only a proportion of the site would be required for a new primary school. Its existing usage and size make it a difficult site to pursue.

The site is in an area liable to flood every 100 years. It fronts onto a Strategic Route, and part of the site contains a designated Leisure Walking Route. Roads to the east and west are subject to the Improvements to Streetscape/Frontages policy. It is part of an Archaeological Priority Zone.

Large retail park fully occupied by strong covenant tenants such as Currys.

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M57 B Site appears too small for required educational facilities and access onto and off the site is problematic. Proximity to the main road network may cause health and safety concerns.

Apollo House, 66A - 82 London Road, Morden

SM4 5BE 0.09 ha Morden station offices and retail units

Site appears restricted and too small to provide the required educational facilities. May be some concerns relating to safe access with main road network.

0 Large offices above station, 1970's. Extremely busy and safety may be issue. Very difficult access off busy road. Surrounding uses are mainly commercial.

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M58 C Site access is very difficult. Given current use as fully operational car park in town centre it very unlikely to be available/ affordable.

Car Park Ro 127 to 149 Kenley Road, Morden

SM4 5BE 0.55 ha Sainsbury's (Peel House) Car Park

Site would appear to be large enough for educational facilities, but access may be problematic.

Sainsbury's car park currently fully operational. No immediate green space and access very difficult.

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M59 C Site is very small and unlikely to be suitable.

194 - 196 High Street, Colliers Wood

SW19 2BH 0.02 ha Cleared site with advertising hoardings

Site is too small to provide required educational facilities.

The site is within an Archaeological Priority Zone, Flood Zone 2, and a small part of the site is a Critical Drainage Area. Colliers Wood Station, opposite, is a Grade II Listed Building. The Council's preferred use is a mix of retail, financial and professional services, restaurant and cafe, drinking establishments, takeaways, offices, and residential. An active frontage is preferred on the ground floors. Any redevelopment should consider impact upon highway capacity and traffic movement.

Small square site currently used for advertising hoardings. Site appears too small after inspection.

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M61 C Site appears suitable. However, likely to be cost prohibitive due to sire being earmarked as high value development site providing a mix of residential and commercial uses.

Car Park Station House, Kenley Road, Merton Park

SW19 3DP 0.52 ha Morden Station car park Site appears suitable for required educational facilities. Concerns over proximity to railway sidings and lack of green space.

The site is part of Morden town centre and falls within the MoreMorden Masterplan Area - the Vision for Morden document was adopted by the Council in March 2009, however, this has not been progressed. The Council is currently in the early stages of discussions with TfL to produce a planning brief for the land around Morden Station. The Council's preferred use for the site is a mix of residential, employment and community uses.

Triangular car park used for station traffic. Good access but likely to be very busy at peak times. Site has no immediate access to green space.

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M62 B Site appears to be restricted and too small for the required educational facilities. It is also unlikely to be available / affordable.

196 - 200 and 220 - 224 The Broadway

SW19 1RY 0.16 ha Wimbledon YMCA, Connexions and former Millers Catering Equipment sites.

Appears to be restricted and too small for the required educational facilities.

The site is part of Wimbledon town centre, inside a Controlled Parking Zone, but is not in the main shopping area. It is a significant corner site. Parts of the site fall within a Critical Drainage Area. The Council's preferred use is a mix of retail, financial and professional services, restaurants and cafes, drinking establishments, takeaways, offices, community uses and residential (including hotel or hostel).

Very large high rise office building. Situated on busy road with little provision for drop off. No green space nearby. Site appears too large and problematic for school.

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M63 B The existing high rise building would be difficult to convert successfully into the required educational facility. Difficult to provide required external space. It is also unlikely to be available / affordable given that commercial agents are working on planning (Savills).

Highlands House, 165 - 171 The Broadway

SW19 1NE 0.16 ha 1960's office building located on corner site between The Broadway and Southey Road.

Busy road junction may cause problems with access. Nature of the existing high rise building not suited to educational purposes. External areas difficult to provide.

The adjoining site to the west has submitted a planning application for change of use from offices to an 8 storey hotel which is to be heard at committee on 11/04/13. It is understood that a planning application to redevelop the site for a mixed use development is imminent.

Fully serviced high rise office building on junction of busy road. No green space, access for school difficult. Surrounding uses are office / commercial / residential

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MS64 B The current buildings have been recently refurbished and extended. Appears to be fully occupied. Unlikely to be available / affordable. Location close to administrative boundary.

12A Ravensbury Terrace, Wimbledon Park

SW18 4RL 0.9 ha Offices within converted period buildings.

Large site which could provide required educational facilities, but location close to administrative boundary may distort admission patterns.

The site is at the northernmost tip of the Borough. It is part of a Controlled Parking Zone, an Archaeological Priority Zone and an area liable to flood once every 100 years, Flood Zone 3b.The eastern boundary is designated as a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation and Green Corridor, and is also safeguarded for Crossrail 2.The Council's preferred use is for office and residential.

Mix of industrial period buildings, which have been refurbished and converted into offices. Next to River Wandle. Range of heights, single to 3 storeys. Solid construction. Access difficult off narrow road. Neighbouring business park.

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M65 B Site is likely to be too small on its own. LB Merton own freehold. However, site relies on securing access via TfL land.

Kenley Road, Merton Park SW19 3HZ 0.31 ha Car Park adjacent to Kendor Gardens.

Concerns about compromised access to site and access to external space.

Access to the site is within separate ownership, without which the site is landlocked.The site is within a Controlled Parking Zone.The Council's preferred use is residential. The site falls within the MoreMorden Masterplan area. However, the Council is currently in the early stages of discussions with TfL regarding the comprehensive redevelopment of sites within TfL's ownership.

Currently pay and display car park. Site has potential to access adjoining green space. Surrounding uses are residential.

Title appears land locked and has various restrictions on development and use. Likely that beneficiary of restrictions has fallen away. Needs legal advice.

M70 B Multi-let industrial estate with minimal vacancies mean site is unlikely to be available / affordable. Location close to administrative boundary. Poor access.

Haslemere Industrial Estate, 20 Ravensbury Terrace

SW18 4RL 0.9 ha Industrial estate Large site with difficult access. May be some health and safety issues regarding the proximity of the Wandle. Its location close to administrative boundary may cause distortion to admission patterns.

The site adjoins land which is currently safeguarded for rail expansion. This straddles the eastern boundary. The site is also within the functional flood plain from the River Wandle. Access to the adjoining Rufus Business centre is obtained through the site and needs to be retained.

Linear industrial estate adjacent to railway. Multiple tenants and access potentially difficult through narrow road. Adjacent to green space.

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M71 C Rejected alongside Vantage House (CS 15) due to presence of electricity transformer building on the site. Industrial area lacking community facilities and green space.

1 Weir Road, Wimbledon SW19 8UG 1.63 ha Homebase store, Vantage House 4 storey office building, electrical transformer building and open car parking.

Access to playing fields appears to be problematic. Garrat Park is close but need to cross the Wandle. Area would appear to lack other community facilities.

Site is designated industrial land. 4 storey office circa 1970s. Part vacant. Large car park could convert to outside space. Homebase operational site would be expensive to relocate. Limited green space.

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M72 C This site is part of larger residential development site, which is the subject of significant community interest. Very unlikely be suitable.

Wolfson Rehabilitation, Copse Hill

SW20 0NJ 0.60 ha Wolfson Centre Site Large site which could provide required educational facilities.

The site is within an Archaeological Priority Zone. The Council's preferred use is residential.

Good sized site situated in expensive residential area. Site has good access and is close to green space. Appears a good potential site.

Part of the wider Atkinson Morley site (although separate titles). Suggestions on the title of overage due to the previous landowner.

M74 B The site appears to be large enough for the required educational facility. However, there is restricted access and the site is surrounded by residential properties, which is likely to face local objection and delay. Reprovision of sporting facilities also an issue.

Southey Bowling Club, 559 Kingston Road

SW20 8SF 0.54 ha Southey Bowls Club Site surrounded by residential properties and access likely to be problematic.

0 50/50 Bowling green to parking. Very poor access and overlooked by residential. Poor access to green space.

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M75 C Large site, part of which planning permission for major residential employment scheme. Very unlikely to be available / affordable. Delay in remaining site coming forward due to de-commissioning of gas holder.

49 Segas House, Western Road, Mitcham

CR4 3ED 2.4 ha Former operational National Grid site, including gas holder.

Large site but location is distant from area of greatest need. Site may be difficult to redevelop cost effectively for primary education.

Part of site has planning permission for residential and is currently being developed. The remainder is subject to a planning brief.

Former National Grid gas holder site. Large site. Time scale for acquisition potentially problematic. Site large enough for outdoor space to be incorporated, good access.

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M76 C Singlegate Primary School is already expanding onto this site.

2 South Gardens, Colliers Wood SW19 2NT 0.28 ha Victorian former School building.

Suitable for extension of nearby Singlegate Primary School.

Site is adjacent to Singlegate Primary School which is currently being expanded to accommodate additional entrants.The building itself has been the subject of various planning applications for extensions and alterations.The site is within an Archaeological Priority Zone and adjoins the town centre boundary. It is within a Critical Drainage Area, and the majority lies within Increase Potential for Elevated Groundwater.

Large period building. Grade II listed. Good access and close to green space. Adjacent to Singlegate First School that is currently expanding into site.

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M77 B Site restricted and therefore difficult to achieve full education requirement. Possible concerns over contamination given previous use.

Raynes Park Service Station, 26 Bushey Road, Raynes Park

SW20 8LW 0.33 ha Disused service station May be site contamination issues, which will cause health and safety concerns in parents. Restricted access.

0 Run down, currently used as car sales forecourt. Frontage onto busy main road limiting access.

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CS1 B Small site with restricted access. Located away from area of greatest need. Limited access to green space.

Ashridge Way, Morden SM4 4EF 0.3 ha Church with potential surrounding buildings.

Site is restricted and may prove difficult to provide required educational provision. Not located in area of greatest need.

The site is not subject to any specific Planning Policies, although it fronts onto a Strategic Route highway.

Small church site with additional building. Surrounding uses are mainly residential. The site has no access to green space and limited drop off availability.

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CS2 C Unlikely to provide educational facilities required within available space. Very limited outside space and car parking available.

Durnsford Road SW19 8GT Various new build office units totalling 20,000 sq ft of available space.

New office buildings within mixed use residential scheme.

The nature of the existing building is difficult to provide required educational internal and external educational facilities.

The site is part of an Archaeological Priority Zone.

Vacant office, 5 storeys. Modern mixed use scheme, opposite CS15 site. Limited / no open space. Access off busy road. Part of new build mixed use apartment block.

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CS3 B The location and nature of the site make it very unlikely to be able to support the required educational facilities.

Wimbledon Bridge House SW19 3RU Various modern office units totalling 32,960 sq ft of available office space.

New office building available to let.

Restricted access to site. Provision of external areas difficult. Existing building would be difficult to remodel to provide required internal facilities.

Site is a bridge over railway lines. Multi-storey office building in Wimbledon Town Centre. Lack of surrounding open space. The site is within a CPZ.

Extremely large multi storey office building. Situated on extremely busy road with poor access. Site has no open space and appears too large for school site.

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CS4 C Given that the site is fully occupied and multi-let the it is very unlikely to be available / affordable.

Nelson Trading Estate, The Path, London

SW19 3BL 1.25 ha Large site next to green fields. Currently a fully occupied industrial estate.

Large site but existing usage would prevent delivery within timescales.

The site is within a Controlled Parking Zone

Fully let and operating trading estate, Tenants with good covenants present. Site backs onto green space and has good access. Site is large and may be difficult to acquire.

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CS5 B The site is a fully operational garden centre. It is likely that its loss would be resisted. Very unlikely to be available / affordable in the required timescale.

Morden Hall Garden Centre, Morden Hall Road

SM4 5JD 0.94 ha Large garden centre next to green open space.

Large site part of which could provide required educational facilities. However timescales not likely to be met.

The site is part of a designated Open Space, a Green Corridor, Metropolitan Open Land, a Historic Park and Garden, an area at risk of flooding every 100 years, and Archaeological Priority Zone.

Very large garden centre, some period buildings, some purpose built nursery buildings. Well established site.

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CS6 B It would be difficult to achieve the required educational facilities on this site. The proximity to multiple railway lines may cause excessive noise and playing field provision is difficult to access.

133 - 137 Alexandra Road, London

SW19 7JY 0.08 ha (10,826 sq ft of office building)

Office accommodation. Site appears restricted and is close to the railway line and will likely suffer from noise transfer. No easy access to playing field provision.

0 Large 6 storey office block off busy road, site has car parking at rear and sits adjacent to the railway track. Access and open space appear problematic.

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CS7 C Site is reserved for Crossrail usage. Very unlikely to be available within timescale and budget.

Woodman Works, Durnsford Road

SW19 8DR 0.12 ha Industrial and office buildings

Restricted access and proximity to the railway lines appears problematic.

0 Limited outside space and relatively small unit. May need acquisition of neighbouring sites. Tenants include Whittin Precision, Andrew Martin International. No green space and access is very poor.

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CS8 B Site access appears too restricted to provide the required educational provision. Multi-let, which is unlikely to be available / affordable.

The Business Centre, Elm Grove

SW19 4HE Industrial and office buildings

Access to the site is limited and the site is too restricted to provide the required educational provision.

The site is within a Controlled Parking Zone.

Mixture of low rise industrial and office, 1 and 2 storey, multi let and in poor condition. Site sits adjacent to railway track and has good access. The site is near green space although it is not clear what it is currently used for.

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CS9 A Good size and location though not sufficient for stand alone school. More information required on progress of approved development and potential purchase price. CS9, CS10, CS65 are to be considered as potential options for providing a split site solution.

Former Manuplastics Site, Kingston Rd (Junction with Dorien Rd)

SW20 8SA 0.65 ha Large cleared site. Adjoining railway to the north and Kingston Rd to South.

Appears to be suitable. The site is to the south west of the area of greatest need but could be developed to provide the required educational provision. It is close to railway lines so any new build would require good acoustic treatment.

The site appears to have been cleared in preparation for the implementation of the planning consent obtained in 2011.

Large cleared site, works have not started on building. The site is adjacent to CS10.

Large site with acquisition in 2008. Lack of development activity.

CS10 C Multi-let site unlikely to come forward within budget and timescale, however, worth considering as a possible extension of the Manuplastics site adjacent (CS9). CS9, CS10, CS65 are to be considered as potential options for providing a split site solution.

561-565 Kingston Rd (Junction with Sydney Rd)

SW20 8ST 0.72 ha 3 low-rise industrial / office buildings occupied by PAG, Dundonald Church and Options

Site appears suitable. Possibly re-using some existing buildings. Dundonald Church unlikely to relocate but supportive of school on adjacent site CS9.

0 3 buildings, all low rise, all appear occupied. Church, PAG and Options. Site is adjacent to CS9. There is a lack of green space available.

Seemingly owner occupied site acquired in 1986. Two charges in favour of Svenska Handelsbanken

CS11 B Site is restricted with access onto and off the site difficult and required educational provision difficult to achieve. Planning consent is being sought for mixed-use residential scheme, which is likely to prove cost prohibitive for school.

Two adjacent office buildings at 81-87 and 89-91 Hartfield Road.

SW19 3TJ 0.12 ha Offices with car parking space at rear.

Site is restricted with access onto and off the site difficult and required educational provision difficult to achieve.

Substantial planning history and recent appeal decided granting temporary change of use. Historic applications over the last 10 years have sought a mixed use office and residential development. Lack of surrounding open space. The site is within a CPZ.

Good sized office buildings. One (The Pointe) is currently vacant and available to let. The site has potential access to green space at rear and also car parking behind the building.

High price paid for land in 2007 backed by Anglo Irish. Question has been raised with Anglo NAMA about status.

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CS12 B Site appears too small. Unlikely to meet internal and external requirements for educational facility. Central location likely to be too expensive.

Barry House, Worple Road SW19 4DH 0.04 ha (7,500 sq ft office building)

Office with large car parking space at rear and potential buildings around.

Site and existing building both appear too small. Congested central location. Provision of external areas problematic.

The site is within an Archaeological Protection Zone and Controlled Parking Zone. Lack of surrounding open space. Access off a busy road and site is adjacent entrance to Sainsbury's car park. Adjoining community centre to the rear is owned by LBM and may be able to be combined.

Site is situated in business area and fronts onto a busy main road. There appears to be very little green space nearby.

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CS14 C Site has potential for extension to Merton Abbey School, but likely to be too small. Currently being marketed for sale or let. To be considered with other High Path sites CS44 and M46.

61 High Path SW19 2JY 0.1 ha. Current building is 18,075 sq ft.

Industrial building with high office content.

May work as extension to nearby Merton Abbey School. Possibility of providing Early Years and Foundation base allowing additional capacity on main school site.

Part of the site is within an Archaeological Priority Zone.

Building for sale, looks vacant. Surrounding uses are mainly industrial although site is situated opposite a residential apartment block and near Merton Abbey Primary School. Could be used as potential solution for expansion.

Chantry Estates has an option on the title dating to 2009. Need to explore the terms and whether this is extant.

CS15 C Site feasibility already carried out by Merton Council as part of wider 1 Weir Road site M72 and rejected. Site is due to be marketed for sale. Nature of the site may prove difficult to develop required educational facilities in timescales required.

Vantage House only (excluding Homebase site included in M71)

SW19 8UX 0.2 ha. 16,480 sq ft office building.

Office, very large car park.

Nature of the site may prove difficult to develop required educational facilities in timescales required.

0 4 storey office building built circa 1970s. Currently part vacant, tenants include easyoffice.co.uk. Large car park may convert to outside space. Close proximity to Homebase, public access may be problematic. Part of M71 site. Limited green space.

Site comprises at least three titles. Property is managed by Capita Symonds and is reportedly to come to the market for sale.

CS16 B Site is a fully operational multi-let industrial estate. Very unlikely to be available / affordable. Limited green space. Local traffic congestion likely to cause access issues.

Chelsea Fields Industrial Estate and College Fields Business Centre.

SW19 2QA 0.62 ha Multi-let industrial estate.

Large site which could support the required educational provision. Limited green space. Traffic congestion could cause access issues.

Small areas to the west of the site are areas at risk of flooding once every 100 years.

Mix of different tenants and location in recognised industrial area. Limited access to green space nearby. Difficult access through industrial estates. Suffers from severe traffic congestion at peak times.

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CS17 B Centrally located modern office building is unlikely to be affordable or achievable within timescale. Provision of external areas likely to be difficult.

156 - 161 The Broadway SW19 1NE 0.12 ha. 49,107 sq ft office building.

Large office building. Provision of external areas likely to be difficult.

The site is within Wimbledon Town Centre but not the primary shopping area. The site is a Controlled Parking Zone. There is also a current planning application for a change of use from offices to a hotel which has an officers recommendation for approval. Lack of nearby play space.

Large modern office building on busy main road. Currently Communications Workers Union. No green space and poor access. Site appears too large to present good option.

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CS19 B Very unlikely to be available / affordable in the timescale. May be long-term option to release part of site.

David Lloyd Health Club, Bushey Road

SW20 8TE 3.75 ha Operational Leisure Club building with open space. Car parking, tennis courts, swimming pool and green space. Adjoining parkland.

Site is large enough for the required educational facilities and good access to playing fields, but existing usage may mean site acquisition is unlikely.

The site is a designated Open Space. Part of the site falls within Metropolitan Open Land and the Green Chain.

Very large site. Existing steel frame / industrial type buildings. Good access provision off busy road. Adjacent to green space. Acquisition likely to be difficult given existing use.

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CS20 B Large site only part of which would be required for secondary provision. Currently well used and valued open space, loss of which is likely to be resisted.

Prince Georges Playing Field, Bushey Road

SW20 8TE 8.75 ha Green space, but satellite images show car parking on site.

Large site only part of which would be required for 2.f.e primary provision.

The site is a designated Open Space, Metropolitan Open Land and a Green Chain site. It is also designated as a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation.

Large green space. Currently used for car boot sales.

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CS21 B Site has good potential assuming loss of green space is acceptable. Looking at site in conjunction with Whatley Centre (CS65). Site has been downgraded to B, as it does not comply with the agreed methodology of the CS instruction i.e. Green space is last resort.

Joseph Hood Recreation Ground, Pavilion site, Whatley Avenue

SW20 9BX 0.55 ha Pavilion and bowling green site adjacent to recreation grounds, car parking, play areas.

The site could provide required internal and external educational facilities.

The site is designated Open Space, Metropolitan Open Land and a Green Chain site.

Single track to access site. Currently used and green space unlikely to support development.

The land is owned by Merton Council.

CS22 B Current active use as religious place of worship, unlikely to be available / affordable. Lacks open space.

St James' Church and Hall, Martin Way, Morden

SM4 4AR 0.1 ha Church buildings on corner site with Beaford Grove and Martin Way.

Current buildings do not look suitable for conversion. Site looks difficult to deliver.

The site fronts onto a Strategic Route highway.

Good sized site with parking and reasonable access. No outside space available. Surrounding area predominantly residential. Church appears in good repair and probably well used.

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CS23 B Site likely to be able to support 1 f.e.. School. Current active use as religious place of worship, unlikely to be available / affordable. Lacks open space.

Martin Way Methodist Church,Buckleigh Avenue corner with Martin Way

SW20 9JZ 0.09 ha Methodist Church adjoining mixed use retail / residential site.

Existing buildings look small. Maybe possible for 1 f.e..


Small site with parking and reasonable access. Buildings already look and feel like small school. No outside space available. Surrounding area predominantly residential. Buildings appear to be in good repair.

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CS24 B Current active use as religious place of worship, unlikely to be available / affordable. Loss likely to be resisted. Distant from area of greatest need. Has green space nearby.

St John's Fishers Church site, 207 Cannon Hill Lane

SW20 9DB 0.18 ha Buildings of religious worship and car park.

Site has potential for required provision but is distant from area of greatest need.


50 / 50 building to car park. Quiet road providing good access. Surrounding uses are predominantly residential. Green space close to site. Church appears in good repair and appears well used.

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CS25 B Industrial site located close to existing Dundonald Primary School. Poor access. Given current use, site likely to have contamination issues. Very unlikely to be available / affordable in timescale.

Wimbledon West Goods Yard SW19 3QW 0.64 ha Industrial park located close to Dundonald Recreation Ground.

The site is in close proximity to Dundonald Primary school. Access is difficult. May be worth consideration for satellite provision.

The site appears to be accessed from a single point on Dundonald Road, opposite an existing primary School. Dundonald Road is a Local Distributor Road.

Site is adjacent to railway track. Access is poor from main roads. Comprised mainly of large industrial units. Appears fully tenanted. No green space and poor access.

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CS26 B Poor access provision. Neighbouring industrial uses are not supportive of a school in this location. Fully operational industrial estate, unlikely to be affordable / available within timescale.

Gresham Way Industrial Estate SW19 8ED 0.62 ha Industrial estate Proximity of the Wimbledon Traincare Depot may cause excessive noise.

Industrial area, adjacent railway lines and depot. Has good proximity to outdoor play space. Near Wimbledon Park tube. Very small portion of northern corner is within flood zone 2.

Multiple tenants / owners, fully occupied, in good repair. Difficult access and immediately adjacent to train servicing depot on one side and green space opposite.

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CS27 C Site is reserved for Crossrail. Would also require acquisition of adjacent industrial site.

Woodman Pub, 222 Durnsford Road

SW19 8DR 0.12 ha Public house with car park.

Pub site on its own is too small to provide required educational facilities.

The site is within a Controlled Parking Zone, it fronts onto a Strategic Route - Durnsford Road, and is part of a Local Shopping Centre.

Period / mock period building, existing building too small, but looks good size when combined with car park. No green space nearby. Surrounding uses industrial / residential.

Pub owned and managed. TGL141819 - 212 Durnsford Road, adjacent, owned by K D Lee (Castings) Ltd

CS28 B Restricted site which is unlikely to provide required internal and external educational facility. Very unlikely to be available / affordable.

Co-op food store, Arthur Road SW19 8AB 0.04 ha Large Co-op food store No external space. Site appears too restricted.

0 Mixed use building. 4 storey modern construction, steel frame. Vacant retail unit within building. Serviced offices available above. Poor drop off. Surrounding area comprises of high street retail / residential.

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CS29 B Sit is too small and is unlikely to be available / affordable.

Metropolitan Police Service, 15 Queens Road

SW19 8NN 0.14 ha Large Police Station and car parking area

Possible 1 f.e. but access to playing fields an issue.

The site falls within Wimbledon Town Centre, and the older building is part of a Conservation Area. The site is within a Controlled Parking Zone.

Large character building with large modern offices and car park to rear. Good potential access through side road. Opposite Centre Court Shopping Centre and adjacent to residential. Good site but probably difficult to purchase.

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CS30 C Site appears to be too small. Wimbledon New Baptist Church, 30 Queens Road

SW19 8LR 0.14 ha Church and car parking area.

Existing building looks suitable, but perhaps too small in isolation. Access and outside space is restricted.

The site falls within Wimbledon Town Centre and is within a Controlled Parking Zone. A strip of land, adjacent to the site is allocated as a proposal site to be maintained as a potential access route to the north.

Modern building over 2 and 3 floors. Occupies corner. Backs onto large linear car park already identified for redevelopment by Merton Council. Existing building layout looks suited to school use.

Church building and car park owned outright by the London Baptist Property Board Limited.

CS31 B Landlocked site with difficult access onto and off the site. Surrounded by residential properties. Appears too small for required educational facilities.

Evans Cycles Wimbledon, 6 - 12 Gladstone Road

SW19 1QT 0.13 ha Cycle store with very large parking area.

Site appears landlocked with difficult access.

0 Ground floor retail unit with above offices to let. Car park situated to rear of building. Difficult access on one way street. No green space nearby. Neighbouring uses primarily residential with some retail.

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CS33 B Unlikely to be available / affordable, given bespoke use as car garage and forecourt. Traffic congestion and possible site contamination issues.

Robins Day Morden Peugeot, 242 Morden Road

SW19 3BZ 0.31 ha Operational Peugeot garage and forecourt.

May suit 1 .f.e. primary. Access may be problematic given traffic congestion on neighbouring road.

The site is within a Controlled Parking Zone, an Archaeological Priority Zone, and the site fronts onto a Strategic Route road.

Single storey garage and large forecourt. Situated on very busy road. Large purpose built site. No green space.

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CS34 B Site previously considered for primary school. The current Bible Society building appears suitable for conversion. The Army Cadet Force would also be required to provided external space. Need to explore availability/ affordability/ potential to re-use building. Bible society may need new site but cadets could share.

Trinitarian Bible Society, City Court and Army Cadet Force sites, Merton Rd

SW19 3NN 1.37 ha Trinitarian Bible Society office / warehouse and Army Cadet Force lodge.

Site appears to be suitable, assuming the adjoining open space is included.

The site is within a Controlled Parking Zone, an Archaeological Priority Zone, and the site fronts onto a Strategic Route road.

2 storey Bible Society office / industrial building. Solid construction. Large site with yard. Site has good access and located close to green space. Adjacent to industrial and residential.

Two titles. Complex arrangements between MOD and others (including Annington Homes, it is assumed to the front)

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CS35 B Industrial setting does not appear suitable for school. Likely to be difficult to redevelop successfully for primary provision. Unlikely to be available / affordable.

Merton Industrial Park (north), Lee Road

SW19 3WD Industrial estate. Large site, but location is surrounded by industrial units. Close to playing fields. Site may be difficult to redevelop cost effectively for primary education.

Part of the site is within an Archaeological Priority Zone. It fronts onto Merantun Way, which is a Strategic Route.

Recognised industrial area, unlikely to be suitable.

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Tramlink Park (south east), Deer Park Road, Merton

SW19 3TL Industrial estate. Site located in unsuitable industrial / commercial area. No suitable access to nearby green space.

Boundary to be clarified. Part of the site may lie within an Archaeological Priority Zone. Immediately to the east of the industrial area is a city farm. This is part of a conservation area, a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation, Metropolitan Open Land, Green Chain, land at risk of flooding once every 100 years.

Recognised industrial area, unlikely to be suitable.

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Saxon Business Centre, Windsor Avenue

SW19 2TJ Industrial estate. Access to playing fields. May be difficult to provide external areas on-site.

0 Recognised industrial area, unlikely to be suitable.

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CS38 C Well used and valued heritage building. Access onto the site is difficult and external areas appear difficult to provide.

Wimbledon Recreation Centre, Latimer Road

SW19 1EW Large recreation centre with some parking.

Difficult to provide access onto and off the site. Provision of required external areas may be difficult.

The site is within a Controlled Parking Zone.

Large period building. Currently occupied and well used. Situated on small residential street. Building has recently been refurbished and unlikely to be available to acquire.

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CS39 B Site is unlikely to be available / affordable. Contamination issues regarding redevelopment of petrol station.

Wimbledon Air Training Corps and Esso Express, 192 Merton Road

SW19 1EG Petrol station and adjacent building with car parking.

Access onto and off the site may be difficult to achieve.

The site is within a Controlled Parking Zone, and is broadly opposite a Conservation Area.

Small 2 storey building with corrugated roof. Esso garage large but very much in use. Limited access to green space nearby. Surrounding area predominantly residential.

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CS41 B Restricted site which is unlikely to provide required internal and external educational facility. Potential congestion at the beginning and end of the school day.

Raynes Park Methodist Church, Tolverne Road

SW20 8RA Large former church site. Currently used for community uses.

Site appears restricted. Does not appear to allow for sufficient external area and access would be difficult. Potential congestion at the beginning and end of the school day.

0 2 storey period building, no longer used as a church. Layout may not suit school. Road busy and difficult for drop off. Surrounding area is a mixture of residential and high street retail, no green space.

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CS42 B Poor access to sites and unlikely to be affordable or available to purchase within the timescale. Sites separated by protected conservation area, which will also restrict potential.

Eddy Catz (Children's play centre), IW Furniture site, Station Road and Wimbledon Language Academy, 40 Dane Road.

SW19 2NB Childrens play centre and industrial / office buildings.

Congested and narrow road network likely to restrict access onto and off the site may be difficult to achieve.

IW Furniture and the Wimbledon Language Academy fall outside of the Colliers Wood town centre boundary. The Eddie Catz children's play centre falls inside the town centre boundary. The Eddie Catz site is adjacent to a Scheduled Ancient Monument to the east and south. The strip of land in between the Eddie Catz site and the IW Furniture site is designated as Metropolitan Open Land, a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation, a Conservation Area, Green Corridor, Green Chain. The entire site is inside an area liable to flood once every 100 years.

Hall type building of solid construction. Large car park out front. Access potentially difficult. Surrounding use is a mixture of industrial and residential.

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CS43 B Restricted site access. Site is bounded by the river Wandle and major road junctions which is likely to present difficult health and safety issues.

Merton Auto-technics and other garages (Abbey Mills Garages, James Leigh Mercedes, Merton Valeting Centre) Station Road

SW19 2LP Low rise industrial units. River Wandle and busy road intersections may pose health and safety issues.

0 Buildings in very poor repair. Appear to be fully let, access very difficult and no green space. Opposite residential.

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CS44 A Site appears suitable for Merton Abbey Primary School satellite extension. To be considered alongside other High Path sites M46 and CS14.

Garages adjacent to Marsh Court, High Path, Wimbledon

SW19 2LQ 0.36 ha Low rise garages adjacent to Marsh Court residential apartment block.

This site could be suitable for satellite facility for Merton Abbey primary school, but will likely require other High Path sites to be deliverable.

The site is within an Archaeological Priority Zone.

Low rise garages adjacent to residential tower block.

Marsh Court and the adjacent garage site was transferred to Merton Priory Homes from Merton Council in 2010. Merton Priory Homes is a new housing association, part of the Circle group.

CS45 B Located opposite All Saints CE School. May be worth consideration as extension to existing school site. Multi-let industrial estate with minimal vacancies mean site is unlikely to be available / affordable.

East Road Trading Estate, East Road

SW19 1DW Low rise industrial units. The site may provide potential for expansion at All Saints CE School The site is only just within the area of identified greatest need.

The site is within an Archaeological Priority Zone and on land which is liable to flood once every 100 years.

Old, low grade, low rise multi let, industrial estate. Lots of independent traders in occupation. Opposite All Saints C of E Primary school, potential for expansion.

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CS46 B Merton Council have already undertaken detailed feasibility work on this site and while sufficient for a 1,400 place primary school it is too small for a secondary school. Multi-let industrial estate with minimal vacancies mean site is unlikely to be available / affordable.

Large Industrial area with tenants Wimbledon Builders Merchants, Dairy Crest and Safestore UK, Gap Road, Wimbledon

SW19 8JA Mix of industrial buildings and yard space.

Concerns about proximity to the railway line and transfer of noise issues, but within area of greatest need.

In close proximity to residential. Site is a Locally Significant Industrial Area with potential for employment-led regeneration incorporating a wide range of uses, delivered through a supplementary planning document (Core Planning Strategy Policy C12). Site of Importance for Nature Conservation occupies part of the site.

Difficult to view site. Next to railway bridge and track. Site appears linear and very industrial with poor access and limited green space.

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CS47 B Site appears restricted and difficult to provide required educational provision. Bespoke nature of site suggests it is unlikely to be available / affordable.

Cadogan Tate Fine Art, Durnsford Road adjacent to cemetery

SW19 8HQ Purpose built industrial warehouse and yard

Access appears problematic and site appears to be restricted.

Scattered employment site. Large depot/warehouse type building. Set back away from road behind residential uses down an access road. Lack of nearby play space.

Modern occupied industrial units adjacent to cemetery. Located off busy main road. No green space nearby. Site is on the edge of a large industrial area.

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CS48 B Would require consultation and agreement with the church and also use of adjacent Wimbledon college pitches. Likely to be difficult to deliver.

Sacred Heart R C Church Hall, Edge Hill

SW19 4LU Church buildings Site appears adequate for the provision of required educational facilities. On edge of area of greatest need.

The site is within a Conservation Area Site is adjacent to a large church and playing field. Access is very good via wide quiet road. Building appears suited to a school conversion. Surrounding area is generally residential / secondary educational.

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CS49 B Current use as hotel and being refurbished. Very unlikely to be available / affordable.

Holiday Inn, 200 High Street Collier's Wood

SW19 2BH Hotel Site is adjacent to green space. Dependent on site size may be suitable for required educational provision.

The site is in a central location within Colliers Wood Town Centre. The site is within a Conservation Area and fronts onto a Strategic Route. The road is subject to an Improvement to Streetscape/Frontages policy. The site is also within an Archaeological Priority Zone.

Refurbishment currently under way, hotel still open and operational. Acquiring property seems unlikely. Situated on busy main street with no immediate access to green space.

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CS50 B Small site with difficult access. Unlikely to be able to provide required educational facilities.

Donald Hope Library Building, Cavendish House, High Street, Colliers Wood

SW19 2HR Library with offices above.

Site appears to be too restricted to accommodate external areas. Access and drop off a problem.

0 3 storey, modern brick construction. Boarded up at rear. Colliers Wood tube station very close to the west. 1st and 2nd floor vacant, let by Lambert Smith Hampton. Car parking at rear of building. Access difficult due to busy road. No immediate green space.

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CS51 B Site appears to be too small to accommodate education establishment.

St Joseph's Community Church, 30 Park Road and adjoining sites to north and south

SW19 2HS Catholic Church Site appears to be too small to accommodate education establishment.

The western half of the site falls within Colliers Wood Town Centre boundary and is part of an area liable to flood every 100 years. The entire site is within an Archaeological Priority Zone. It is also in a Controlled Parking Zone.The site fronts onto a Strategic Route. The road is subject to an Improvement to Streetscape/Frontages policy.

Site appears small and has a lack of green space. Frontage has potential for car parking / open space. Busy road frontage. Surrounding areas are predominantly residential and high street retail.

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CS52 B Site appears too small to provide required educational facilities.

Physio SW19 site, 129 Alexandra Road

SW19 7JY Converted residential building.

Appears too small. Proximity to railway lines may cause excessive noise issues.

0 Small converted residential unit. Appears too small for school.

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CS53 B Site is small and required educational facilities would be difficult to achieve.

Diacutt Concrete Drilling Services, 8 High Street Collier's Wood

SW19 2AE Diacutt site and adjoining industrial uses

Site is small and required educational facilities would be difficult to achieve.

The northern part of the site is part of an area liable to flood every 100 years. The site also fronts onto a Strategic Route and one subject to an Improvement to Streetscape/Frontages Policy.Site is within an Archaeological Priority Zone and Controlled Parking Area.

Industrial area in between residential. No access to green space and busy road frontage making access difficult.

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CS54 B The site has very narrow access and appears to be landlocked. It is surrounded by residential and likely to cause objection to development of educational provision.

Island site south of Caxton Road SW19 8TX Garages and light industrial buildings surrounded by residential

Landlocked Very difficult access and location of site likely to cause significant local objection.

0 Solid construction, 2 storey building landlocked by residential. Difficult access and no green space.

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CS55 B Small site with limited access. Very unlikely to be available to purchase and loss of religious place of worship likely to be opposed. Provision of required educational facilities would be difficult to achieve.

Shree Ganapathy Temple, 125-133 Effra Road, Wimbledon

SW19 8PU Religious temple building

Site appears to be too small to provide required educational provision.

The site is within a controlled parking zone.

Period building of solid construction. Site appears relatively small with no access to green fields. Site is an occupied Hindu temple.

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CS56 B Site appears too small and is currently in use. Grade II listed heritage issue likely to restrict expansion further. Loss of religious place of worship likely to be opposed.

Parish Church of All Saints Church, All Saints Road, South Wimbledon

SW19 1BU Church building Site appears to be too small to provide required educational provision.

0 Period building, possibly listed. Located in residential area. Site appears too small.

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CS57 C Currently being extended. Very unlikely to be available for school as already in community use.

South Wimbledon Community Centre and Youth Centre site, 72 Haydon's Road

SW19 1HL Community buildings currently being extended.

Site appears large enough for provision of required educational facilities and is just within the area of greatest need.

The site is within a controlled parking zone.

1 and 2 storey buildings. Works currently being undertaken. Extension on back appears to be being built. Centre open for business as usual. Site appears large and suited to school. Some open space at back and relatively good access.

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CS58 B Site is small and nature of existing building make it difficult to provide the required educational facilities.

Corner of Kingston and Kingswood Road, 'Telephone Exchange'

SW19 4SR Telephone exchange building.

Multi storey building potentially difficult for a primary school. Provision of external areas difficult and site looks restricted.

0 Large 3 storey building occupying corner site. Situated in residential area. Drop off difficult and site has no access to green space.

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CS59 B Fire service currently consulting on rationalisation of estate, but this site is not being considered. Unlikely to be available within required timescales.

Wimbledon Fire Station, Kingston Road

SW19 1JN 0.96 ha Fire station and adjoining Salvation Army building.

Suitable for extension of adjacent Pelham Primary School.

Most of the site falls within an Archaeological Priority Zone and fronts onto a Strategic Route.

Good sized modern fire station, currently fully operational. Buildings lend themselves to school conversion. Not good access and no green space but possibility for open space on site.

Freehold titles are owned by the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority and The Salvation Army Trustee Company.

CS60 C Adjacent to over congested tram / road junction. Unlikely that additional pressure on infrastructure from school use would be supported.

White Hart Pub, Rutlish Road

SW19 3AL White Hart Pub site and adjacent MOT garage

The site is located on busy main road in an area of already high traffic congestion. Access onto and off the site and safe drop off would be very difficult to achieve.

The site is within an Archaeological Priority Zone and fronts onto a Strategic Route.

Good sized public house with car parking area. Site appears fairly run down and in need of renovation. Adjacent garages also offer potential to be combined with site. Access potentially good off side road rather than main. Nearby green space and potential for on-site space.

Public House and MOT garage owned by Rutlish School. Pub let with 14 yrs unexpired.

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CS61 B Restricted access to site, which is set down from main road. Proximity to the railway line may mean noise transfer unacceptable.

Wimbledon Magistrates Court SW19 7JP Magistrates Court buildings

Proximity to the railway line may mean noise transfer unacceptable.

0 2 storey large office building with large car park. Adjacent to railway and large Waitrose. Access at peak times likely to be difficult. Building currently fully operational.

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CS62 B Currently operating as Virgin Active leisure centre. Very unlikely to be available/ affordable.

Virgin Active, North Road SW19 1AQ Health Club Site large enough to provide a new school and just within area of greatest need.

The site is part of an Archaeological Priority Zone and an area liable to flood once every 100 years.

Very large modern building. Occupied and busy. Large parking area. Likely to be very difficult to acquire.

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CS63 B The site is within a small industrial park and distant from the area of identified need. Multi-let estate unlikely to be available / affordable. Site access is also very restricted.

Rainbow Industrial Estate, Raynes Park Goods Yard

SW20 0JY Industrial estate Access appears difficult. Possible noise transfer issue from surrounding railways. Distant from area of greatest need.

The site is actively being delivered through an SPD of which a draft was released for public consultation in mid 2012. Site is Locally Significant Industrial Area with potential for employment-led regeneration incorporating a wide range of uses, delivered through a supplementary planning document (Core Planning

Large industrial park, lots of trade and multiple tenants. Difficult access and site situated between railway lines.

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CS64 B Site appears to be too small for required educational provision. Located opposite Pelham High School buildings, so could be considered for high school extension.

Disused Tennis Courts, Melbourne Road

SW19 3BA Tennis courts Site appears to be too small.

0 Area currently situated on green space.

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CS65 A Site is owned by LB Merton. Site will need to be considered with or without the adjacent Joseph Hood Primary School. The adult education use would also need to be relocated. The site has had recent investment in facilities. CS9, CS10, CS65 are to be considered as potential options for configuring a secondary school solution.

Adult Education Centre, Whatley Avenue

SW20 9NS 0.4 Ha

(1.2 Ha including Joseph Hood)

Operational adult education facility.

The site may provide potential for further expansion of Joseph Hood Primary school / all through school solution.

Currently used for adult education (D1). No significant applications.

Site already used for educational purposes

Adult Education Centre owned by Merton Council.

CS66 B Site is located in industrial area and appears too small to provide educational facilities required.

Weir Way Industrial Estate SW19 8UG Industrial estate May be noise issues from Traincare Depot.

Large industrial estate designated and protected from the Mayor of London.

Large industrial park, lots of trade and multiple tenants. Unlikely to be suited to school site.

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CS67 C Site appears restricted and looks difficult to provide suitable school building. Current use as a golf club is likely to prove cost prohibitive. Too close to borough boundary and outside area of greatest need.

Mitcham Golf Club, Carshalton Rd, Mitcham Junction, Surrey

CR4 4HN 0.5 Ha (Including Directly Adjacent Land)

Golf Club - Club House and Adjacent Grounds. Club house is a two/ three storey white rendered building.

Site appears restricted and looks difficult to provide suitable school building. It may work as a split site solution with CS70

More information required regarding the desired amount of land and intended location. It is presumed land near the road/car park frontage would be desirable. It is apparent this would required reconfiguration of several holes of the club, or a substantial removal of existing vegetation.

Mitcham Golf Club House building situated in area of green space. Excellent accessibility to Mitcham Junction Station. Car park adjacent. Potential to re-use Club house and extend onto golf course land adjacent.

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CS68 C Too close to borough boundary and outside area of greatest need.

Land to Rear of Cottages, Carshalton Rd, Mitcham Junction, Surrey

CR4 4HN 0.5 Ha (Including Cottages)

Cottages and Agricultural Buildings.

As above 0 PDL. East of Carshalton Road. Site comprises two cottages, various agricultural sheds and areas of hard surfacing. Potential for re-use of cottages and new build in place of agricultural sheds.

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The Goat Pub, Carshalton Road, Mitcham, Surrey

CR4 4HJ 0.25 Ha Traditional two storey pub, beer garden and car park

As above Good proximity to open space (unsure of availability for play space however), approximately 0.2 ha, Strategic Industrial Location.

PDL. Large pub with beer garden and large car park. Potential for new build school. Located on the edge of a large industrial estate. Open Space adjacent over Goat Road.

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Depot Site, North of the Goat Pub, Goat Road, Surrey (Including No 28-30 Goat Road)

CR4 4HJ 0.6 Ha Industrial Depot containing industrial sheds, open storage and hard surfacing.

As above Larger site and could be incorporated with CS69 above. Site is still a Strategic Industrial Location. Dual access may be feasible from Goat Road to the south and Drake Road to the north which appears to be the existing scenario. The southwest corner of the site is flood zone 2.

PDL. Industrial site on the edge of an industrial estate. Potential to re-develop with the Goat Pub site (Ref:69) with introduction of landscaped buffer. Access through pub site separate to industrial traffic.

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CS71 B Slightly small for 8 fe build but in close proximity to open space that could be used to supplement playing field provision.

Davis Turner, 48 - 49 Wates Way, Mitcham

CR4 4HR 1.0 Ha Large dated warehouse building, open storage (Jewson's), car parking.

Slightly small for 8 fe build but in close proximity to open space that could be used to supplement playing field provision. Should explore further.

A majority of the site is within flood zone 2. The site is a Strategic Industrial Location. It contains a large warehouse building which may be appropriate for conversion. There is open space on the opposite side of the road however the availability for play space is unknown. There is a large pylon and overhead high voltage transmission lines adjacent the northeast corner of the site.

PDL. Industrial site on the edge of an industrial estate. Potential for re-development. Access separate from industrial traffic will be required.

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CS72 C Site is too small and restricted. JMC Day Centre, 114 Riverside Drive, Mitcham

CR4 4BW 0.6 Ha Dated one/ two storey day centre for people with learning disabilities. Adjacent modern 2 storey building.

Appears a difficult site to be able to develop effectively. Too small as stand alone and industrial land to rear separated by Ossier Way.

0 PDL. Day Centre Building. Potential for re-use or new build. Adjacent modern building could be re-used. Potential to include industrial land to rear presently used for open storage. Non industrial access to the site through residential estate. Potential traffic issues.

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CS73 A Leisure centre building with playing field surrounding. Perhaps suitable for conversion or extension. To be considered with CS74, CS75 and M21.

Cannon Leisure Centre, Madeira Road, Mitcham

CR4 4HD 1.5 Ha Leisure Centre Complex including gym, sports centre, and large areas of car parking.

Site is large enough to accommodate 8 fe and has good potential for educational development.

The actual extent of designations referred to depend on the actual area of land required/investigated. The boundaries of the various green chains/open space etc cover parts of, but not all the site. The area immediately surrounding the main leisure centre building itself is only located within the conservation area, archaeological priority zone and Wandle Valley Regional Park (DPD consideration) in the UDP and DPD. The remaining designations cover various parts of immediately adjoining and surrounding land. The site is immediately adjacent to sites CS74 and 75 below as well as Site 21 which is identified in the DPD for potential redevelopment. Together the three sites total approximately 3.5 ha and in addition to this has large tracts of adjoining playing fields and open space which could be considered for outdoor play space.

PDL. Leisure Centre site with potential for conversion or re-development. Adjacent sports ground. Good vehicular access. Potential to include 0.3HaToby Carvery Site.

Council owned site. The Sea Cadet Association and the Reserve Forces and the Cadets Association for London, both occupy part of Commonside West.

CS74 B Care Home site located adjacent to the Canon Leisure Centre and associated playing fields. To be considered with CS73 , CS75 and M21.

Care UK, Cumberland Care Home, 67 Whitford Gardens, Mitcham

CR4 4AA 0.5 Ha Single Storey Day Centre/ Nursing Home with Parking area.


The site is an existing established care home which has very recently been closed down due to a lack of funding. The site contains relatively new single storey buildings (opened 1996) and may be provided for an alternative day centre use. The site is also adjacent to a site allocated for redevelopment in the DPD (Site 21 - Birches Close) and is also adjoining site CS73 above and 74 below. Together the three sites total approximately 3.5 ha and have large tracts of adjoining playing fields and open space which could be considered for outdoor play space. The site adjoins numerous designations including open space, green chain, green corridor, MOL, Wandle Valley Regional Park. NB the correct postcode is CR4 4AB.

PDL. Nursing Home site with potential for conversion or re-development. Adjacent sports ground. Potential access/ traffic issues.

(28.02.1995) A Transfer of the land in this title dated 2 February1995 made between (1) Merton and Sutton Community National HealthService Trust and (2) Haven Healthcare Limited containsrestrictive covenants.

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CS75 B Methodist Church building is located adjacent to the Care UK site (CS74) and Canon Leisure Centre playing fields. To be considered with CS73, CS74 and M21.

Mitcham Methodist Church, Cricket Green, Mitcham

CR4 4LB 0.5 ha Two storey contemporary church building.


The building is a Grade II listed building. Most of the comments referred to for sites CS73 and 74 above apply equally to this site.

Church building with potential for conversion/ extension or re-development. Constricted roads - potential traffic issues.

2 no. restrictions on disposition (23.11.1965) and (02.11.2010)

CS76 C Site is too small. St Peter's & Paul's RC Church. Cranmer Rd, Mitcham, Surrey

CR4 4LD 0.25 ha Church and adjacent contemporary buildings.

Too small but could link to M20.

The site is just under 0.2 ha and may be constrained by the existing building being locally listed. The adjoining Cranmer Cottages to the east are also locally listed. On the opposite side of the road to the site is a green chain, green corridor, open space and part of the Wandle Valley Regional Park.

Church site with potential for re-development. Constricted site. Open space adjacent.

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CS77 C Site is too small. Mitcham Police Station, 58 Cricket Green, Mitcham

CR4 4LA 0.25 ha Three storey contemporary police station building and car park.

Too small. 0 Police Station site with potential for conversion, redevelopment. Constricted site.

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CS78 C Site is too small and restricted. Boundary House 317-321 London Road Mitcham Surrey

CR4 4YF 0.12 Ha(0.25 inc land to rear)

Three storey contemporary Office Building. Job Centre Plus.

Site appears very restricted - would reject.

0 Office building site with potential to use derelict land to the rear to provide space for new building and secondary vehicular access point.

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CS79 C Site is too small and is restricted by residential.

Justin Plaza, 3-341, London Road, Mitcham, Surrey

CR4 4EA 0.45 ha Large dated four storey office building. Modern addition to rear.

Site appears to be surrounded by residential and is small - would recommend reject.

0 Existing office building with potential to be converted or re-developed. Potential to share playing fiends with St Peters & Paul's. Potential to include depot land to north east and garages to south.

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CS80 C Site too small and access difficult.

Wimbledon District Synagogue, 1 Queensmere Road

SW19 5QD 0.25 ha Low-rise synagogue and grounds.

Site too small and access difficult.

0 Restricted access from private road and likely resistance from synagogue and adjacent private housing.

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CS81 C Small and cost prohibitive. London and Scottish Golf Club, Clubhouse, Windmill Road

SW19 5NQ 0.45 Ha Golf clubhouse. 4 storey brick building with grounds to rear.

May be feasible as split site solution with CS83.

NB. The site that has been assessed is the one shown on the locator map. The one on the map is a block of residential units known as The Clock house, 4 Windmill Road. This differs from Merton Council information which suggests the London Scottish Golf Club clubhouse is located adjacent to the Wimbledon Windmill Museum (site CS88). The site adjoins a Grade II listed building.

Good access from adopted highway. Gold course located across road.

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CS82 C Site is too small and is likely to be cost prohibitive.

BUPA Heathland Court Care Home, 56 Parkside, Wimbledon

SW19 5NJ 0.4 Ha Care Home, 5 storeys with grounds

As above The site is relatively small at approximately 0.3 ha however contains a large approximately 4 storey building currently housing a nursing home. The site is in a wealthy residential area adjacent to Wimbledon Common. There are numerous protected trees located in the site and many more on surrounding properties. The Heathland Court building is locally listed however no description is provided.

Current use as Care Home likely to be cost prohibitive.

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CS83 C Small site and period building unlikely to convert well.

Holy See Embassy, 54 Parkside, Wimbledon

SW19 5NE 0.6 Ha 3 storey building, appears to be in poor/average condition

May have potential as split site solution although surrounding property looks like large residential and therefore possible objection.

The site could be delivered in conjunction with nearby and adjoining sites. The site is adjacent to CS84 below. The site is a large Grade II listed building which appears to be used for residential purposes.

Appears to be large grounds attached to building. Existing building appears to be in poor condition.

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CS84 C Private hospital use is likely to prove cost prohibitive.

Parkside Hospital, 53 Parkside SW19 5NX 1 Ha Private hospital, 2-5 storey buildings, land extending to rear

Note cost prohibitive comment but may work as split site option.

The site could be delivered in conjunction with nearby and adjoining sites. The site is adjacent to CS83 above. When combined the sites are in excess of 1 ha.

Currently used as private medical facility. Likely to be cost prohibitive. Very large site with grounds extending to rear.

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CS85 C Site is small and likely to be cost prohibitive.

Cancer Centre London, 49 Parkside, Wimbledon

SW19 5NB 0.48 Ha Private medical facility, 4 storey building and grounds

Site does not appear suitable.

0 Currently used as private medical facility. Likely to be cost prohibitive.

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CS86 C Site too small. Parkside Oncology Clinic SW19 5NB 0.21 Ha Private medical facility building, converted house and grounds

Site does not appear suitable.

0 Currently used as private medical facility. Likely to be cost prohibitive. Should be considered with Cancer Centre adjoining to the north.

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CS87 C Site is too small and likely to be cost prohibitive.

Hill Place House, Wimbledon High Street

SW19 5BA 15,000 sqft Commercial office building. Currently in multiple occupation.

Small site, which would have to form part of a split site solution.

The site is considered to be relatively small and contains a 4 storey building within the Wimbledon Village local centre. The site is in close proximity to Wimbledon Common. The site has some onsite parking available and is within a controlled parking zone.

Potential to convert office building. Access is restricted.

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CS88 C Remote location and poor access to public transport. Could work if access to playing fields or as a split site solution. Unlikely given historic character of site.

Wimbledon Windmill Museum, Tea Rooms and Wimbledon Common Gold Club

SW19 5NR 1 Ha Collection of historic and more modern buildings.

Site seems a little remote in terms of public transport. Could work if access to playing fields or as a split site solution

The extent of the area subject to investigation needs to be confirmed. There are several buildings and uses in the vicinity of the site. Based on the nature and number of listed buildings, uses on the site, the conservation area status and nature of the surrounding land it is presumed it would be difficult to redevelop. Surrounding area is Site if Special Scientific Interest (Wimbledon Common).

Potential to develop next to existing cluster of uses.

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CS89 C Site is too small. Wimbledon Endowed Almshouse Charity, 60 Camp Road

SW19 4UN 0.35 Ha Low rise alms housing. Adjacent to existing school.

Site to small. 0 Potential to redevelop alms houses. Site purchase could be expensive. May need to re-provide.

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CS90 C Cost prohibitive. Royal Wimbledon and Wimbledon Common gold clubhouses, 19 Camp Rd

SW19 4UW 1.25 Ha 2 no. golf clubhouses and adjoining buildings.

Would support an 8 fe build solution.

There is a grade II listed building located opposite. The Royal Wimbledon Golf Club is located further along at 29 Camp Road but is subject to roughly the same designations. The site is adjacent to the SSSI.

Well established gold clubs who's loss is likely to be strongly resisted.

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CS91 C Cost prohibitive. Canizaro House, West Side Common Wimbledon

SW19 4UE 1.5 Ha Hotel and grounds Agree likely to be cost prohibitive but would support 8 fe build solution .

The site is a large multi use building and grounds adjoining Wimbledon Common. SINC to the rear of the site.

Currently operating as a hotel and function venue. Appears to be significant grounds. Access would need improving. Likely to be cost prohibitive.

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CS92 C Site is too small. Chester House, 3 Westside Common, Wimbledon

SW19 4TN 0.36 Ha Believed to be residential

Restricted site and likely to be objections from neighbouring residential. Not recommended.

The site is approximately 0.3 ha and is in close proximity to Kings College.

Current use needs to be established, but believed to be residential. Site appears to be of architectural significance, which is likely to restrict development potential. Likely to be cost prohibitive.

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CS93 C Site too small and access poor. Wimbledon Rugby Football Club, Barham Road, Copse Hill

SW20 0ET 0.48 Ha Sports club and car park (playing fields adjacent)

Its proximity to MS72 might provide split site solution.

It is presumed the area referred to extends beyond the surrounds of the existing club building and includes adjoining open area.

Loss of sports club likely to be resisted. May be opportunity to relocate or JV.

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CS94 C Site too small and appears to be at end of residential streets and thus difficult to provide access for large no. of children.

Raynes Park Sports Ground and Oberon Pavilion, Lindsfarne Road

SW20 0BH 0.36 Ha Sports club, Pavilion and car park (playing fields adjacent)

Site appears to be at end of residential streets and thus difficult to provide access for large no. of children.

0 St Matthews CofE School is located on the opposing south side of Raynes Park

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CS95 C Site is constrained, located off busy highway and too small.

348-360 Coombe Lane, Raynes Park

SW20 0RJ 0.4 Ha Mixed use retail and residential

Site looks very constrained and off busy highway and too small.

0 Multiple ownerships likely to be difficult/expensive to acquire site. Small site area.

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CS96 C Located on an island slip road onto the A3. Unsuitable for a school.

Coombe Hill House, Beverley Way, London

SW20 0AR 36,000 sqft Office building and car parking

Access unsuitable for a school and no external space.

Unknown location - not in locator map. No information available.

Believed to be owned by Scarborough Property Holdings. Detached office building of steel portal frame construction arranged over ground and three upper floors, constructed circa 1980. Public transport connections include numerous bus routes which pass the property and train services into London Waterloo from stations at Raynes Park and New Malden.

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CS97 B Located outside area of need and close to the borough boundary. Large open site with restricted access from A3. Current use likely to be unviable to purchase. Potential to combine with CS98.

Goals of Wimbledon, Beverley Way, New Malden, Surrey

KT3 4PH 2 Ha 5-a-side football pitches and sports centre

Site capable of supporting 8 fe build with playing fields opposite.

Site is not on locator map. The site is approximately 1.5ha and contains an existing pavilion/clubhouse, outdoor football pitches, and is adjacent to the A3 road. The site has poor access to public transport and is also adjacent to the railway lines.

Cost of purchase likely to be prohibitive.

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CS98 B Located outside area of need and close to the borough boundary. Large open site with restricted access from A3. Current use likely to be unviable to purchase. Potential to combine with CS97.

World of Golf at Beverley Park, Beverley Way, New Malden, Surrey

KT3 4PH 3 Ha Driving range and club house

Site capable of supporting 8 fe build with playing fields opposite.

Map locator indicates wrong position in adjacent industrial estate. The site is relatively large at approximately 3 ha and contains a car park, retail and golf associated uses, miniputt and driving range. Approximately half the site is subject to flood zone 2/3. The existing site has onsite parking and is large enough to accommodate new development in principle. There are several barriers however including the location, flood risk zone, existing and proposed open space and similar designations.

Cost of purchase likely to be prohibitive.

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CS99 C Constrained corner site with potentially difficult access and too small.

35 West Barnes Lane, Raynes Park

SW20 0BL 0.32 Ha Mix of uses including mini-cab service, office and retail

Constrained corner site with potentially difficult access and too small

0 Multiple ownership might make site assembly difficult. Located close to Rayners Park tube station.

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CS100 C Very constricted site and too small.

Grange Day Nursery, 379 London Rd, Mitcham

CR4 4BF 0.25 ha Two Storey nursery building.

Very constricted site - and too small

0 Constricted Nursery site potential for conversion or re-development. Potential access issues via busy road.

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CS101 A Access appears difficult - may suit a split site solution with CS148 . It benefits from good access to playing fields.

Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints in Mitcham

CR4 4ED 0.5 ha Four storey brick building and church building with car parking to rear.

Access appears difficult - may suit a split site solution with CS148 if good access to playing fields

The site is located at 482-484 London Road, Mitcham CR4 3ED. It contains the existing church building which ranges from 2 to 4 storeys and is a Grade II listed building. There is a car park to the rear and access is from London Road. The site could possibly be expanded to include and consider the adjoining residential flats and B1 use to the north (Taplow Court).

Church site with potential for conversion, extension or partial re-development. Potential access issues via busy road.

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CS102 A Site is too small on its own - may suit split site with CS75 or M21. It has good access to open space.

Mitcham Fire Station/ Cricketers Pub/ Vestry Community Hall 338 London Rd, Mitcham

CR4 3UD 0.35 ha Cluster of two storey brick buildings including large community hall.

Site is too small on its own - may suit split site with CS75 or M21

The site is located off a one-way gyratory near the junction of Lower Green West and London Road. Parking is limited on or near the site. Access is currently achieved to the site from Lower Green West. The Cricketers PH has been subject to several appeals for redevelopment predominantly based on design related matters. Both the adjoining fire station and Vestry Hall are locally listed. The site and surrounding area is sensitive to redevelopment. The site is also near to the Grade II listed Mitcham Parish Rooms on Lower Green West.

Cluster of buildings with potential for conversion and/or re-development. Adjacent to large areas of open space.

Council owned site.

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CS103 C Site is too constrained and small.

Mitcham Telephone Exchange, London Road,. Mitcham, London

CR4 3UA 0.25 ha Four storey brick telephone exchange building with rear car park.

Site appears very constrained and is to small.

0 Existing telephone exchange building with potential for conversion.

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CS104 C Site too small and lack of playing fields.

Durham House, Upper Green West, Mitcham, Surrey

CR4 3AA 0.25 ha Three storey dated office building. Ground floor let to Iceland.

Site too small and lack of playing fields.

0 Three storey dated office building. Potential new build. Issues relating to busy roads.

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CS105 A The Melrose School, Cricket Green School, Worsfold House Children's Social Care and Orchard House sites need to be considered collectively. Much of the site is within the Councils control. However, Hall Place (CS106) is not, so potential purchase of this site to facilitate wider development may be advisable. The site already house two special schools, so any strategy will need to involve replacing/retaining this service. Significant amount of playing fields available to the south of the sites.

Melrose School, Cricket Green School, Worsfold House Children's Social Care and Orchard House Church Road, Mitcham

CR4 3BE 3.3 Ha Single storey Council offices with surrounding grounds.

Site is large enough to accommodate 8 fe build and has good potential for educational development. Site area in relation to existing special school provision to be considered.

The site is relatively large and could be considered in conjunction with CS106 below which adjoins the site to the west. The site and immediately surrounding areas include Cricket Green School to the east and Melrose School to the west. Worsfold House was formerly council offices but are currently vacant and being sought for short term letting. Together, the existing schools and buildings comprising the two sites total approximately 3.5 ha. A comprehensive redevelopment of the sites could provide the existing school places as well as potentially provide a new school facility. The site is also adjacent to an existing area of open space of approximately 5.5 ha which could be considered for outdoor play space.

Single Storey offices with potential for conversion and re-development. Potential to build adjacent buildings.

Council owned site.

CS106 B Should be considered with CS105 if required to increase site area.

Hall Place. Church Rd, Mitcham, Surrey

CR4 3BE 0.4 Ha Council Temporary Hostel building.

Adjacent to the site above and could complement total site area if needed.

Refer above. There is an existing Grade II listed building located on the opposite side of Church Road from Hall Place.

Two storey Council Hostel. Potential for conversion and/or re-development. Good access.

Not in Council control.

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CS107 B Located adjacent to Benedict Primary School, so should be considered as a potential opportunity to extend the existing school.

Benedict Wharf, Benedict Rd, Mitcham, Surrey

CR4 3BQ 4.0 ha Industrial Estate Large site that would have potential although may be objections from surrounding residential.

The site has only recently been granted planning permission to expand the existing waste facility to process 275,000 tonnes of waste per annum. The recent investment in this site suggests it would not be viable for purchase or redevelopment. The site is in close proximity to Benedict primary school. Redevelopment of this site is likely to be cost prohibitive. The correct address is Benedict Wharf, Hallowfield Way, Mitcham CR4 3BT

Large industrial site with re-development potential. Close proximity to Belgrave Walk Station.

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CS108 B Located adjacent to St Thomas's Primary School, so should be considered as a potential opportunity to extend the existing school.

South London Vehicle Impound, The Pound Hallowfield Way

CR4 3YE 0.85 ha Open Storage of Vehicles

The site is approximately 0.6 ha, relatively long and narrow and has ready access to Hallowfield Way. The existing use is the South London Vehicle Pound. Dual pedestrian access may be available from Hallowfield Road but also Belgrave Walk tram station to the rear of the site.

Hard surfaced site with potential for re-development. Issues relating to industrial traffic.

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CS109 B Established commercial business park. Unlikely to be available and/or affordable.

Boundary Business Court, 92-94 Church Road, Mitcham

CR4 3TD 3.0 ha Two storey light Industrial/ Office Units

Large site capable of supporting 8 fe build.

The site is considered a scattered employment site under Merton planning policy. In consists of a relatively recent industrial and business development which is approximately 20 years old over an area of approximately 2.5 ha.

Light industrial site with potential to be converted and/or re-developed. Multiple leaseholds or freeholds may make site unsuitable. Potential to include Kingswood House South East Corner.

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CS110 C Site not large enough and current occupation suggests it is unlikely to be available/affordable.

Unit 6 Batsworth Rd, Mitcham, Surrey

CR4 3BX 0.5 ha Dated single storey industrial unit occupied by City Plumbing Supplies.

Could only consider as split site solution maybe with CS111. Assume that this is one unit and other would remain so not suitable.

Unit 6 itself is small at approximately 0.08 ha including space in front of the unit. All 6 units and yard space however totals approximately 0.7 ha/ The site is located on the opposite side of Church Road to CS109 above. The site is approximately 400 m from Morden Hall Park which is the nearest substantial outdoor space.

Low value building with re-development potential. Potential to include small storage site to the rear and vacant site to north of Batsworth Road.

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CS111 C Restricted access and limited access to open space. Site is unlikely to be suitable.

South Mitcham Community Centre, Cobham Court, Haslemere Ave, Mitcham

CR4 3PR 0.5 ha Modern two/ three storey buildings comprising a community centre, youth centre and medical centre.

Access appears to be difficult - may support split site solution.

The community centre on its own is small and would be of insufficient size at approximately 0.1 ha. When taking into account adjoining Cobham Court the area is approximately 0.5 ha. The site adjoining rock terrace grounds which is a small area of adjoining recreation ground. The surrounding area is predominantly residential.

Collection of modern community buildings with conversion potential. Good site access.

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CS112 C Constrained site and too small. Singlegate Working Men's Club, 247-259 Church Road, Mitcham, Surrey & Adjacent Industrial Unit & Children's Centre

CR4 3BH. 0.35 ha Two storey contemporary brick built building with parking area. Adjacent trade retail building and single storey children's centre.

Constrained site and too small.

0 Three buildings adjacent to existing Primary School with potential for part conversion and part re-development. Potential issues relating to ownership.

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CS113 C Site constrained and too small. 37-39 Western Road CR4 3ED 0.3 ha Contemporary three storey community building with adjacent storage yards.

Site constrained and too small.

0 Community buildings with adjacent low value building supplies sites. Access constricted form busy road and potential issues with multiple ownership.

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CS114 C Restricted access, but could support 8 f.e build. However, access to primary playing fields may not be suitable because of usage.

Industrial Estate, Bond Road, Mitcham (Excluding ASDA)

CR4 3HG 1.5 ha Industrial estate with some brick works and steel retail warehouses.

Access looks potentially difficult but could support 8 f.e build - access to primary playing fields may not be suitable because of usage.

The site is approximately 2 ha and contains numerous industrial, warehouse and bulky retail uses. The site also adjoins an existing nursery and primary school. It is apparent that there is no substantial outdoor space available within 500 m of the site.

Large industrial estate which is in a residential area and adjacent to a primary school. Potential for re-development. Issues relating to multiple leaseholds and freeholds. Potential to build tall buildings.

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CS115 C Site is too small. Bond Road Family Centre, 55 Bond Road, Mitcham, Surrey

R4 3HG 0.2 ha One/two storey brick built family centre adjacent Bond Primary Sch.

Site too small. 0 Constricted site adjacent primary school. Some potential for re-development. Potential amenity issues with adjacent residential properties.

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CS116 C Site is too small. 226, London Road, Mitcham, Surrey

CR4 3HD 0.23 Ha Two storey traditional brick built commercial building with parking area.

Site too small. 0 Commercial building with potential for conversion and extension. Constricted site adjacent to Eagle House School and Bond School. Access issues from busy road.

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CS117 C Site is too small. The Shed Centre. 192-200 London Rd, Mitcham

CR4 3LD

0.2 ha Outdoor Shed Centre Site too small. 0 Low value constricted site with one small shed type building. Potential for re-development.

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CS118 C Site is too small. 174 London Road Mitcham CR4 3LD 0.2 ha One and two storey brick built industrial buildings.

Site too small. 0 Constricted back land site with development potential.

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CS119 C Site is too small. Eveline Road Works - 0.35 ha Works site to north of Eveline Road. Contains single storey industrial sheds.

Site too small. 0 Constricted industrial site in a residential location. Potential for re-development.

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CS120 C Site is too small. 112-120, Coombe Lane SW20 0BA 0.3 Ha

(16,000 sqft)

Four storey office building

Site too small. 0 The property comprises office accommodation provided over four floors, within a masonry building. The property is located fronting Coombe Lane in central London, within close proximity to Raynes Park Railway Station.

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CS121 C Site is small and constrained and located on busy corner plot. Difficult to see how it can be successfully developed for school.

Durham House and adjoining buildings, 72-82 Coombe Lane

SW20 0AX 0.5 Ha Six storey office building with Co-op supermarket on ground floor. Adjoining retail buildings.

Site appears very constrained and on very busy corner plot - difficult to see how it can be successfully developed for school.

0 Site in multiple ownership, so may prove difficult to gain control. Supermarket may prove costly to move.

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CS122 C Site is too small. St Georges House, 5 Pepys Road

SW20 8NJ 0.2 Ha (10,000 sqft)

Four storey office building.

Site too small. 0 The property comprises an office building of brick construction arranged over four floors. The building is located within close proximity to Raynes Park Mainline Railway Station.

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CS123 B Total site area is slightly small for 8 fe build, but close to other green space which could support development. Site should be considered with CS124. Site is located outside the area of greatest need and close to the borough boundary.

Blagdon Sports Ground, New Malden, Surrey

KT3 4PU 1 Ha Sports club buildings adjacent to playing fields.

Total site area slightly small for 8 fe build but close to other green space - could support development.

There is an area of approximately 1.5 ha excluding the existing playing fields which are currently comprised in buildings, access and cartilage areas. The entire site is subject to all the designations listed (i.e. open space). The playing fields and clubhouse appear to be used by various schools and clubs and would likely be required to be retained and/or enhanced. The existing clubhouse and surrounding buildings and curtilage area may be feasible for redevelopment in principle. The site is also in close proximity (almost directly adjoining) sites CS97, 98, 124 and 125. All parking would need to be provided onsite as access is obtained directly off Beverley Way and the A3. There is no nearby onsite parking provision.

Sports ground. 0

CS124 B Site is located outside the area of greatest need and close to the borough boundary. Site should be considered with Blagdon Sports Ground ( CS123). However, multiple ownership is likely to make this site unviable in terms of price and timing.

Shannon Commercial Centre, Beverley Way, New Malden, Surrey

KT3 4PT 4 Ha Out of town retail park Large site but note cost prohibitive comment but playing fields close by.

The site is proposed to change from a Strategic Industrial Location to a Locally Significant Industrial Area and includes a substantial industrial and retail park of approximately 4 ha with various warehouse, office, industrial and retail uses. The site is in close proximity to existing playing fields/open space at Blagdon sports ground. Parking and access to the site would be a significant consideration due to the proximity to Beverley Way and the A3, areas which are already congested. There is no nearby onsite parking provision. The site is also in close proximity to sites CS 97, 98 and 125.

Likely to be cost prohibitive as park is multi-let to strong covenants including B&Q, Halfords and Big Yellow Storage.

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CS125 B Site is located outside the area of greatest need and close to the borough boundary. Concerns that school in this locations may add to already busy roads.

Burlington House and New Malden Fire Station, 180 Burlington Road

KT3 4RW 1.5 Ha Fire station and office building

Large school here may add to already busy roads and may be difficult to achieve.

The site is proposed to change from a Strategic Industrial Location to a Locally Significant Industrial Area. The western boundary of the site is a small watercourse and contains existing and proposed designations including SINC, green corridor and flood zone 3. There was a planning application granted in 2008 for the replacement of all the windows in the building with double glazed units.

Fire station and office building adjoin out of town retail park. Building appears to be occupied by Northrup Grumman.

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CS126 B The site consists of nurseries and a sports club/ It is designated as open space. Site should be considered with sites CS97,98,124 and 125 which are located in close proximity.

Carousel, Arthur Road, New Malden

KT3 6LX 1.5 Ha Nurseries and adjoining sports club

Site is large enough for 8 fe build and has potential.

Access is from a narrow residential cul-de-sac. The site is currently an operating nursery therefore contamination investigation and testing would be required prior to any redevelopment. The site is approximately 3 ha and contains extensive glasshouses.

Public highway works likely to be needed to improve site access.

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CS127 C Large site, but likely to be restricted by poor access by single tack road. Multiple ownership is likely to make site assembly problematic. Limited availability on the estate, suggests that it is popular. Site is recognised as a locally significant industrial area.

Beverley Trading Estate, Garth Rd, Morden, Surrey

SM4 4LU 5 Ha Industrial park Large site and would be costly to redevelop but would support 8 fe school if access to playing fields.

The site is large and contains numerous buildings of varying heights from one to three storeys with a range of industrial, warehouse and office uses.

Large industrial site. Part may be suitable. South eastern part of site is adjacent to green space, which may be suitable for inclusion.

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CS128 C Site is currently a bespoke recycling facility and recognises as a locally significant industrial area. Any redevelopment for education use would need to be on the edge of this site and negate the impact of the recycling activities. Unlikely to be viable in terms of value/time. Site also suffers from poor access to public transport.

Reuse and recycling centre and adjoin industrial buildings, 63-69 Amenity Way, off Garth Road, Morden

SM4 4AX 15 Ha Recycling centre and other industrial buildings.

Part may be suitable. The site is an active refuse and recycling facility. The site has poor access to public transport. The site adjoins an area of open space which may be available/suitable for outdoor play space.

Large industrial site. Part may be suitable.

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CS129 C Site could support 8 fe development with access to King Georges Playing Field. Access from Dudley Drive and Stonecot Hill. However, recently built state-of-the-art facility, unlikely to be affordable. Located outside area of need.

Farringdon House, Stonecot Hill, Sutton, Surrey

SM3 9HG 1.5 Ha Territorial Army office building and compound.

Could support 8 fe development with access to King Georges Playing Field- access from Dudley Drive and Stonecot Hill.

The road fronting the site is the borough boundary with Sutton.

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CS130 C Site is too small. 23, Streatham Road, Mitcham, Surrey

CR4 2AD 0.75 Ha Large retail warehouse building & MOT Centre.

Site too small. 0 Retail Warehouse and MOT Centre sites with re-development potential. Good vehicular access and access to open space. Potential issues relating to retail value and multiple ownership.

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CS131 A/B Large industrial estate in multiple ownership. Limited vacancies, which suggests that it is popular and likely to be cost prohibitive.

Mitcham Industrial Estate Streatham Rd, Mitcham, Surrey

CR4 2AP 5.0 ha Large industrial estate with varied uses including storage.

Large site that can support required 8 fe development.

The site is a relatively large (~3 ha) locally significant industrial area. Access is obtained from two separate crossings to Streatham Road. Figges Marsh is a large area of open space approximately 200 m from the site.

Large industrial estate close to two primary schools and open space. Good vehicular access. Potential to be re-developed.

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CS132 C Site is too small. Mitcham Lane Works Site - 0.375 ha Small industrial site containing single storey sheds

Site is too small. Unknown location - not in locator map. No information available.

Small industrial site with low values buildings suitable for redevelopment. Potential to include adjacent church building.

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CS133 C Site is too small. Tooting Police Station,251 Mitcham Road

SW17 9JQ 0.325 ha Large five storey brick police station building.

Site appears too constrained and access an issue.

0 Police station with potential for conversion. Good access and a short distance from Tooting station. Potential issue relating to lack of near by open space. Potential to include adjacent food store.

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CS134 C Site is too small. North East Mitcham Community Association (NEMCA)Woodland WayMitcham

CR4 2DZ 0.5 ha Community Centre buildings with large area of open space.

Site appears constrained and too small.

0 Community buildings and ancillary open space with re-development potential. Residential roads may not be suitable for school traffic.

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CS135 C Site is too small. D&B Automotive, 134 London Rd, Mitcham

CR4 3LB 0.48 ha Petrol Garage, MOT Centre and Car Parts Industrial Site.

Too small. 0 Car parts site with good vehicular access and proximity to open space. Low values existing uses. Potential to include adjacent small MOT site.

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CS136 C Site is too small on its own, but could provide a split site solution with CS139.

Lavender Children's Centre, London Road, Mitcham

CR4 3LB 0.63 ha Single storey children's centre with open space and park

Too small on its own but could provide split site with CS139.

The site comprises a relatively new children's centre with correspondence outdoor space. The site is in close proximity to outdoor space. The area surrounding the existing building and curtilage is approximately 0.7 ha. The site adjoins allotment gardens, a cemetery and is opposite Figges Marsh.

Children's Centre with ancillary open space. Potential for re-development and intensification. Good vehicular access and access to open space. Potential issue with loss of park facilities.

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CS137 (M18)

C Site is too small. Urgain Ltd 45a Crusoe Road Mitcham & Rahema Church Mitcham, Surrey

CR4 3LJ 0.2ha Single Storey industrial works and two storey church building with derelict buildings to rear.

Too small. 0 Low quality site with re-development potential. Constricted site with poor access. Potential to create secondary access to rear.

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CS138 C Poor access/egress at peak times. Multiple ownership and high value commercial area, mean that this site is likely to prove cost and time prohibitive.

Greenlea Park/ College Fields/ Chelsea Fields Industrial Park Prince Georges Road, London,

SW19 2JD 6.0 ha Industrial Park with contemporary two storey buildings (excluding tandem centre retail park).

Very large site - part could support 8 fe provision.

The site comprises an established industrial and employment area with a range of businesses and uses within it. The Merton Light Railway route runs along the south west boundary. The western portion of the site is within flood zone 2.

Potential for partial release of site for re-development. Potential issues with numerous freeholds and leaseholds.

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CS139 C Well used community facility that would need to be relocated and likely to face opposition. Site is too small on its own, but may be suitable as a split solution with CS136.

Steers Mead Children's CentreLavender Park, Veals MeadMitcham

CR4 3HL 0.48 ha 2.5 traditional brick built building with ancillary open space and parking.

Site is too small on its own, but may be suitable as a split solution with CS136.

The site is an existing children's centre adjoining open space in a residential area. It is apparent that the existing facility is well used and would need to be reprovided if any redevelopment of this site was proposed.

Children's centre with potential for conversion. Ancillary open space with re-development potential. Good vehicular access and near by open space.

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CS140 (M78)

C Site is allocated for residential development, which is likely to prove cost prohibitive.

Skip Hire, 191-193 Western Road

CR4 3EF 4.0 ha Skip hire with single storey dated industrial buildings.

Difficult to locate on map but part may be suitable.

The site is currently allocated for residential development within Merton's Draft Sites and Policies DPD. The site is located within flood zone 2. Western Road fronting the site is very busy and appropriate access and onsite manoeuvring would be required.

Industrial site with re-development potential. Potential new access via Reynolds close. Limited access to open space.

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CS141 C Located in built up area where access is problematical. High value area and any development is going to be overlooked by residential. Limited access to playing fields.

Abbey Mills (Arts & Crafts Village), Merantun Way, Wimbledon, London

SW19 2RD 1.0 ha Two storey traditional brick built mill buildings.

Access may be problematical. Access to playing fields difficult

0 Former mill site now used for retail use. Retail values may to be high for School use. Potential for conversion and/or redevelopment. Limited access to open space. Access shared with larger retail units.

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CS142 C Site too small. Community Centre, 66-72 High Street, Colliers Wood, Surrey

SW19 2BY 0.5 Ha Two storey dated community centre with car park and adjacent pub building.

Site surrounded by residential property - likely substantial opposition to large secondary school. Probably too small.

0 Community building and adjacent pub site with re-development potential. Access restricted to busy high street. No access to open space.

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CS143 C Site is too small. Merton Vision, 67 Clarenden Road, Guardian Centre, COLLIERS WOOD, London

SW19 2DX. 0.35 ha One/ two storey brick built community building with parking area.

Too small 0 Community building in established residential area. Potential for conversion or re-development.

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CS144 C Site is too small. Woodlands House, 118 Cavendish Road, Colliers Wood, Merton

SW19 2HJ 0.4 ha Three storey brick built care home with parking and grounds.

Too small 0 Care home with conversion potential. Good access to open space and sports pitches. Potential to include adjacent nursery.

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CS145 C Site is too small. Morden Hall Rd, Morden, London, Surrey

SM4 5JD 0.7 ha Function Hall within Morden Hall Park.

Too small 0 Site may be suitable for conversion, extension or re-development. Development could result in loss of community facility and/or open space.

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CS146 B Multi-let trade park, which is likely to prove cost prohibitive. Large secondary may add to congestion on busy A239 but part of site could support development.

Industrial Estate, 100 Morden Road, Mitcham, Surrey

CR4 4DA 2.25 ha Large industrial estate with a mix of dated and modern buildings including trade counters.

Large secondary may add to congestion on busy A239 but part of site could support development.

The site is a relatively large industrial estate comprising a range of various uses. The site is in relatively close proximity to areas of open space and has direct access onto Morden Road.

Large industrial estate which may have some conversion or re-development potential. Morden Road may not be suitable. Near by open space.

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CS147 C Green space located nearby. Multi-let trade park, which is likely to prove cost prohibitive.

Puma Trade Park, 145 Morden Road, Mitcham

CR4 4DG 1.25 ha Trade park including self storage.

0 Trade Park adjacent to open space. Potential for some conversion or re-development. Retail values may be too high.

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CS148 C Site is too small. The Beeches London Road Mitcham

CR4 4BH 0.3 ha Cleared Site & Hard surface recreation space.

Too small. 0 Cleared site with development potential.

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CS149 C Site is too small. Fieldway Nursing & Residential Centre London C

R4 4SJ 0.4 ha Modern Bupa Nursing Home

Too small. 0 Nursing home with good potential for conversion. No access to open space but accessible to Mitcham Station.

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CS150 C Site is too small. Wandle House Riverside Drive Mitcham Surrey

CR4 4BU 0.2 ha Three storey office building in a residential area.

Too small 0 Dated office building with conversion or re-development potential. Constricted site with poor access.

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CS151 C Strategic industrial location with limited access to open space.

Falcon Business Centre, 14 Wandle Way Mitcham Surrey

CR4 4FG 2.25 ha A collection of industrial buildings at the northern edge of the estate.

Highly industrial area - could support development.

The site comprises a two storey industrial/warehouse units. The site is located within the Willow Lane industrial estate which is one of the most important industrial areas in Merton. There does not appear to be any substantial area of open space within close proximity of the site.

Industrial site with re-development potential if a more suitable access can be formed separate to industrial traffic.

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CS152 B Open site which could support 8 fe, but access from busy A road. Site has seen recent investment from the football club, which indicated that they are unlikely to leave.

Mitcham FO, Imperial Fields, Bishopsford Rd, Morden, Surrey

SM4 6BF 2.5 ha Football Stadium, parking and Training Pitches

Nice open site which could support 8 fe but access from busy A road.

The site contains the Tooting and Mitcham football club. Planning applications within the last 6 years have provided for extension and upgrade of the existing facilities which implies the site is well used and viable on a continual basis. The site is relatively large at approximately 2.5 ha and is adjoining an area of open space which could be potential outdoor play space. The site is however situated on the borough boundary and the adjoining open space is located within Sutton.

Football stadium site. 0

CS153 C Site is too small. Murco/ Decorating Centre - 28 Bishopsford Rd, Town Centre, Morden

SM4 6AP 0.25 Ha Service Station and adjacent four storey brick building with parking areas.

Too small. 0 Services station site and adjacent four storey building. Potential for conversion and/ or re-development. Sports pitches available at football club.

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CS154 C Site too small and access off busy A roads.

Priory Homes The Grange 1 Central Road Morden

SM4 5PQ 0.6 ha Council Housing in mixture of traditional and contemporary high quality buildings.

Site too small and access off busy A roads.

0 Inefficient council housing site which could more suitably be used as a School. Issues relating to displacing council tenants. Potential to include ash brook house.

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CS155 C Site too small and surrounded by residential.

Fenced off Green Space on Bishopsford Rd.

SM4 6RL

0.5 ha Fenced off Green Space on Bishopsford Rd.

Site too small and surrounded by residential.

0 Fenced off field with potential to be re-developed. Issue with loss of open space.

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CS156 C Site is too small. Morden Tavern, 144 Central Road, Morden

SM4 5RL 0.45 ha Three Storey pub and grounds.

Site too small. 0 Large pub site with re-development potential. Adjacent to existing primary schools and near to open space.

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CS157 C Site is too small and restricted on its own, but could work as split site with CS160. Included in the shortlist study, as it could offer potential solution should Travelodge be minded to sell. However, it is likely to be cost prohibitive given use as hotel.

Travel Lodge, A24 Epsom Rd, Morden, Surrey

SM4 5PH 0.55 ha Travel Lodge, Harvester Pub and large car park.

Site too small but could work as split site with CS160.

The site is within a conservation area and adjacent to the locally listed Manor House and the Grade II listed St Lawrence Church and adjoining tombs. Any redevelopment of the site would require a high quality design to address these matters. Epsom Road is a busy four lane dual carriageway and currently access is available to the site from both directions. There is a drop down area in the central traffic island to enable right turn entry to the site.

Large travel lodge site with re-development or conversion potential. Good access to open space and sports facilities. Existing land value may be too height. Potential to include adjacent care home site.

Appears to be owned by a subsidiary of Travelodge.

CS158 A Site currently SMART Centre used for secondary education. The site is too small on its own, but should be considered with M36.

Canterbury Building, Canterbury Rd, Morden, Surrey

SM4 6PX 0.5 ha A series of brick built two storey brick built buildings with parking areas.

Access appears restricted and site too small on its own. Might be suitable with adjoining site M36

The entire site is allocated for institutional/community and housing, and adjacent to a proposed cycle route in Merton’s 2003 Plan.

Community buildings with potential for re-development or conversion. Constricted access road.

Council owned site.

CS159 C Site is likely to be too small on its own. However, it is adjacent to the TA Centre (CS129) and could work as a joint solution. However, it is outside the area of greatest need.

Emmanuel Church, Dudley Drive, Morden

SM4 4RJ 1 Ha Church and neighbouring children's nursery

Possibility with proximity of playing fields.

The site is adjacent to CS129 above. The site has been presumed to include both the church and adjoining church hall which is approximately 0.5 ha. There is also a public footpath between the church and church hall which links Dudley Road and Stonecot Hill. The road reserve fronting the Stonecot Hill boundary is also the boundary with Sutton.

Place of worship. 0

CS160 B Site is too small on its own, but may be suitable as a split solution with the other sites around Morden Hall Park (CS157).

The Pavilion, Lower Morden Road

SM4 4SF 0.5 Ha Pavilion buildings and open space.

Site too small but could work as split site with CS157.

The site is on the edge of Morden Park and is a cricket pavilion overlooking an adjoining cricket ground. The cricket ground itself is located within an archaeological priority zone. The site is physically separated from the remainder of Morden Park with a row of trees and vegetation adjoining the cricket ground to the north, will only pedestrian traffic able to travel between the two areas.

Website suggested that pavilion may have been converted into residential.

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CS161 C Site is too small. Co-operative supermarket, 300 Grand DriveMorden ParkWimbledon

SW20 9NQ 0.4 Ha Supermarket and car park.

Site too small. 0 Current use as supermarket is likely to prove cost prohibitive.

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CS162 B Good size site. Purpose built garden centre, likely to prove cost prohibitive.

Lower Morden Garden Centre, Lower Morden Lane, Morden, Surrey

SM4 4SJ 2 Ha Garden centre Site is large enough for 8 fe build.

The site is located approximately 200 m from CS160 above. The site is adjacent to Morden Park which could be an area of outdoor space.

Hatfield Primary School is located to the north west of the site.

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CS163 B Privately owned and well used. Private Open Space. Outside area of greatest need and likely to be cost prohibitive. May offer split site solution with CS164.

Raynes Park Playing Fields, Grand Drive Playing FieldsGrand DriveRaynes Park

SW20 9NB 0.5 Ha Playing fields and pavilion buildings.

May offer split site solution with CS164.

The site is comprised of private playing fields and is surrounded entirely by residential uses. The site has vehicular access to Grand Drive at two locations and also has frontage to Canon Hill Lane, but no access from this point.

Private sports field owned by Kings College School

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CS164 B Site is unlikely to be large enough to provide 8 fe solution. Location on MOL and flood plain, also likely to restrict options. Outside area of greatest need. May offer split site solution with CS163.

The Eveline Day Nursery Schools

SW20 9NA 0.5 Ha Day nursery and grounds.

May offer split site solution with CS163.

Land immediately to the rear of the nursery building is designated as MOL, green corridor and green chain. The area surrounding the site was also allocated in the DPD as site 43P for redevelopment. This has been completed but did not include land immediately surrounding the nursery.

Loss of nursery may be resisted. Could be included in redevelopment.

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CS165 C Site is too small. Holy Cross Church, Douglas Avenue, Motspur Park, Surrey

KT3 6HU 0.36 Ha Church. Too small. 0 Place of worship. 0

CS166 C Site is too small. Earl Beatty, 365 West Barnes Lane, New Malden, Surrey

KT3 6JF 0.2 Ha Public house and car park

Too small. 0 Public house. 0

CS167 C Site is too small and any redevelopment would be sensitive given that the building is a place of worship and also locally listed.

The Parish of St Saviour Church and Rectory, Raynes Park, Grand Drive, Raynes Park

SW20 9DG 0.45 Ha Church and associated buildings

Too small but possible split site with CS168.

Any redevelopment would have to have specific regard to the locally listed church building and Grade II listed memorial.

Place of worship. 0

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CS168 C Site has been redeveloped for residential use.

Land South of Bushey Road SW20 9DS 0.75 Ha Tennis courts and previously developed land.

Possible site if adequate access is possible. Possible split site with CS167.

The site identified is not longer vacant (as evident on Bing maps) and has been redeveloped to provide residential units.

Tennis courts and previously developed land. Pavilions residential development to the north of the site.

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CS169 C Already part of Raynes Park School. Might support expansion of existing school, but not in area of greatest need.

Raynes Park Leisure Sports Hall, West Barnes Lane, London

SW20 0JL 1 Ha Sports Centre Site slightly undersize and access of A3 and A298 may be problematical.

The site is immediately adjacent and part of Raynes Park High School. The site would form part of a school expansion if possible. The nearest outdoor space (excluding the single artificial sports field adjacent the building) is the Alliance Sports Ground which is council owned and approximately 400 m from the site.

Adjacent to Raynes park School 0

CS170 C Occupied by Tesco and likely to be cost prohibitive. Access difficulties. Outside area of greatest need.

Office buildings adjacent to Tesco Superstore, 300 Beverley Way, New Malden

KT3 4PJ 1 Ha Office buildings and car parking

Site slightly undersize and access of A3 and A298 may be problematical.

Address and site unable to be located. Planning history unknown.

Traffic congestion may be a problem with adjacent superstore use. Proximity to public might also be an issue.

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CS171 C Site is too small. English and Oriental Carpets and MOT Garage, 300 Burlington Road,New MaldenSurrey

KT3 4NH 0.24 Ha Garage forecourt and carpet store

Too small. 0 Railway track adjoins site to the east. Site is quite restricted.

0

CS172 B Industrial buildings in multiple occupation. Likely to be more suitable for expansion of existing primary school adjacent. Outside area of greatest need.

Industrial buildings, 241-243 Burlington Rd New Malden, Surrey

KT3 4ND 1 Ha Low rise industrial buildings adjacent to Sacred Heart School

Site slightly small but may work with access to Blagdon sports Ground.

The site is very small at approximately 600 sqm and contains an existing car rental business.

Some derelict buildings. Multiple ownerships/tenancies is likely to make site assembly difficult. Might be suitable extension of existing school.

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CS173 C Established timber merchants with bespoke buildings, machinery and yard. Likely to be cost prohibitive to acquire and unlikely to meet timing requirements.

Champion Timber, Champion House, Burlington Road, New Malden, Surrey

KT3 4NB 1.5 Ha Timber merchants yard, warehouse buildings and shop

Site large enough but access off A 3 may be problematical.

The site is approximately 0.6 ha and contains an existing operational timber miller and merchant yard. The site is a strategic industrial location situated adjacent to the A3 road.

Large timber merchant site. Purpose built buildings likely to be costly to acquire site from current owner. Part of the site is occupied by Krispy Kreme franchise

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CS174 B Good opportunity to improve neglected park area. It forms part of the previously developed MOL at Morden Park (CS175). This site is situated to the north of Morden Hall Park and provides car parking, open storage and overgrown tennis courts.

Previously developed land to the south of Hillcross Avenue

SM4 4AZ 1.1 Ha Open storage and outbuildings

Site just under total site area but good open site.

The site is Morden Park, a large area of open space traditionally used and functioning as open space. More information is required regarding location and extent within this large park.

Site appears to be used as open storage for farm equipment.

Council owned site. This title document seems to cover the whole of the Morden Park site under consideration.

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CS175 B Previous tennis courts and pavilion buildings are in severe disrepair. Despite being protected MOL, it is felt that this site provides an opportunity to improve the local environment and also meet educational need in the area of identified greatest need.

Morden Playing Fields, tennis courts and outbuildings, Hillcross Avenue

SM4 4BU 1.5 Ha Tennis courts, outbuildings and open space

Appears to be good open site.

The site is a large area of open space currently used as playing fields. The site contains a pavilion, tennis courts and open park. The north eastern end of the park has frontage to Links Avenue and London Road. This site and CS174 above form part of Morden Park. If feasible for education purposes a particular area needs to be identified. The existing park is large and comprises roughly the same or similar designations across the entire park. In 2008 it was proposed that a large football centre comprising numerous outdoor pitches be established onsite. The proposal was dropped to substantial public opposition to the loss of open space.

Parkland with some previously developed areas.

Council owned site. This title document seems to cover the whole of the Morden Park site under consideration (same as CS174)

CS176 C Site is too small and constrained to facilitate required education provision.

Telephone Exchange building, Ridgway, Wimbledon Village

SW19 4SS 0.5 Ha Telephone exchange building

Site appears to be constrained and too small.

0 Telephone exchange building. 0

M09 C Too small. Mitcham Library, London Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 2JB

CR4 2JB 0.18 ha Two-storey library and community facilitywith a car park located to the east of the building

Too small. 0 Constricted community site with potential for conversion and/or extension. Site possibly too small for school use.

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M10 C Site is unsuitable as it is too small.

Morden Assembly Hall, Tudor Drive, Morden, Surrey

SM4 4PG 0.23 Ha Community Hall Too small. 0 Councils preferred use: Mixed use community (D1 Use Class) and residential (C3 UseClass) or residential use (C3 Use Class) subject to the communityservice being provided elsewhere. Potential to include adjoining church buildings.

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M19 C Site is already being redeveloped.

Nelson Hospital (including car park)220 Kingston Road, Raynes Park

SW20 8DB 3.2 Ha Hospital building with car parking area and ancillarybuildings

Large site but may be objection from surrounding residential.

Site is currently under construction to provide a new local care centre. The existing uses operating on the site have been accommodated elsewhere and a majority of the site is not currently in use.

Councils preferred use is health and community (D1 Use Class) led mixed use scheme that may include a nursing home (C2 Use Class) and/or some residential (C3 Use Class).

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M20 C Good size site. Dependent on incumbent NHS use and ability to re-provide elsewhere if required.

Wilson Hospital, Cranmer Road, Mitcham, London, Surrey

CR4 4TP 1.8 ha Hospital Site including one/two storey brick hospital buildings, car parking and green space.

Site is large enough to support 8 fe.

The site is allocated in Merton's DPD for potential new uses including community, healthcare, education and residential. Redevelopment will depend on the NHS determining the future and location of a Mitcham local care centre which may be provided on the site. Part of the building is locally listed and the site is within a conservation area.

PDL. Hospital site with potential for good conversion and new build. Good vehicular access to the site. Good potential to share sports pitches with primary school.

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M21 B Appears too restricted on its own, but possible split site solution with CS75. Site is also in public use by the NHS, which may provide an element of control assuming the NHS can be relocated.

1-7 Birches Close, Mitcham, Surrey

CR4 4LQ 0.9 Ha One and two storey NHS Clinics/ Assisted Living Accommodation

Possible split site solution with CS75.

Site is in close proximity to several others referred to above (Canons Leisure Centre, Cumberland Day Centre). There is a locally listed building on the site and several adjoining Grade II listed buildings.

PDL. NHS Clinic Site with potential for conversion/ re-development. Near by sports ground.

Owned by Sutton and Merton Primary Care Trust.

M22 C Site is too small. Brook House, 1A Cricket Green, Mitcham, Surrey

CR4 4LA 0.3 ha Modern three storey office building.

Too small. 0 Potential for conversion of existing office building. Constricted roads - potential traffic issues.

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M33 C Site is too small. Car Park Adjacent to No 125, London Road and 117 - 125 London Road, Mitcham, Surrey

CR4 2JA 0.30 ha Elm Nursery Car Park and the Dreams Retail shed and car park.

Too small. 0 Two adjacent sites with re-development potential fronting London Road. Multiple ownership may be an issue.

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M48 C Site is located away from the area of most need and access is very difficult.

Land at Bushey Road, 80‐88 Bushey Road, Raynes Park

SW20 0JH 3.7 Ha Various large‐scale industrial buildings and substantial open parking areas.

Large site part of which could support 8 fe development but access from A3 may add to congestion.

The site is allocated in Merton's DPD for potential new uses. An employment led redevelopment of the site is preferred by council. The landowner has made their intention public to redevelop the site for a Next Home store. The owner of the adjoining piece of land are also seeking to redevelop the site although their intention is not clear. The site has relatively poor access to public transport but is in close proximity to Raynes Park High School (opposite side of Bushey Road).

BNP Paribas (consultants) representing Ignis Real Estate and Axa Real Estate. Council stated that as a ‘Locally Significant Industrial Site’ mixed‐use proposals must beemployment led.

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M55 B Site is a good size, but is currently designated MOL and located on a flood plain. The site is also located away from the area of greatest need.

Field B St Catherine’s Square West BarnesGrand Drive, Raynes Park

SW20 9NA 0.92 Ha Fallow land As CS163. 0 This site is protected from future development due to the MOL,Open Space and Green Corridor designations – it isn’t clearwhat additional benefits a further designation would confer onthe site or the wider area.

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M69 C Site is too small. Car Park, Sibthorp Road, Mitcham, Surrey

CR4 3NN 0.26 ha Car Park Site is too small. 0 Town Centre site with potential for re-development. Retail land value may render site unsuitable. Holborn Way potentially too busy.

0

M72 C Site is already being developed for residential use.

Wolfson Centre and Atkinson Morley

SW20 0NQ 4.5 Ha Former hospital site Site is too large but part could support 8 fe.

0 Site allocation in DPD. Need to check whether Atkinson Morley is also included.

0

M75 C Site is already being developed for residential use.

Mitcham Gas Works (inc land to west) 49 Seagas House, Western Road, Mitcham

CR4 3ED 5.0 ha Gas Works Site and adjacent vacant land.

Site too large but would support 8 fe.

The adjoining land to the west is currently being redeveloped for residential purposes. The gasholder is still operational but not functioning. The owners are actively seeking redevelopment and the site is allocated in the DPD for a residential led development on the site. There are substantial costs associated with decommissioning the gasholder and associated infrastructure.

Vacant gas holder site with re-development potential. Part of site has an outline residential consent.

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M36 A Located adjacent the SMART Centre in Canterbury House CS158. Potential to expand the existing D1 use. Site controlled by Council.

Chaucer Building, Canterbury Road, Morden

SM4 6PX 0.63 Ha The Chaucer Centre is a two storey building used as a venue fortraining, meetings and conferences, mainly for council staff andMerton Music Foundation.

Site too small on its own, but might be suitable for expansion of adjacent SMART Centre CS158.

The entire site is allocated for institutional/community and housing, and adjacent to a proposed cycle route in Merton’s 2003 Plan. Part of the site comprising the Chaucer Centre is allocated for “mixed use residential and community (D1 Use Class) or solely residential use (C3 Use Class) subject to the existing training facility being provided on a suitable site elsewhere” in Merton’s 2013 plan. No other designations affect the site.

Part of the same site as CS158. Site boundary is walled. Access gained from adjacent Canterbury Road. Adjoining open space used for car parking. Existing building looks suitable for conversion.

Council owned site.

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