Nine new houses proposed for Stirling Close in Streatham
Merton Council considers demolition of existing building and construction of nine homes with parking and landscaping
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Merton Council has received a planning application for the demolition of an existing building at 47 Stirling Close in Streatham and its replacement with nine houses. The proposal, submitted under reference 26/SEC73/1627, includes new dropped kerbs, car parking, bin storage, cycle storage and landscaping for the site.
What the application includes
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The plans detail the construction of nine houses on the site, which currently contains a single building. The proposal also includes the removal of existing boundary walls and the installation of new dropped kerbs to improve access. Car parking spaces, bin storage and cycle storage will be provided for residents, alongside landscaping works.
How residents can respond
The application is now open for public consultation. Residents and interested parties have until 29 August 2026 to submit comments to Merton Council. Responses can be made online via the council’s planning portal or in writing to the planning department. The reference number for the application is 26/SEC73/1627.
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The Public Notice Portal, operated by the News Media Association, carries the statutory public notice for this application. The portal aggregates planning notices published in local newspapers and provides a centralised location for residents to view proposals affecting their neighbourhoods.
Next steps in the process
Once the consultation period closes, Merton Council’s planning officers will review the application and any comments received. A decision is expected to be made within the council’s standard determination period, though this may be extended if further information is required. If approved, the demolition and construction work would proceed subject to any conditions imposed by the council.
Questions this report answers
+What is being proposed for 47 Stirling Close?
The application proposes demolishing the existing building at 47 Stirling Close and constructing nine houses. It includes car parking, bin storage, cycle storage and landscaping. Merton Council is considering the plans under reference 26/SEC73/1627.
+How can residents comment on the planning application?
Residents can submit comments to Merton Council online or in writing until 29 August 2026. The application reference is 26/SEC73/1627. Responses can be made via the council’s planning portal or by post.
+When will Merton Council make a decision on the application?
Merton Council will review the application after the consultation closes on 29 August 2026. A decision is expected within the council’s standard determination period, though this may be extended if further information is needed.
+Where can I view the full planning application?
The application is available on the Public Notice Portal, operated by the News Media Association. It carries statutory public notices published in local newspapers and provides details of planning proposals affecting neighbourhoods.
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