Just before Christmas, Merton Council rejected a planning application to build a three storey block of flats on part of the old glass factory on Dorien Road.

The development was described as:

Residents were concerned that the development would cause problems with on-street parking. The new flats were also tiny, and there was very limited outdoor space provided for the families they expected to live there. We were keen to help residents have their say on these issues.

Planning officers rejected the application on 23 December – their reasons can be seen here. We’re pleased to see that the officers criticised the development on grounds of design, character, size and space as well as the effect on parking.