Merton Council's Development and Planning Applications Committee is leaning towards approving the redevelopment of the NatWest Sports Ground, recommending outline permission for the project. The decision came during the committee's meeting on Thursday, 25 September 2025.

The application, numbered 24/P3406, concerns the sports ground located north of Turle Road, Streatham, in the Longthornton ward. The officer recommendation is to grant outline permission, subject to a Section 106 legal agreement, conditions, and a stage 2 referral to the Greater London Authority (GLA).

A Section 106 agreement is a legally binding agreement between a local planning authority and a developer, used to mitigate the impact of a development on the community and infrastructure.

The committee reviewed several documents pertaining to the application, including the Site Location Plan, Site Plan, and Proposed Ground Floor Plan.

""Proposed site plan for the NatWest Sports Ground redevelopment, including housing, sports facilities, and green spaces.""

The agenda for the Development and Planning Applications Committee meeting details the discussion.