High Path site redevelopment
Merton Council has approved plans for 67 new homes at the High Path site, which will now be referred to the Greater London Authority.
Merton Council granted planning permission for the redevelopment of 57 High Path, Wimbledon, on 22 October 2026. The project involves demolishing an existing car wash to build a 12-storey mixed-use building with 67 new homes and a ground-floor commercial unit, despite objections from residents.
The council's decision is subject to a Section 106 agreement and planning conditions. The approved plans for the High Path site will now be referred to the Greater London Authority for further consideration. No upcoming council meetings are currently scheduled to discuss this topic.
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