Policy information sourced from the Merton Estates Local Plan.
EP H1 Townscape
- A continuous building line fronting the street must be provided, punctuated by side streets into the estate, from Merton High Street, with buildings with entrances and windows facing the street (active frontages) and no blank walls or gable ends.
- Streets must be designed to allow for clear unobstructed views along the whole length of the street particularly along Pincott Road and Nelson Grove Road.
- The key entry points into the estate at either end of Pincott Road and Nelson Grove Road, are the most suitable locations for landmark buildings. Other suitable locations are at the junction of High Path and Morden Road (low-key) and in the vicinity of the junction of Abbey Road and Merantun Way.
- A focal point or space must be provided that highlight the significance of the areas local history particularly its connection to Lord Nelson.
- The design and layout of the estate must be well integrated into the surrounding area.
- Discussions with TfL are required to understand how proposals for a tram from Morden Road Tram Stop to South Wimbledon underground station, including enabling infrastructure, can be incorporated as part of any alterations to Morden Road.
For more information, please see the Estates Local Plan.