Planning approval for design-led regeneration of Mitcham Town Centre
10.08.26
A close collaboration between PTE, Clarion Housing Group and Merton Council has secured planning approval for Majestic Way - a landmark regeneration project that will revitalise the heart of Mitcham town centre, while delivering 249 new Social Rent homes.
The approved scheme responds directly to Merton Council’s vision for a stronger, greener and more connected town centre, transforming an underused site into a vibrant mixed-use neighbourhood that combines housing, community uses, retail and public realm improvements.
Rooted in Mitcham’s rich layers of history, the new buildings reinterpret the elegant curved forms and decorative detailing of Mitcham’s 1930s architecture, while sitting comfortably alongside the Victorian shopfronts and traditional high street grain that define the area today. This contemporary development reinforces local identity while looking confidently to Mitcham's future.
Alongside the new affordable homes for local residents, the scheme will deliver modern retail units, an extensive community centre, and a significantly enhanced public realm with wider pavements, new planting and greener streets that prioritise walking and cycling. Together, these interventions will strengthen footfall, support local businesses and create a more welcoming town centre for residents and visitors.
Shaped through extensive engagement with local communities, Merton officers, the Greater London Authority and Design Review Panel, Majestic Way demonstrates how design-led regeneration can celebrate local heritage, address urgent housing need and support a town centre to. A distinctive and exciting new chapter for Mitcham.
This is about investing in Mitcham's high street as much as it is about new homes. We've worked hard with Merton's officers, local residents and the Design Review Panel to get this right, and we're proud of how it has evolved as a result.
Richard Cook, Chief Development Officer, Clarion
Majestic Way demonstrates how thoughtful, design-led regeneration can transform an underused town centre site into a place that supports both existing and future communities. Our approach was to create a development that responds to Mitcham's character and heritage while delivering high-quality homes, active streets, improved public spaces and new community facilities. By working closely with Clarion, Merton Council and local stakeholders throughout the design process, we've created a scheme that not only addresses housing need but also reinforces the identity and long-term vitality of Mitcham town centre.
Simon Whitley, Partner, Pollard Thomas Edwards
