95 Cambridge Road, Raynes Park, Merton, SW20 0PU Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 26/10/1984 - Tree Work
Council
Date received
11 Sept 2026
Postcode
SW20 0PU
Type
Tree Work

Description

Crown reduction: Reduce the height and lateral spread of the crown by 3 to 4 metres. All pruning cuts must be made to an appropriate pruning point, leaving a viable branch at least one-third of the diameter of the removed branch to maintain a natural, flowing canopy outline and healthy growth. Remove all dead, dying, diseased, broken, and crossing branches throughout the crown to improve structural integrity, open up the canopy, and enhance the overall health and aesthetic appearance of the tree. This work is to open up the crown & ensure the tree does not become entangled in the telecom wires above which neighbours believe are interfering with their internet connections. Data via plota.co.uk

Last checked

Decision outlook

Plota predicts a decision around 22 Oct 2026, from Merton's recent tree works.

Day 3 of the 56-day target. Merton usually decides tree works by day 41.

Day 353 days to the 56-day target
98%decided within 8 weeks
99%approved
330decided in the last year

Plota live figures for tree works decided by Merton in the last twelve months, from validation. Merton decision record →

Site constraints 2

Air quality management area: Merton AQMA
The council has declared the area as failing an air quality objective.
Schemes that add traffic, parking or combustion plant are assessed against the area's action plan and may need an air quality assessment.
Council record ↗
Also on the record
Inside the Merton built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

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Merton
Planning Authority Score
4.5/10
Below average
#173 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Merton ranks #196 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

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Merton decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #135 of 296
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #158 of 296
57%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #196 of 296
39%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #139 of 296
54%
Minor dwellings approved
82 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
11 decided (10+ homes)
83%
Change of use approved
24 decided
1,079
Total decisions
115 refused in the year to March 2026