21 St James Avenue Sutton SM1 2TQ

Pending Consideration DM2026/00524
Council
Date received
23 Apr 2026
Date validated
30 Apr 2026
Postcode
SM1 2TQ

Description

Prior Approval for two single storey rear extensions projecting from the rear of the original house by 4m and 3.01m.

7.9/10
Planning Authority Score
#19 of 282

Sutton is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #20 out of 282. Only 14% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Sutton decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
88%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #153 of 282
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #152 of 282
99%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #20 of 282
14%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #10 of 282
66%
Minor dwellings approved
80 decided (1-9 homes)
90%
Major dwellings approved
10 decided (10+ homes)
80%
Change of use approved
30 decided
901
Total decisions
105 refused in 2025