1 Coach House Lane, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 5JY

Tree Application - 5 Day Notification 26/TCA/0880 - Tree(s) in a Conservation Area
Council
Date received
19 May 2026
Postcode
SW19 5JY
Type
Tree(s) in a Conservation Area

Description

5 DAY NOTICE FOR: Five Leland trees are situated alongside a narrow lane to the cut-de-sac. The trees have significantly outgrown their location and are causing damage to the lane surface and adjoining boundary fence. They have also impacted underground utilities and drainage systems, and are showing signs of canker disease. In the past, several limbs have failed creating an ongoing safety concern. The proposed works are to remove the trees in full and replace them with smaller, more suitable and manageable tree species appropriate of the location A major limb has broke out and has a high target area overhanging a narrow lane which is access to multiple houses Start crown size 8m x 4m Finish 0m x 0m

Merton
Planning Authority Score
4.8/10
Below average
#156 of 282 councils
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Other decisions

Merton ranks #160 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

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Merton decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
88%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #146 of 282
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #166 of 282
62%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #160 of 282
37%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #115 of 282
61%
Minor dwellings approved
90 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
9 decided (10+ homes)
68%
Change of use approved
28 decided
1,126
Total decisions
139 refused in 2025