London Borough Of Merton, CIVIC CENTRE, 100 London Road, Morden, Merton, SM4 5DX

Pending 26/FULL/0793 - Full Planning Permission
Council
Date received
19 May 2026
Postcode
SM4 5DX
Type
Full Planning Permission

Description

INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT UKPN SUBSTATION WITHIN PART GROUND FLOOR AREA OF THE EXISTING LIBRARY. INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PLANTS ON THE 2ND FLOOR ROOF AND THE 15TH FLOOR ROOF WITH EXTERNAL RISERS ALONG LONDON ROAD ELEVATION.

Merton
Planning Authority Score
4.8/10
Below average
#156 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder 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