1 Helme Close, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 7EB Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 26/10/1819 - Tree Work
Trees & landscaping
Council
Merton 4.5/10
Date received
28 Aug 2026
Postcode
SW19 7EB
Type
Tree Work

Description

Mer (186) - T1 - yew clean main trunk of all epicormic growth prune away to ensure sufficient clearance from all overhead telephone lines, sections of approximately 50cm to be removed Data via plota.co.uk

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Decision outlook

Plota predicts a decision around 8 Oct 2026, from Merton's recent tree works.

Day 17 of the 56-day target. Merton usually decides tree works by day 41.

Day 1739 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.
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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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Historical activity at this location

24 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
2 Glendale Drive Wimbledon SW19 7BG
APPLICATION FOR THE ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION.
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MER (186) T1 - YEW - REDUCE LATERAL CROWN SPREAD TO IMPROVE CLEARANCE FROM TELEPHONE LINE…
24/T1353
2023 Approved
22 Glendale Drive London SW19 7BG
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23/P3565
2023 Approved
14 Glendale Drive Wimbledon Park London SW19 7BG
APPLICATION FOR NON-MATERIAL AMENDMENTS TO PLANNING APPLICATION 23/P0601 FOR AMENDMENTS T…
23/P1522
2023 Approved
14 Glendale Drive Wimbledon Park London SW19 7BG
ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY SIDE EXTENSTION.
23/P0601
2023 Approved
12 Glendale Drive Wimbledon Park London SW19 7BG
PROPOSED ERECTION OF A REAR ROOF EXTENSION, CONVERSION OF LOFT WITH REAR DORMER AND A JUL…
23/P0503
2022 Withdrawn
14 Glendale Drive Wimbledon Park London SW19 7BG
APPLICATION FOR A LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE IN RESPECT OF THE PROPOSED ERECTION OF S…
22/P3404
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INSTALLATION OF A REFUSE ENCLOSURE WITHIN FRONT GARDEN
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2020 Approved
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The Briars 6 Lake Road Wimbledon SW19 7EJ
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6 & 7 Lake Road Wimbledon SW19 7EJ
REAR GARDEN: NO 7 - REMOVAL OF PURPLE LEAF PLUM DUE TO DEAD STEM & DECAY AT BASE. REMOVAL…
19/T3776
2018 Approved
7 Lake Road Wimbledon London SW19 7EJ
THE ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION AND NEW SIDE EXTENSION WITH NEW SLOPING ROOF…
18/P2961/INVALID
2018 Approved
7 Lake Road Wimbledon London SW19 7EJ
THE ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION AND NEW SIDE EXTENSION WITH NEW SLOPING ROOF…
18/P2961
2018 Approved
8 Lake Road Wimbledon SW19 7EL
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18/P1052
2018 Approved
7 Lake Road Wimbledon SW19 7EJ
FRONT GARDEN:- GINGKO - FELL
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2017 Approved
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2017 Approved
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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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings