28 Beech Grove, Mitcham, Surrey, Merton, CR4 1LH Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 26/P0044
Council
Date received
30 Mar 2026
Postcode
CR4 1LH

Description

Conversion of the existing dwelling into two self-contained flats, including family unit at ground floor level. Demolition of existing outbuilding and replacement with parking bay. The proposal includes bins and cycle storage. Data via plota.co.uk

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Decision outlook

Plota predicted a decision around 14 Sept 2026; it is now day 168.

Day 168, past the statutory target. 64% of full applications in Merton are decided within thirteen weeks; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 30 Mar 2026.

Day 168112 days past the 56-day target
32%decided within 8 weeks
89%approved
563decided in the last year

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

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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%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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