8 Arnold Road, Tooting, Merton, SW17 9HU Data via plota.co.uk

26/FULL/1907 - Full Planning Permission Pending Consideration

Proposal

Replacement of existing double glazed uPVC sash and casement windows to front and rear elevations with double glazed uPVC framed casement windows. Replacement of existing timber framed rear door with new double glazed uPVC framed rear door. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
2 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 28 Oct 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision between 27 Oct 2026 and 12 Nov 2026, from Merton's recent extensions.

The consultation period closed on 5 Oct 2026.

Documents 14

Statements & assessments 2

PDF Commenter’s name hidden Show Supporting Document Planning Public · 4 Sept 2026 View ↗
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Plans & drawings 5

PDF Commenter’s name hidden Show Supporting Document Planning Public · 4 Sept 2026 View ↗
PDF Proposed Elevations.pdf Plans · 4 Sept 2026 View ↗
PDF Commenter’s name hidden Show Supporting Document Planning Public · 4 Sept 2026 View ↗
PDF Commenter’s name hidden Show Supporting Document Planning Public · 4 Sept 2026 View ↗
PDF Commenter’s name hidden Show Supporting Document Planning Public · 4 Sept 2026 View ↗

Application forms 2

PDF Commenter’s name hidden Show Supporting Document Planning Public · 4 Sept 2026 View ↗
PDF ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf Application Forms/Certificates · 4 Sept 2026 View ↗

Other documents 5

PDF Commenter’s name hidden Show Supporting Document Planning Public · 4 Sept 2026 View ↗
PDF Commenter’s name hidden Show Supporting Document Planning Public · 4 Sept 2026 View ↗
PDF Commenter’s name hidden Show Supporting Document Planning Public · 4 Sept 2026 View ↗
PDF Commenter’s name hidden Show Supporting Document Planning Public · 4 Sept 2026 View ↗
PDF Photo Schedule.pdf Photos/Imagery · 4 Sept 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 3

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.
Council record ↗
Also on the record
Inside the Merton built-up area; Public transport access: PTAL 3 (moderate), TfL 2023, for the 100 m square.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, Transport for London (public transport access levels, Powered by TfL Open Data, OGL v3.0, contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area35 m² (377 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (55 out of 100), could reach C
PropertyEnd-terrace flat, 1 habitable room
BuiltBefore 1900
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in July 2013, the latest held for this property, matched to this application by its address. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Merton
Application type
Full Planning Permission
Postcode
SW17 9HU
Received
2 Sept 2026
Validated
2 Sept 2026
Ward
Colliers Wood
Case officer
Show
Target decision
28 Oct 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
Archway Building Consultancy Ltd

Decision outlook

Day 37 of the 56-day target. Merton usually decides extensions by day 62.

Day 3725 days to the predicted decision (day 62)
45%decided within 8 weeks
91%approved
1,170decided in the last year

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

Consultation & key dates

Comments by
5 Oct 2026
Statutory expiry
28 Oct 2026
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

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.