1 St George's Road, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 4DR Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 26/PAA1A5/1041 - Prior Approval - Commercial, Business and Service (Class E) to Dwellinghouses (Class C3) - Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA
Council
Date received
1 Jul 2026
Postcode
SW19 4DR
Type
Prior Approval - Commercial, Business and Service (Class E) to Dwellinghouses (Class C3) - Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA

Description

PRIOR APPROVAL FOR THE PROPOSED CHANGE OF USE OF THE UPPER FLOORS OF THE EXISTING BUILDING FROM CLASS E USE TO RESIDENTIAL USE (CLASS C3), TO PROVIDE 45 RESIDENTIAL UNITS Data via plota.co.uk

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Merton
Planning Authority Score
4.5/10
Below average
#173 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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 performance
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