18 Lancaster Gardens, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 5DG Data via plota.co.uk

Tree Works Approved 26/TCA/1384 - Tree Work
Council
Date received
28 Jul 2026
Postcode
SW19 5DG
Type
Tree Work

Description

T1 Cedar (x1) Reduce lateral branches all around by 2-2.5m. Remove any deadwood. Final height 21m and width 15m. Reason: To reduce the weight off the branches by reducing the ends to prevent snapping out and to make the tree safe Data via plota.co.uk

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 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