118 Chestnut Grove, Mitcham, Surrey, Merton, CR4 1RB Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 26/HOUSE/1112 - Householder
Extensions & alterations
Council
Merton 4.5/10
Date received
16 Jul 2026
Postcode
CR4 1RB
Type
Householder

Description

Erection of a hip to gable and rear dormer roof extensions and alterations to the fenestration to the rear and side elevation Data via plota.co.uk

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Decision outlook

Plota predicted a decision around 14 Sept 2026; it is now day 60.

Day 60, past the statutory target. 93% of householder applications in Merton are decided within thirteen weeks, which runs to 15 Oct 2026; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 24 Aug 2026.

Day 604 days past the 56-day target
71%decided within 8 weeks
90%approved
31,203decided in the last year

Plota live figures for householder applications decided across the UK in the last twelve months, from validation; too few recent householder applications in Merton to go on. 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

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

Within ~100m

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19 Conway Gardens Mitcham CR4 1QA
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2020 Approved
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2020 Approved
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2017 Approved
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2016 Approved
48 Elm Gardens Mitcham Surrey CR4 1LY
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16/P0692
2016 Approved
48 Elm Gardens Mitcham Surrey CR4 1LY
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113 Chestnut Grove Mitcham CR4 1RF
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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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings