COURTLEIGH HOUSE, 26 Bathgate Road, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 5PN Data via plota.co.uk

Tree Works Approved 26/10/1202 - Tree Work
Council
Date received
19 Jun 2026
Postcode
SW19 5PN
Type
Tree Work

Description

REMOVAL - FELL TO GROUND LEVEL - OF 1 X APPLE (MALUS SPP.) LOCATED IN THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE BED OF THE REAR GARDEN - IT IS LEANING DRAMATICALLY ACROSS GARDEN AND THE WEIGHT OF THE CANOPY WOULD APPEAR ENOUGH TO MAKE IT UNSTABLE. REMOVAL - FELL TO GROUND LEVEL - 1 X CHERRY LAUREL (PRUNUS LAUROCERASUS). LOCATED CENTRALLY WITHIN THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE BED OF THE REAR GARDEN - CAUSING EXCESSIVE SHADING AND DAMAGING SURROUNDING PLANTING AND LAWN. THE NEIGHBOUR HAS ALSO AGREED THAT IT CAUSES EXCESSIVE SHADING IN THEIR GARDEN AND WOULD BE HAPPY FOR THE WORKS TO GO AHEAD. CROWN REDUCTION OF 1 X BIRD CHERRY (PRUNUS PADUS). REDUCE THE CANOPY BY APPROXIMATELY 15-20% TO SUITABLE STRONG SECONDARY GROWTH POINTS TO CREATE A BALANCED AND EVEN CROWN. LOCATED IN THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE BED OF THE REAR GARDEN. DEADWOOD REMOVAL - TPO T158 - 1 X COMMON LIME (TILIA X EUROPAEA). THE CANOPY IS SHOWING SIGNS OF DECLINE, LIKELY ASSOCIATED WITH PREVIOUS HEAVY PRUNING, WITH A NOTABLE PRESENCE OF DEADWOOD WITHIN THE UPPER CROWN. REMOVE ALL DEADWOOD TO IMPROVE SAFETY AND REDUCE THE RISK OF FUTURE BRANCH FAILURE, RETAINING ONLY HEALTHY LIVE GROWTH. Data via plota.co.uk

Merton
Planning Authority Score
4.8/10
Below average
#161 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Merton ranks #166 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

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Merton decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
88%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #151 of 292
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #172 of 292
62%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #166 of 292
37%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #119 of 292
61%
Minor dwellings approved
90 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
9 decided (10+ homes)
68%
Change of use approved
28 decided
1,126
Total decisions
139 refused in 2025