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

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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%).

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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