BENNETTS HOLE NATURE RESERVE Willow Lane, Mitcham, Surrey, Merton, CR4 4NA Data via plota.co.uk

Tree Work Application Not Determined In 6 Weeks 26/TCA/1632 - Tree(s) in a Conservation Area
Council
Date received
5 Aug 2026
Postcode
CR4 4NA
Type
Tree(s) in a Conservation Area

Description

Various trees spread across grounds: Works include removal of deadwood, pollarding and re-pollarding. Trees to be removed: 1 x unidentified, 2 x Poplar, Lime, 4 x Sycamore, 3 x Norway Maple, a group of trees, 2 x Cherry, 2 x Cherry Plum,3 X Alder, Ash and a Goat Willow. 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:
Other 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