2 Rural Way, Streatham, London, Merton, SW16 6PF Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 26/HOUSE/0598 - Householder
Council
Date received
20 Jul 2026
Postcode
SW16 6PF
Type
Householder

Description

Demolition of roof, erection of X1 additional storey over main dwelling with pitch roof and X2 rear dormers, two storey rear extension, single storey side extension, demolition of X2 bay windows and erection of front extension, removal of pebbledash and replace with render and brick. Erection of bike store and X2 parking spaces to front… Data via plota.co.uk

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Decision outlook

Plota predicts a decision around 14 Sept 2026, from recent householder applications across the UK.

Day 56, past Merton's usual 55 days for householder applications. 93% are decided within thirteen weeks, so most likely by 19 Oct 2026.

Day 560 days to 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.
Council record ↗
Also on the record
Inside the Merton built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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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