16 Merton Hall Gardens, Raynes Park, Merton, SW20 8SN Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 26/PADEM/1778 - Prior Approval – Demolition - Schedule 2, Part 11, Class B
Demolition
Council
Merton 4.5/10
Date received
4 Sept 2026
Postcode
SW20 8SN
Type
Prior Approval – Demolition - Schedule 2, Part 11, Class B

Description

Prior demolitions application for the demolition of existing fully detatched single storey garage/outbuilding. Data via plota.co.uk

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Decision outlook

Plota predicts a decision between 4 Oct 2026 and 16 Oct 2026, from recent prior approvals across the UK.

Day 10 of the 56-day target. Councils usually decide prior approvals by day 37.

Day 1046 days to the 56-day target
89%decided within 8 weeks
72%approved
14,733decided in the last year

Plota live figures for prior approvals decided across the UK in the last twelve months, from validation; too few recent prior approvals 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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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