The London Car Wash Company, 370 - 374 London Road, Mitcham, Merton, CR4 4EA Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 26/DOC/1007 - Discharge of Planning Conditions
Council
Date received
11 Jun 2026
Postcode
CR4 4EA
Type
Discharge of Planning Conditions

Description

APPLICATION FOR DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 9 (LIGHTING) ATTACHED TO LBM PLANNING PERMISSION 21/P4129 RELATING TO THE CHANGE OF USE FROM HAND CAR WASH TO RESIDENTIAL USE INVOLVING THE ERECTION OF A NEW 4 STOREY BUILDING COMPRISING 2 X COMMERCIAL UNITS AT GROUND FLOOR LEVEL AND 3 x 1 BED, 3 X 2 AND 2x 3 BED FLATS ON THE UPPER FLOORS WITH ASSOCIATED CYCLE PARKING AND LANDSCAPING. Data via plota.co.uk

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

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%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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