RUTLISH SCHOOL Watery Lane, Wimbledon, Merton, SW20 9AD Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
G1 mixed 1 boundary vegetation clearance undertake selective reduction and clearance of mixed boundary vegetation growing along and encroaching over the black metal boundary fence. Reduce lateral growth from the mixed vegetation by approximately 1–2 metres, pruning back to suitable growth points and, where practicable, to the boundary line. Species within the group include oak, holly, sycamore and elder. Remove the small ash tree within G2 by felling to as close to ground level as reasonably practicable. Reduce the prunus at the end of the boundary to provide approximately 0.5 metres clearance from the fence. Justification for routine maintenance and cut back from pavement large cherry tree lateral pruning reduce the overextended lateral branches of the large cherry tree growing adjacent to the building by approximately 1–2 metres, pruning back to suitable growth points. Undertake lateral pruning only, retaining the overall height of the tree and maintaining a balanced, natural crown form. Provide approximately 3 metres clearance from the building where reasonably practicable, whilst avoiding excessive pruning. Hawthorn and mixed vegetation pruning reduce the hawthorn and associated mixed vegetation growing adjacent to the archway doorway by approximately 2-3 metres. Reduce the top and sides to establish a neat, uniform hedge line and cut back excessive or protruding growth to improve clearance around the archway and doorway. Shape the vegetation evenly whilst retaining suitable screening and a natural appearance. Remove dead, damaged and excessive growth where appropriate. Remove all resulting branches, cuttings and green waste from site and leave the working area clean and tidy upon completion. All pruning works to be carried out in accordance with good arboricultural and horticultural practice. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision between 8 Nov 2026 and 17 Nov 2026, from Merton's recent tree and landscaping works.
Documents 5
Plans & drawings 1
Application forms 1
Site constraints 6
Checked on 23 September 2026. The pin for this application is the centre of its postcode rather than the building, so distances to nearby designations are measured from the postcode and can be out by the width of the postcode area. 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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Decision outlook
Day 19 of the 56-day target. Merton usually decides tree and landscaping works by day 56.
Plota live figures for tree and landscaping works decided by Merton in the last twelve months, from validation. Merton decision record →
Consultation & key dates
- Statutory expiry
- 28 Oct 2026
Historical activity at this location
25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Nearby activity
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%).
Leaseholders: Information produced by HM Land Registry. © Crown copyright 2026. Source: HM Land Registry, UK and overseas companies that own property in England and Wales, September 2026 release.
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RUTLISH SCHOOL Watery Lane, Wimbledon, Merton, SW20 9AD
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