DONHEAD PREPARATORY SCHOOL, 33 Edge Hill, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 4NP Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 26/TCA/1705 - Tree(s) in a Conservation Area
Council
Date received
13 Aug 2026
Postcode
SW19 4NP
Type
Tree(s) in a Conservation Area

Description

Rear Boundary of School (Adjacent to 8–10 The Downs) G1 - Self-Seeded Multi-Stemmed Sycamore Trees & 1 Oak tree (Approx. 6–8 Trees): Reduce the height of approximately 6–8 self-seeded, multi-stemmed sycamore trees and 1 Oak tree by approximately 3 metres, maintaining a balanced and natural crown form where practicable. Raise the crown to provide a clearance of approximately 2 metres above ground level to facilitate future maintenance of the area. Selectively reduce and/or remove all branches overhanging the adjacent garage roofs as requested, providing suitable clearance while retaining the health and structural integrity of the trees. Data via plota.co.uk

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Merton
Planning Authority Score
4.5/10
Below average
#173 of 296 councils
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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