TWIN CHESTNUTS, 71 Arthur Road, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 7DN Data via plota.co.uk

Tree Work Application Not Determined In 6 Weeks 26/TCA/1594 - Tree(s) in a Conservation Area
Council
Date received
4 Aug 2026
Postcode
SW19 7DN
Type
Tree(s) in a Conservation Area

Description

T4 Purple leaved plum Reduce all aspects of crown by approx 1.5m to create a tight and tidy shape. Lift lower canopy over footpath to approx 3m. T5 Holly Fell to ground level. T11 Field Maple Reduce all aspects of crown by approx 2m to create a tight and tidy shape. Data via plota.co.uk

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Merton
Planning Authority Score
4.5/10
Below average
#173 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
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