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Search current and historic planning applications published by the London Borough of Merton - 612 applications in the last 90 days across 20 towns and areas and 9 postcode districts. Filter applications by date, status, development type, or number of homes, view them on the map, or create a free alert for new applications. In the year to March 2026, Merton Council decided 1,079 planning applications and approved 89%; 57% of householder decisions were made within eight weeks.

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2 days ago Pending Consideration 26/10/2227

152 Durham Road, Raynes Park, Merton, SW20 0DG

5 day notice for dismantling of declining robina tree.

Tree Work Merton
5 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/TCA/2222

200 Kingston Road, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 3NU

Front garden, front boundary, 2 yew trees - reduce height by approximately 2 metres (to first floor window sill approximately). Prune/reduce sides to ...

Tree(s) in a Conservation Area Merton
5 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/10/2223

18A Sutherland Drive, Colliers Wood, Merton, SW19 2UJ

Tree identification: T1, T2, and T3 (as identified in the TPO first schedule and attached sketch plan). 1. Detailed description of proposed works: • T...

Tree Work Merton
5 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/TCA/2213

13 Kenwyn Road, Raynes Park, Merton, SW20 8TR

Rear garden: Large pine tree: My client would like to reduce top canopy by 1.75 - 2m, into a natural balanced canopy. Reasons for works: Light issues,...

Tree(s) in a Conservation Area Merton
5 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/10/2214

19th Wimbledon Scout Group, 106 Cottenham Park Road, Wimbledon, Merton, SW20 0SZ

2 sycamore trees suffering from sooty bark disease, require felling and incineration of the trees to avoid spores being released into the air

Tree Work Merton
5 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/TCA/2217

7 Prince's Road, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 8RQ

Tree species: Buddleja davidii tree location number: "T1" on the sketch attached. Description of the proposed work: Removal of one tree in the rear ga...

Tree(s) in a Conservation Area Merton
5 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/10/2218

35 Meadow Close, Raynes Park, Merton, SW20 9JB

Reduce the purple leaf plumb tree on the front drive of 35 Meadow Close by one third. See sketch plan 1. The tree has grown significantly since the la...

Tree Work Merton
2 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/10/2219

9 Peregrine Way, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 4RN

T1 = fell 1x cedar due to brown rot.

Tree Work Merton
2 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/TCA/2220

4 Sunnyside, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 4SL

G1 - lime trees x 5 - cyclic pollarding to manage size, reduce risk of failure and improve light to the front of the property, whilst retaining privac...

Tree(s) in a Conservation Area Merton
2 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/TCA/2221

11 Sheridan Road, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 3HW

T1-prunus sp reduce crown back down to the previous pruning points all round, 3-4 m from branch tips

Tree(s) in a Conservation Area Merton
1 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/PAHE/2198

20 Melrose Avenue, Mitcham, Surrey, Merton, CR4 2EG

Application for prior approval in respect of the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension with a depth of 6m, maximum height of 3m and eave...

Prior Approval - Larger Home Extension (6-8m) - Sch 2, Class A, Part 1 Merton
30 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/DOC/2188

30 Crooked Billet, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 4RQ

Application for discharge of conditions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 ,8 & 9 attached to lbm planning permission 26/FULL/1572 relating to the conversion of two 2-bedr...

Discharge of Planning Conditions Merton
29 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/TCA/2194

29 Quintin Avenue, Raynes Park, Merton, SW20 8LD

Rear Garden: Robinia Crown reduction by up to 5 metres of branch length The subject tree is interfering with the reasonable enjoyment of a large propo...

Tree(s) in a Conservation Area Merton
29 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/TCA/2195

ATRIUM HOUSE, 54B Ridgway, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 4QR

T1 Pittosporum - Removal to ground level

Tree(s) in a Conservation Area Merton
29 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/TCA/2161

POND LODGE, 6 The Green, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 5AZ

5 day notice for removal of dead Hollie tree.

Tree Work Merton
29 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/TCA/2162

25 Manor Gardens, Wimbledon, Merton, SW20 9AB

T1 ash-leaf maple rear to contain crown spread and help improve light into the garden. Suggest reduce back to previous reduction points or approx. 1-2...

Tree(s) in a Conservation Area Merton
29 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/10/2163

1A Dunmore Road, Raynes Park, Merton, SW20 8TN

5 Day notice for removal of dead lime tree.

Tree Work Merton
29 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/TCA/2168

44 Marryat Road, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 5BD

5 Day Notice for the dismantle of dead multi-stemmed conifer tree

Tree(s) in a Conservation Area Merton
28 Sept 2026 Approved 26/DOC/2143

57 Home Park Road, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 7HS

Application for discharge of condition 7 (construction vehicles) attached to lb m planning permission 26/HOUSE/0702 relating to the refurbishment and ...

Discharge of Planning Conditions Merton
28 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/LDCP/2144

32 Bathgate Road, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 5PJ

Application for a lawful development certificate in respect of the proposed erection of a single storey full-width rear extension with three skylights

Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Section 192 Merton
28 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/HOUSE/2152

17 Kingsley Road, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 8HF

Application for a proposed infill extension to the rear of the property to include a new pitched roof with rooflights, revised the rear windows , with...

Householder Merton
28 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/PAHE/2173

4 Berkshire Way, Mitcham, Surrey, Merton, CR4 1QT

Application for prior approval in respect of the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension with a depth of 6m, maximum height of 3m and eave...

Prior Approval - Larger Home Extension (6-8m) - Sch 2, Class A, Part 1 Merton
28 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/10/2155

37 Richmond Road, Raynes Park, Merton, SW20 0PG

T1 & T2 poplars (X2) TPO - reduce crowns by 6-7m down to previous most recent points of reduction. Final height 10m and width 6m. Reason: General main...

Tree Work Merton
28 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/TCA/2156

18 Burghley Road, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 5BH

Rear: Oak tree (T1) along the left boundary to reduce the crown by 30 percent (3 metres) approximately back to where done before and remove major dead...

Tree(s) in a Conservation Area Merton
28 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/10/2157

18 Burghley Road, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 5BH

Row of cypress trees (T8, T9, T10 & T11) along the rear boundary to reduce the height by 2-3 metres approximately back to where done before and lightl...

Tree Work Merton
28 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/TCA/2158

Flat 1, 80 Henfield Road, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 3HH

T1 cherry - fell and poison stump to prevent regrowth.

Tree(s) in a Conservation Area Merton
28 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/10/2159

15F Copse Hill, Wimbledon, Merton, SW20 0NB

Large lime tree (T6) in the front garden to crown reduce by 3-4m, back to previous pruning points, lessening overall weight in the crown and reducing ...

Tree Work Merton
28 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/TCA/2160

WIMBLEDON COLLEGE OF ART, 40 Merton Hall Road, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 3QA

Tree number - T17 & T18 tree type - horse chestnut approx. Diameter at 1.5m - 110mm approx. Height - 16m approx. Crown spread diameter - 15m location ...

Tree(s) in a Conservation Area Merton
28 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/TCA/2137

49 Queen's Road, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 8NP

T1 lime to be felled to ground level. Stump to be grinded. Reasons for felling due to epicormic growth affecting boundary wall. Cracks and movement in...

Tree(s) in a Conservation Area Merton
28 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/TCA/2139

69 Vineyard Hill Road, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 7JL

Cherry tree removal in rear garden at boundary between 69 Vineyard Hill Road and 67 Vineyard Hill Road. The tree is dying and very crowded next to the...

Tree(s) in a Conservation Area Merton
28 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/TCA/2140

10 Mayfield Road, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 3NF

T1-willow reduce crown back to the previous pruning points all round, 2-3m from branch tips take it further back in places to lessen end weight and cr...

Tree(s) in a Conservation Area Merton
25 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/HOUSE/2113

114 Haydon Park Road, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 8JT

Erection of a single-storey rear extension at ground-floor level with a pitched roof and an extension to the existing rear dormer.

Householder Merton
25 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/FULL/1861

3 New Close, Colliers Wood, London, Merton, SW19 2SX

Full application for a material amendment to planning permission ref. 22/P2863 to allow for a change to the external cladding of the approved main rea...

Full Planning Permission Merton
25 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/SEC73/2088

FORMER CROFTON CAR PARK Copper Mill Lane, Summerstown, Merton

Application for variation of condition 18 (opening hours), attached to lbm planning application 18/P3354 relating to the application under section 73 ...

Variation/Removal of Condition - Section 73 Merton
25 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/PAHE/2141

34 Frimley Gardens, Mitcham, Surrey, Merton, CR4 3AQ

Application for prior approval in respect of the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension with a depth of 4m, maximum height of 3m and eave...

Prior Approval - Larger Home Extension (6-8m) - Sch 2, Class A, Part 1 Merton
25 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/10/2136

129 Queen's Road, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 8NS

Removal of cherry tree in the backyard by cutting the whole tree down

Tree Work Merton
25 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/TCA/2122

62 Murray Road, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 4PE

Rear & side garden magnolia grandiflora (T1) to reduce the crown by 20 percent (1-2m), approximately back to where done before maintaining the screeni...

Tree(s) in a Conservation Area Merton
24 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/FULL/2016

Car Park, OLD RUTLISHIANS ASSOCIATION Poplar Road, Wimbledon, Merton

Development of an indoor cricket training facility to be sited in the north western corner of the Car Park of the Old Rutlishians sports ground. Assoc...

Full Planning Permission Merton
24 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/HOUSE/2123

46 Toynbee Road, Raynes Park, Merton, SW20 8SS

Erection of side, rear and loft extensions.

Householder Merton
24 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/LDCP/2138

56 Bronson Road, Raynes Park, Merton, SW20 8DY

Application for a lawful development certificate in repsect of the proposed erection of a rear dormer roof extension and front rooflights

Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed - Section 192 Merton
24 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/TCA/2120

Gate House Lodge, MORDEN HALL PARK Morden Hall Road, Morden, Surrey, Merton, SM4 5JD

Tree T05 sycamore. Category C2. Removal of tree. This will allow stabilisation works on the boundary wall to progress. Stabilisation works involve the...

Tree(s) in a Conservation Area Merton
24 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/TCA/2121

15F Copse Hill, Wimbledon, Merton, SW20 0NB

Sweet chestnut (T1) in front of the property - to crown reduce by 1m, cutting back to give clearance from the building. Finishing height 4 metres and ...

Tree(s) in a Conservation Area Merton
24 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/TCA/2098

1A Dunmore Road, Raynes Park, Merton, SW20 8TN

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Tree(s) in a Conservation Area Merton
23 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/SEC73/2118

32 Marryat Road, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 5BD

Application for variation of condition 2 (approved plans), attached to lbm planning application 25/P3811 relating to the replacement of existing rende...

Variation/Removal of Condition - Section 73 Merton
23 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/FULL/1371

THE RAVENSBURY ARMS Croydon Road, Mitcham, Merton, CR4 4JA

Installation of an outdoor LED video display screen 4000mm x 2000mm including mounting framework, X6 outdoor speakers, erection of a timber canopy str...

Full Planning Permission Merton
23 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/HOUSE/1914

95 Langdale Avenue, Mitcham, Surrey, Merton, CR4 4AJ

Application for the erection of a hip-to-gable roof extension, rear dormer roof extension, front dormer window, and single-storey rear extension

Householder Merton
23 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/TCA/2092

66 Church Road, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 5AA

All tree work to be bs:3998 compliant T1: Cedar – patio area crown reduction (lateral pruning) on the eastern aspect (left-hand side when viewed with ...

Tree(s) in a Conservation Area Merton
23 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/TCA/2101

6 Braeside Avenue, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 3PT

Front garden T1 - large silver birch tree - reduce complete tree size by approximately 40-50%, reducing size by 3-4 metres, whilst maintaining shape a...

Tree(s) in a Conservation Area Merton
23 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/TCA/2102

9 Clement Road, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 7RJ

T1 - Rear garden, rear boundary Mimsoa tree - reduce size by approximately 1 metre including pruning back from neighbouring tree to allow adjacent tre...

Tree(s) in a Conservation Area Merton
23 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/TCA/2103

1 Crescent Road, Wimbledon, Merton, SW20 8EY

Rear : Very large acacia tree in decline - remove major deadwood and reduce remaining crown by approximately 3 metres

Tree(s) in a Conservation Area Merton
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62daysmedian to decide10 days slower than UK
46%decided within 8 weeks24 pts below UK
92%approved2 pts above UK
342of 366UK rank for speeddown 337 places on last year

2,491 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 · fewer than 1% went to committee. Days run from validation to decision, the clock councils report against; Plota live figures.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Merton Council take to decide a planning application?
Across the 2,491 applications Merton Council decided in the last 12 months, the median time from validation to decision was 62 days, and 46% were decided within 8 weeks. The UK median over the same period is 52 days.
What proportion of planning applications does Merton Council approve?
92% of the applications Merton Council decided in the last 12 months were approved. Withdrawn applications are not counted as decisions.
Where does this planning application data come from?
Every application on this page comes from Merton Council's public planning register (rspandlp.merton.gov.uk). Plota collects it, adds a map location and a category, and links each record back to the council's own entry, which is the authoritative version.
How often is this page updated?
Plota checks Merton Council's register every day and adds new applications, status changes and decisions as the council publishes them. The register was last checked on 7 Oct 2026.
Where can I see the plans and documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports are held on Merton Council's own website. Where the council publishes a document list, it appears on the application's page here with each item linking to the council's copy; otherwise the "View original council record" link on every application opens the council's entry.

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Plota holds 4,019 current planning applications from Merton Council, received since 12 May 2016, 612 of them in the last 90 days. Behind them, the Plota archive holds 41,938 earlier applications from Merton Council, 2016 to 2025, searchable by location and keyword. Current records are collected from the council's public register at rspandlp.merton.gov.uk and checked every day; the last check was on 7 Oct 2026. Each record carries the council's reference, address, proposal, dates, status and decision, with a map location and Plota's classification by type and procedure added. The council's own record is the authoritative version; every entry here links to it.

Latest application from Merton: 6 Oct 2026. We check the council's portal daily.