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Planning in Merton

Approved
87%
446 of 508 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Merton in the last 24 months, from London Borough of Merton's planning register.

Decided by London Borough of MertonCouncil page

Around Merton

Postcode districts

SW19 1,115 applications in the last 12 monthsSW20 404 applications in the last 12 monthsSM4 293 applications in the last 12 monthsKT3 520 applications in the last 12 monthsSE19 254 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: London Borough of Merton

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About Merton

Merton is a town located in Merton - Greater London, England.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Merton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Merton, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 656 planning applications were submitted near Merton. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (31), tree works (20), outline applications (17).

6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (60% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Merton?
In the last 24 months, 656 planning applications were submitted near Merton. The approval rate is 87%.
How long do planning decisions take near Merton?
The average planning decision time near Merton is 73 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Merton?
The planning approval rate near Merton is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Merton?
The most common type of planning application near Merton is full planning applications, with 31 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Merton?
You can search and track planning applications near Merton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.