Mitcham, Merton - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Mitcham, Merton - Greater London.
Merton - Greater London · England · Town
About Mitcham
Mitcham, located in the London Borough of Merton, is a residential suburb situated 7.2 miles southwest of Charing Cross. Originally a village in Surrey, it has a rich historical background and is home to the expansive Mitcham Common, making it an attractive area for residential development and planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £431,477 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Sutton
- Parliamentary constituency: Carshalton and Wallington
- LSOA: Sutton 004D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Mitcham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mitcham.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Mitcham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Mitcham.
- - 17 Barnard Road, Mitcham, Surrey, Merton, CR4 2LB
APPLICATION FOR PRIOR APPROVAL IN RESPECT OF THE PROPOSED ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION WITH A DEPTH OF 4 M , MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 3.3M AND EAVES HEIGHT OF 3M .
Type: Outline | Council: Merton | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - 25/P3170 - 92 Lammas Avenue Mitcham CR4 2LW
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING GARAGE OUTBUILDING AND ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY OUTBUILDING, FOR USE AS A GRANNY ANNEXE, ANCILLARY TO THE MAIN DWELLINGHOUSE.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Merton | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - 18 Gaston Road Mitcham CR4 2LD
APPLICATION FOR DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 6 (SURFACE AND FOUL WATER DRAINAGE) & 7 (ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT) ATTACHED TO LBM PLANNING PERMISSION 25/P1516 , ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY REAR OUTBUILDING.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Merton | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - 219 Commonside East Mitcham CR4 1HB
APPLICATION FOR PRIOR APPROVAL IN RESPECT OF THE PROPOSED ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION WITH A DEPTH OF 6M, MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 2.9M AND EAVES HEIGHT OF 2.8M.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Merton | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - 219 Commonside East Mitcham CR4 1HB
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 EAVES HEIGHT OF 2.9M.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Merton | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 29 Crossways Road Surrey CR4 1DQ
CHANGE OF USE FROM DWELLINGHOUSE (CLASS C3) TO A 6 BEDROOM, 6 PERSON HMO (CLASS C4).
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Merton | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - 279 Commonside East Mitcham CR4 1HD
ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Merton | Date: 2024-04-19
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A brief summary of Mitcham in Merton - Greater London
Mitcham, located in the London Borough of Merton, is a residential suburb situated 7.2 miles southwest of Charing Cross. Originally a village in Surrey, it has a rich historical background and is home to the expansive Mitcham Common, making it an attractive area for residential development and planning applications.
Property prices in Mitcham show an average sale price of £431,477, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Mitcham a particularly low-crime area.
Mitcham has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Wandle Valley, Mitcham Cricket Green. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Mitcham 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.
Planning Activity in Mitcham
In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Mitcham. Of these, 44% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Mitcham.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Mitcham were full planning applications (17), discharge of conditions (15), outline applications (11). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 large-scale (major) developments, 5 medium-scale applications, 30 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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