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Planning in Morden

Approved
74%
241 of 316 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

Decided by London Borough of MertonCouncil page

Around Morden

Postcode districts

SM4 293 applications in the last 12 monthsSW19 1,115 applications in the last 12 monthsSW20 404 applications in the last 12 monthsCR0 1,011 applications in the last 12 monthsSW16 755 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 Morden

Morden is a vibrant district in South London, situated within the London Borough of Merton and approximately 8 miles south-southwest of Charing Cross. Bordered by Merton Park and Wimbledon to the north, Mitcham to the east, Sutton to the south, and Worcester Park to the west, Morden has a rich history dating back to its time in Surrey before Greater London was established in 1965. For those researching planning applications, Morden's location and connectivity within the borough make it a noteworthy area for development opportunities.

Property prices in Morden show an average sale price of £481,755, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Morden 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Morden, 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, 426 planning applications were submitted near Morden. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (26), outline applications (26), tree works (9).

5 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 Morden?
In the last 24 months, 426 planning applications were submitted near Morden. The approval rate is 74%.
How long do planning decisions take near Morden?
The average planning decision time near Morden is 57 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 Morden?
The planning approval rate near Morden is 74%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Morden?
The most common type of planning application near Morden is full planning applications, with 26 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Morden?
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