North Cheam, Sutton - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near North Cheam, Sutton - Greater London.
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Planning applications in North Cheam are administered by London Borough Of Sutton. View the full London Borough Of Sutton planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About North Cheam
North Cheam, a suburban area in the London Borough of Sutton, is located approximately 11 miles southwest of Charing Cross. It features a mix of residential and commercial properties, with notable nearby landmarks including the historic Lumley Chapel and the 16th-century Whitehall in Cheam Village. The area boasts proximity to Nonsuch Park and Cheam Park, both of which include listed structures and conservation zones, making it a focal point for planning applications related to conservation and development in a picturesque setting. North Cheam is well-connected, bordered by Worcester Park, Morden, Sutton, and other surrounding areas.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Sutton
- Parliamentary constituency: Sutton and Cheam
- LSOA: Sutton 016A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near North Cheam.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near North Cheam.
- 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 North Cheam based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
37 planning applications found near North Cheam.
- - 64 Sunningdale Road Cheam SM1 2JS
Change of use from Class C3 (Dwellinghouse) to Class C2 (Children's Home).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - 15 Caversham Avenue North Cheam SM3 9AQ
Prior Approval for a single storey rear extension projecting from the rear of the original house by 3m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - - 15 Caversham Avenue North Cheam SM3 9AQ
Erection of a part one, part two storey rar extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - - 64 Sunningdale Road Cheam SM1 2JS
Change of use from Class C3 (HMO) to Class C2 (childrens home).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 150 Henley Avenue North Cheam SM3 9SA
Application to clear condition 11 (wildlife and nesting features) of approved application DM2025/01314.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 82 Windsor Avenue North Cheam SM3 9RY
Prior Approval for a single storey rear extension projecting from the rear of the original house by 6m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 82 Windsor Avenue North Cheam SM3 9RY
Conversion of loft space involving a dormer extension at rear and rooflights to front roofslope.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 784 London Road North Cheam SM3 9BU
Erection of a single storey rear extension and outbuilding to rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 64 Sunningdale Road Cheam SM1 2JS
Change Of Use From Class C3 (Dwellinghouse) To Class C4 (Small HMO for up to five people).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 47 Egham Crescent North Cheam SM3 9AP
Erection of outbuilding to rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Tesco Superstore 55 Oldfields Road Sutton SM1 2NB
Application to clear condition 4 (Acoustic Report) of approved application DM2025/01440.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 55 Whittaker Road Sutton SM3 9QG
Conversion of loft space involving a dormer extension at rear and rooflights to front roofslope.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 393 Gander Green Lane North Cheam SM3 9QY
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 41 Staines Avenue North Cheam SM3 9BQ
Application to clear condition 11 (boundary treatments) and 14 (construction logistics plan) of approved application DM2024/01584.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 21 Staines Avenue North Cheam SM3 9BE
Prior Approval for a single storey rear extension projecting from the rear of the original house by 3.24m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 82 Hamilton Avenue North Cheam SM3 9RL
Application to clear condition 3 (Flood Risk Assessment) of approved application DM2025/01443.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sutton | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 3 The Meads North Cheam SM3 9AX
Erection of a single storey rear extension and conversion of loft space involving a dormer extension at rear and rooflights to front roofslope.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sutton | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - 19 Henley Avenue North Cheam SM3 9SG
Erection of a single storey rear extension with raised rear patio, conversion of garage into habitable rooms including alteration to the ground floor front fenestration and erection of a single storey
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sutton | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 50 Walton Avenue North Cheam SM3 9UB
Retention of change of use from Class C3 (Residential) to Class C4 (Small HMO) to provide 4 rooms.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sutton | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - 3 The Meads North Cheam SM3 9AX
Prior Approval for a single storey rear extension projecting from the rear of the original house by 5m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sutton | Date: 2025-11-12
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A brief summary of North Cheam in Sutton - Greater London
North Cheam, a suburban area in the London Borough of Sutton, is located approximately 11 miles southwest of Charing Cross. It features a mix of residential and commercial properties, with notable nearby landmarks including the historic Lumley Chapel and the 16th-century Whitehall in Cheam Village. The area boasts proximity to Nonsuch Park and Cheam Park, both of which include listed structures and conservation zones, making it a focal point for planning applications related to conservation and development in a picturesque setting. North Cheam is well-connected, bordered by Worcester Park, Morden, Sutton, and other surrounding areas.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes North Cheam a particularly low-crime area.
North Cheam has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Upper Morden. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around North Cheam includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in North Cheam
In the last 24 months, 127 planning applications were submitted near North Cheam. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. North Cheam maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near North Cheam were full planning applications (62), outline applications (55), discharge of conditions (10). Full planning applications account for 49% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 124 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 42 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 78 applications
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