South Wimbledon, Merton - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near South Wimbledon, Merton - Greater London.
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Planning applications in South Wimbledon are administered by London Borough Of Merton. View the full London Borough Of Merton planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About South Wimbledon
South Wimbledon is a vibrant area located in the south-west of London, within the London Borough of Merton. Known for its residential character, it offers a mix of local amenities and transport links, making it a focal point for potential planning applications and developments in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Merton
- Parliamentary constituency: Wimbledon
- LSOA: Merton 012A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near South Wimbledon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near South Wimbledon.
- 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 South Wimbledon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
66 planning applications found near South Wimbledon.
- - 1 Dudley Road, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 8PN
5 Day Notice: Removal of Cypress Tree in front garden due to split trunk. Tree in dangerous condition
Type: Trees | Council: Merton | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - 11 Ridley Road, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 1ET
APPLICATION FOR THE RETENTION OF A REAR OUTRIGGER EXTENSION, REPLACEMENT OF ROOF SLATES, REPLACEMENT OF WINDOWS AND FRONT DOOR, INSTALLATION OF TWO ROOFLIGHTS, AND ALTERATION OF THE ROOF PITCH AND HEI
Type: Full | Council: Merton | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 142 Florence Road, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 8TN
ERECTION OF A DOUBLE PITCH SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION
Type: Outline | Council: Merton | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 105 Florence Road, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 8TL
ERECTION OF A SINGLE-STOREY REAR EXTENSION AND LOFT CONVERSION WITH REAR MANSARD ROOF, JULIET BALCONY, AND FRONT ROOFLIGHTS.
Type: Full | Council: Merton | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Sgt Motorcycles, 160 - 162 Merton Road, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 1EG
PRIOR APPROVAL CHANGE OF USE TO CREATE 2 X SELF CONTAINED FLATS.
Type: Outline | Council: Merton | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 12 Hamilton Road, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 1JF
APPLICATION FOR A LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE FOR A CHANGE OF USE FROM CLASS C3 (Residential) to C2 (Children's Home).
Type: Outline | Council: Merton | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 47 Faraday Road, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 8PE
APPLICATION FOR A NON-MATERIAL AMENDMENT FOLLOWING A GRANT OF PLANNING PERMISSION 23/P2064 FOR THE REMOVAL OF AN EXISTING TIMBER SHED AND THE ERECTION OF A NEW SINGLE-STOREY GARDEN/LEISURE BUILDING WI
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Merton | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 22 Florence Road, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 8TJ
APPLICATION FOR PRIOR APPROVAL FOR A 4 METER SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION, WITH A FLAT ROOF, PATIO DOORS AND WINDOWS OPENING ONTO PATIO WITH MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 3.30 METERS AND 3 METERS IN HEIGHT TO THE
Type: Outline | Council: Merton | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 66 Bradshaw Close, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 8NL
Tree 3750. Just need to trim back 3 branches
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Merton | Date: 2026-02-01
View full details - - 35 Birkbeck Road Wimbledon SW19 8NZ
ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Merton | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 35 Kingston Road Wimbledon SW19 1JW
REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING ADVERTISEMENT PANEL WITH 1 X INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED DIGITAL ADVERTISEMENT DISPLAY PANEL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Merton | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - 78 Trinity Road Wimbledon SW19 8QZ
APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF CONDITION 2 (APPROVED PLANS), ATTACHED TO LBM PLANNING APPLICATION 24/P3293 RELATING TO THE APPLICATION FOR THE REMOVAL OF EXISTING SIDE EXTENSION ROOF AND REPLACEMENT WIT
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Merton | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 15 Bertram Cottages Wimbledon SW19 1LQ
APPLICATION FOR THE ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION, FIRST FLOOR EXTENSION & LOFT CONVERSION.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Merton | Date: 2025-10-13
View full details - - 9 Effra Road Wimbledon SW19 8PW
APPLICATION FOR THE ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY REAR AND SIDE EXTENSION
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Merton | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - Flat 2 28 Ridley Road Wimbledon SW19 1EU
APPLICATION FOR THE ERECTION OF ROOF EXTENSION INCLUDING REAR TERRACE WITH 2 FRONT VELUX WINDOWS IN THE FRONT ROOF SLOPE AND RAISING THE HEIGHT OF THE EXISTING RIDGE LEVEL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Merton | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - 188 - 194 The Broadway Wimbledon SW19 1RY
APPLICATION FOR DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 25 (SURFACE AND FOUL WATER DRAINAGE) ATTACHED TO LBM PLANNING PERMISSION 24/P3217 RELATING TO THE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING BUILDING AND ERECTION OF A NEW SIX-S
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Merton | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - Media House 3 Palmerston Road Wimbledon SW19 1PG
APPLICATION FOR PRIOR APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED CHANGE OF USE OF USE FROM 'OFFICE' (CLASS E) TO 15 'RESIDENTIAL' UNITS (CLASS C3).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Merton | Date: 2025-07-12
View full details - - 11 Evelyn Road Wimbledon SW19 8NU
APPLICATION FOR NON-MATERIAL AMENDMENTS TO APPLICATION 25/P0420 , ERECTION OF A REAR PARAPET WALL TO THE EXISTING GROUND FLOOR EXTENSION, WITH NEW GLAZED DOORS AND ROOFLIGHTS. REINSTATEMENT OF THE ORI
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Merton | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - 23B Montague Road Wimbledon SW19 1TB
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING WORKSHOP/STORAGE BUILDING AND ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY DWELLING.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Merton | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - 67 Palmerston Road Wimbledon London SW19 1PG
APPLICATION FOR NON-MATERIAL AMENDMENTS TO APPLICATION 24/P1080, ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY WRAP-AROUND EXTENSION. NON-MATERIAL AMENDMENT RELATES TO THE CHANGE FROM LARGE GLASSING SYSTEM UNIT TO 3 x
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Merton | Date: 2025-05-21
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A brief summary of South Wimbledon in Merton - Greater London
South Wimbledon is a vibrant area located in the south-west of London, within the London Borough of Merton. Known for its residential character, it offers a mix of local amenities and transport links, making it a focal point for potential planning applications and developments in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes South Wimbledon a particularly low-crime area.
South Wimbledon has 14 conservation areas within its boundaries: John Innes (Merton Park), Pelham Road, Leopold Road, Merton Hall Road, John Innes (Wilton Crescent), Bertram Cottages, Wimbledon North, Wimbledon Chase, Wimbeldon Broadway, Kenilworth Avenue, South Park Gardens, Wandle Valley, Vineyard Hill Road, Wimbledon Hill Road. 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, South Wimbledon 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 South Wimbledon
In the last 24 months, 130 planning applications were submitted near South Wimbledon. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 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 South Wimbledon.
At 69 days on average, decisions near South Wimbledon slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near South Wimbledon were full planning applications (48), outline applications (29), tree works (24). Full planning applications account for 37% 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, 112 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.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 37 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 84 applications
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