Wimbledon, Merton - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wimbledon, Merton - Greater London.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Merton
- Parliamentary constituency: Wimbledon
- LSOA: Merton 001C
Crime Statistics
239 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 60
- anti-social-behaviour: 44
- shoplifting: 36
- public-order: 22
- other-theft: 18
- vehicle-crime: 18
- theft-from-the-person: 10
- burglary: 9
- drugs: 6
- criminal-damage-arson: 5
- possession-of-weapons: 3
- robbery: 3
- other-crime: 3
- bicycle-theft: 2
Flood Warnings
1 active flood warning near Wimbledon.
- [Flood alert] Tidal Thames riverside from Putney Bridge to Teddington Weir
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near 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 Wimbledon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
62 planning applications found near Wimbledon.
- - 32 Pine Grove, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 7HE
Felling of Dead Tree in Garden
Type: Trees | Council: Merton | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 65 Newstead Way, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 5HR
APPLICATION FOR PRIOR APPROVAL IN RESPECT OF THE PROPOSED ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION WITH A DEPTH OF 4.55M, MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 3.25M AND EAVES HEIGHT OF 3M.
Type: Outline | Council: Merton | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 65 Newstead Way, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 5HR
APPLICATION FOR PRIOR APPROVAL IN RESPECT OF THE PROPOSED ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION WITH A DEPTH OF 4.55M, MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 3.25M AND EAVES HEIGHT OF 3M.
Type: Outline | Council: Merton | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 23 Belvedere Square, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 5DJ
APPLICATION FOR LISTED BUILDING CONSENT FOR REAR EXTENSION; REAR DORMER; DEMOLITION OF REAR WALL AND REMOVAL OF WINDOW TO INSTALL REAR DOORS; ROOF LIGHT; AND FRONT PORCH DOORS; RECONFIGURATION OF INTE
Type: Full | Council: Merton | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 1 Newstead Way, Wimbledon, Merton, SW19 5HR
T1 Reduce crown by 2 to 3 meters to balance .
Type: Trees | Council: Merton | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 3 Pixham Court Lake Road Wimbledon SW19 7EH
TT1, T3 & T4 - LAUREL TREES - REMOVE T2 PITTOSPORUM SHRUB - REMOVE T5 & T6 - HOLLY TREES - REMOVE
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Merton | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 12 Courthope Road Wimbledon SW19 7RD
APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF CONDITION 2 (APPROVED PLANS), ATTACHED TO LBM PLANNING APPLICATION 25/P2162 RELATING TO THE INSTALLATION OF A CENTRAL LIFT CORE; REAR AND SIDE GROUND FLOOR EXTENSION; FIRS
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Merton | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 31 Marryat Road Wimbledon Village London SW19 5BE
T2 - APPLE - FELL TO GROUND LEVEL. T3 - SNOWY MESPIL - FELL TO GROUND LEVEL. T5 - GOLDEN RAIN TREE - FELL TO GROUND LEVEL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Merton | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Welford Place Open Space Welford Place Wimbledon
T69 - Front Driveway - 3 x Cherry trees - remove. G1- Lower pool area steps/patio area - Reduce complete heights of shrubs down to fence level. T109- Lower Pool Area - London Plane - prune back from p
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Merton | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 93 Arthur Road Wimbledon SW19 7DP
MER 267 T11 AND T12- LIME TREES TO BE POLLARDED TO PREVIOUS CUTS
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Merton | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 12 Burghley Road Wimbledon SW19 5BH
MER12 T25 - HOLM OAK - REDUCE THE CROWN BY 15-20% ( UP TO 1 METRE ) BAY TREE - TRIM AND SHAPE BY APPROXIMATELY 1 METRE, CUTTING BACK TO CONTAIN THE HEIGHT AND SPREAD.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Merton | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 210a Somerset Road Wimbledon SW19 5JE
MER 375 T2 - ASH REDUCE CROWN BACK TO PREVIOUS APPROX 2M. T4 - OAK REDUCE CROWN BACK TO PREVIOUS APPROX 2.5M -3M T16 & T17 & T20 - ASH X 2 - REDUCE CROWN BACK TO PREVIOUS 3M T19 - ASH REDUCE CROWN BAC
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Merton | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 1 Lambourne Avenue Wimbledon SW19 7DW
MER (30) T1 - POPLAR - CUT BACK TO BOUNDARY TO MAXIMISE LIGHT PENETRATION. T2 - PEAR TREE - CUT BACK TO BOUNDARY TO MAXIMISE LIGHT PENETRATION.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Merton | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - Ricards Lodge High School Lake Road Wimbledon SW19 7HB
APPLICATION FOR DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 14 (SCHOOL TRAVEL PLAN) ATTACHED TO LBM PLANNING PERMISSION 24/P0912 AND 25/P1976 RELATING TO THE ERECTION OF A NEW SIXTH FORM TEACHING BLOCK
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Merton | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - Hardwycke 1 Burghley Road Wimbledon Park SW19 5BG
APPLICATION FOR REMODELLING OF FRONT ELEVATION AND ADDITION OF PV PANELS TO REAR ROOF SLOPES AND ABOVE GARAGE
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Merton | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 8 Belvedere Avenue Wimbledon SW19 7PS
Front garden:- Maple tree adjacent to the front door ¿ to reduce the crown by 25% and thin by 15% Maple tree adjacent to the drive ¿ to reduce the crown by 25% and thin by 15% Amelanchier adjacent to
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Merton | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 46 Lake Road Wimbledon SW19 7EX
PERMISSION IN PRINCIPLE FOR THE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING DWELLING AND ERECTION OF A 2 STOREY 6 BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE WITH BASEMENT AND ACCOMMODATION WITHIN THE ROOF SPACE.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Merton | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 31A St Mary's Road Wimbledon SW19 7BP
TREE WORK - PLANE TREE AT REAR - REMOVE ALL NEW GROWTH FROM LIMB HANGING OVER NEIGHBOUR'S ROOF
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Merton | Date: 2025-08-10
View full details - - 4 Alan Road Wimbledon SW19 7PT
TREE WORK FOR BEECH TREE IN REAR GARDEN: REDUCE CROWN SIZE TO PREVIOUS POINTS AND THIN OUT.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Merton | Date: 2025-08-10
View full details - - 98 High Street Wimbledon London SW19 5EG
APPLICATION FOR DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 3 (MATERIALS) ATTACHED TO LBM PLANNING PERMISSION 24/P2807 RELATING TO THE APPLICATION FOR LISTED BUILDING CONSENT RELATING TO THE PROPOSED ALTERATIONS TO THE RE
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Merton | Date: 2025-07-30
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A brief summary of Wimbledon in Merton - Greater London
Wimbledon is a settlement located in Merton - Greater London, England.
The Wimbledon area recorded 239 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Wimbledon has 16 conservation areas within its boundaries: John Innes (Merton Park), Bathgate Road, Dennis Park Crescent, Leopold Road, Wimbledon North, John Innes (Wilton Crescent), Merton Hall Road, Victoria Drive, Bertram Cottages, Wimbeldon Broadway, Kenilworth Avenue, South Park Gardens, Vineyard Hill Road, Wimbledon Hill Road, Wimbledon Village, Wimbledon West. 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 Wimbledon includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wimbledon Common SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Wimbledon Common. 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 Wimbledon
In the last 24 months, 143 planning applications were submitted near Wimbledon. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Wimbledon.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Wimbledon slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Wimbledon were tree works (58), full planning applications (41), discharge of conditions (18). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 134 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.
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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 53 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 84 applications
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