Planning Applications in
Merton
Merton is part of the London region. Search any postcode in Merton to see recent planning applications near you — including extensions, new builds, demolitions, and change of use applications.
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Planning Application Types in Merton
Based on 691 applications tracked between 2026-01-08 and 2026-08-19.
Householder
23% of all applications
Conditions
15% of all applications
Certificate of Lawfulness
12% of all applications
Prior Approval
11% of all applications
Tree Works
9% of all applications
Householder planning permission
8% of all applications
Merton Planning Statistics
Data period: 2026-01-08 to 2026-08-19 · Updated 2 September 2026
What PlanWatch Is Tracking in Merton
PlanWatch currently holds 691 Merton planning records across 463 unique postcode locations, with tracked application dates from 2026-01-08 to 2026-08-19. The most common categories in this dataset are Householder (160), Conditions (105), Certificate of Lawfulness (80).
Use this page to start with a postcode search, then open the official council record for the decision notice, drawings, consultation deadline and any later conditions. That matters because a short application description rarely shows the details neighbours and buyers care about: side windows, roof forms, access, drainage, tree works, opening hours or amended plans.
Recent Planning Applications in Merton
Latest applications submitted to Merton council.
Erection of a new detached dwelling comprising a basement, two storeys and roof accommodation, with associated boundary walls, access, landscaping and external works
45 MARRYAT ROAD, SW19 5BW
APPLICATION FOR REPLACEMENT WINDOWS AND DOORS, THE ENLARGEMENT OF AN EXISTING DOOR OPENING, THE CONSOLIDATION OF TWO REAR WINDOWS INTO ONE, MASONRY INFILL TO SELECTED OPENINGS (TO GIVE PRIVACY), THE INTRODUCTION OF ROOFLIGHTS, ALTERATIONS TO A NON-ORIGINAL COURTYARD WALL TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL ENTRANCE TO THE COURTYARD
17 - 19 CHURCH ROAD, SW19 5DQ
APPLICATION FO THE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING GARAGE BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE-STOREY SIDE EXTENSION AND SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION, AND A NEW ENTRANCE CANOPY.
16 OAKWOOD ROAD, SW20 0PN
APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF CONDITION 2 (APPROVED PLANS), ATTACHED TO LBM PLANNING APPLICATION 25/P0932 RELATING TO THE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING GARAGE AND EXTENSION OF EXISTING DWELLING TO THE FLANK ELEVATIONS AND TO THE REAR TOGETHER WITH EXTENSION AT LOWER GROUND FLOOR LEVEL TOGETHER WITH ASSOCIATED WORKS. CHANGES RELATE TO ROOF OF THE PROPOSED EXTENSION TO THE RIGHTHAND SIDE OF THE BUILDING LOWERED AND FOOTPRINT MOVED FORWARD BY 0.95M; ROOF OF THE EXTENSION ON THE LEFTHAND SIDE INCREASED VERY SLIGHTLY (BY 0.15M); AND PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS ADDED TO THE NEW CROWN ROOF.
5 COPSE HILL, SW20 0NB
PROPOSED ALTERATIONS TO THE FRONT ELEVATION TO INCLUDE REMOVAL OF EXISTING SHOPFRONT AND REPLACEMENT WITH NEW WINDOWS AND DOORS TO THE GROUND FLOOR. REPLACEMENT OF WINDOWS TO THE FIRST FLOOR.
72 CHURCH ROAD, CR4 3BU
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Merton Council can only weigh objections that raise a material planning consideration. Personal disputes, loss of a view and property value are not material and are set aside. These are the grounds that do count, with what Merton's planning officers will expect you to evidence for each.
Then write the objection letter, or check what counts as a material consideration before you start. Objections normally have to reach Merton Council inside the 21-day consultation window.
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Data Sources
- Planning application data: planning.data.gov.uk
- Merton council planning portal — planning.merton.gov.uk
- Planning Inspectorate (PINS) appeal decisions
- Data last refreshed: 2 September 2026
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