Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Merton is 37.0% — that's the difference between near-certainty and a coin flip. What you build matters as much as where you build it.
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| # | Type | Decisions | Approved | Refused | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conservatory | 299 | 277 | 22 | 92.6% |
| 2 | Basement | 583 | 533 | 50 | 91.4% |
| 3 | Loft Conversion | 3,906 | 3,513 | 393 | 89.9% |
| 4 | Garage / Parking | 2,160 | 1,915 | 245 | 88.7% |
| 5 | Wraparound Extension | 478 | 424 | 54 | 88.7% |
| 6 | Dormer | 2,415 | 2,138 | 277 | 88.5% |
| 7 | New Build | 1,243 | 1,091 | 152 | 87.8% |
| 8 | Extension (General) | 930 | 811 | 119 | 87.2% |
| 9 | Hip-to-Gable Conversion | 1,166 | 1,013 | 153 | 86.9% |
| 10 | Side Extension | 1,959 | 1,666 | 293 | 85.0% |
| 11 | Change of Use (Residential) | 1,164 | 974 | 190 | 83.7% |
| 12 | Outbuilding | 1,043 | 866 | 177 | 83.0% |
| 13 | Flat Conversion | 879 | 730 | 149 | 83.0% |
| 14 | Rear Extension | 5,780 | 4,726 | 1,054 | 81.8% |
| 15 | Annex | 106 | 84 | 22 | 79.2% |
| 16 | Front Extension | 234 | 185 | 49 | 79.1% |
| 17 | HMO | 178 | 99 | 79 | 55.6% |
A conservatory application has a 92.6% approval rate. HMO? Just 55.6%.
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2,509 planning applications in Merton have been refused since 2020. Many of those homeowners had already paid for drawings and application fees. A free, property-specific report shows you what gets approved — and what gets refused — near your property.
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