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Wraparound Extension approval rate in Merton

Merton approved 88.8% of wraparound extension applications, based on 481 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

88.8%
wraparound extension approval rate
481
Wraparound Extension decisions
427
Approved
54
Refused
86.1%
Merton overall

Wraparound Extension applications are approved more often than the Merton average (86.1%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How wraparound extension compares in Merton

Wraparound Extension (481 decided)
88.8%
Merton all applications (17,908 decided)
86.1%

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Other project types in Merton

Rear Extension (5,834 decided)
81.9%
Loft Conversion (3,943 decided)
90.0%
Dormer (2,463 decided)
88.7%
Garage / Parking (2,177 decided)
88.7%
Side Extension (1,985 decided)
85.2%
New Build (1,251 decided)
87.8%
Hip-to-Gable Conversion (1,179 decided)
86.9%
83.7%
Outbuilding (1,055 decided)
83.2%
Extension (General) (940 decided)
87.2%
Flat Conversion (880 decided)
83.1%
Basement (590 decided)
91.4%
Conservatory (305 decided)
92.8%
Front Extension (234 decided)
79.1%
HMO (181 decided)
56.4%
Annex (106 decided)
79.2%
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