SW19 planning approval rate
The SW19 postcode area falls under Merton council, which has a 86.1% planning approval rate based on 18,187 decisions.
Last updated: October 2026
86.13%
Merton approval rate
What this means for SW19
If you're planning a project in the SW19 area, your application will be decided by Merton council. Based on historical data, around 13.9% of applications are refused. The approval rate varies by ward and application type, use our free tool to check your specific property.
What gets approved near your property?
In Merton, 1 in 7 applications are refused. The PlanningLens property report runs to 17 pages on your address:
✓ Ward-level approval rates for your exact area
✓ Common refusal reasons in Merton
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Merton
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Free. Based on 18,187 decisions.
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Merton approval by application type
Full
89.4%
Other
88.5%
Prior Approval
46.5%