Windows and doors in Merton
1,723 applications since 2019. 1,470 approved and 150 refused. Refused: about 1 in 11 here, about 1 in 9 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 8 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- Materials and look similar to the existing house
- New upper-floor side windows obscure-glazed and fixed below 1.7 m
England, houses only. Flats, listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 directions change this.
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 169 | 99 | 7 |
| 2025 | 279 | 250 | 16 |
| 2024 | 240 | 199 | 34 |
| 2023 | 242 | 198 | 38 |
| 2022 | 181 | 166 | 12 |
| 2021 | 255 | 227 | 24 |
| 2020 | 169 | 157 | 9 |
| 2019 | 188 | 174 | 10 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon | 2,434 | 522 | about 1 in 6 |
| Kingston | 1,316 | 315 | about 1 in 5 |
| Lambeth | 6,297 | 1,305 | about 1 in 6 |
| Sutton | 1,380 | 230 | about 1 in 7 |
| Wandsworth | 4,238 | 349 | about 1 in 13 |