Within 2 km, around Pollards Hill in Merton. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
135new homes completed within 2 km, last 2 years
55homes given permission on brownfield sites since 2021
+8.5%like-for-like prices in Pollards Hill, 2024 → 2025 (council +2.1%)
+5%recorded crime, last 12 months vs the 12 before
On the map
New homesPlanning grantedSchool closedExtended homeStorm overflowEnergy projectBlack pin: the postcode. Tap a dot for details.
Nearby, most recent first
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.7 km away
New homes
6 new homes completedflats · Mar 2026
Mar 2026 1.3 km away
New homes
9 new homes completedhouses · Feb 2026
Feb 2026 1.5 km away
New homes
7 new homes completedflats · Nov 2025
Nov 2025 1.5 km away
New homes
6 new homes completedflats · Jul 2025
Jul 2025 1.8 km away
New homes
6 new homes completedflats · Jul 2025
Jul 2025 1.7 km away
New homes
6 new homes completedflats · Jul 2025
Jul 2025 1.9 km away
New homes
10 new homes completedflats · Jun 2025
Jun 2025 1.4 km away
New homes
32 new homes completed25 flats, 7 houses · Apr 2025
May 2025 1.7 km away
New homes
5 new homes completedhouses · Apr 2025
Apr 2025 500 m away
School closed
School closed: Stanford Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led, primary (closure)
Aug 2024 1.3 km away
Planning permission
Permission for 9 homesThe Rowans Surgery 1 Windermere Road, Streatham SW16 5HF (full planning permission)
Planning applications within 500 m
40applications in the last 12 months
26approved · 9 refused
4still being decided
1net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
Application Under Consideration
3, Highdaun Drive, SW16 4LYDemolition of existing dwelling and garage, erection of two-storey detached dwelling with accommodation in the roof space, excavation to provide basement accommodation and attached garage, erection of single storey outbuilding in rear garden and provision of associated landscaping and refuse storage.Croydon 26/02485/FUL · All Other
Sept 2026 150 m away
Application Under Consideration
107, Pollards Hill South, SW16 4LSDemolition of the existing garage and the erection of a single storey side extension.Croydon 26/02307/HSE · Householder
Aug 2026 150 m away
Application Under Consideration
4, BERKSHIRE WAY, CR4 1QTAPPLICATION FOR THE ERECTION OF A TWOSTOREY SIDE EXTENSIONMerton 26/HOUSE/1854 · Householder
Aug 2026 350 m away
Approved
135, Pollards Hill South, SW16 4LZErection of two storey rear extension.Croydon 26/01982/LP · All Other
Jul 2026 250 m away
Approved
POLLARDS HILL RECREATION GROUND, RECREATION WAYFULL PLANNING APPLICATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FOOTBALL FOUNDATION PLAYZONE, NEW FENCING, LIGHTING, LANDSCAPING, SURFACE AND ACCESS PATHMerton 26/FULL/1345 · All Other
Jun 2026 450 m away
Application Under Consideration
POLLARDS HILL RECREATION GROUND, RECREATION WAYADVERT CONESNT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FOOTBALL FOUNDATION PLAYZONE, NEW FENCING, LIGHTING, LANDSCAPING, SURFACE AND ACCESS PATHMerton 26/ADV/1344 · All Other
Spotted when a home's energy certificate shows at least 15 m² (and 15%) more floor area than an earlier one. Only homes with two certificates show up, so the real number is higher. A busy street suggests extensions get permission here; check the council's planning register for the details.
Storm overflows within 2 km
2storm overflows within 2 km
7hours of spills in 2025 between them (typical neighbourhood: about 36)
7spill events counted
Thames Water
Streatham Vale Storm Reliefinto River Graveney7 spills, 7 hours in 2025
2.0 km away
Thames Water
Canterbury Road, Thornton Heathinto Wandle0 spills, 0 hours in 2025
New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 32 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
6, Lonsdale Gardens, CR7 6ETErection of a single-storey rear extension and patio area.Croydon 26/01871/HSE · Householder
Jun 2026 300 m away
Refused
83, Headcorn Road, CR7 6JSRetrospective application for the change of use from Class C3 (single family house) to a to a 5 person 5 bedroom C4 (HMO)Croydon 26/01837/FUL · All Other
Jun 2026 450 m away
Approved
118, CHESTNUT GROVE, CR4 1RBERECTION OF A HIP TO GABLE AND REAR DORMER ROOF EXTENSIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO THE FENESTRATION TO THE REAR AND SIDE ELEVATIONMerton 26/HOUSE/1112 · Householder
Jun 2026 450 m away
Refused
56, Pollards Hill South, SW16 4NBChange of use from C4 (small HMO) to Sui Generis (large HMO) to increase maximum occupancy from 6 to 7 persons.Croydon 26/01325/FUL · All Other
May 2026 200 m away
Approved
11, Forrest Gardens, SW16 4LPNon-material amendment to planning permission 23/02848/HSE to allow minor variation to four window materials (timber to aluminium)Croydon 26/01288/NMA · All Other
Apr 2026 450 m away
Approved
2, Pollards Hill West, SW16 4NSErection of single storey rear extension, erection of two side dormers, erection of a rear dormer, and installation of one rooflight to the front roof slope.Croydon 26/01056/HSE · Householder
Apr 2026 450 m away
Approved
35, Galpins Road, CR7 6ELErection of single storey rear extensionCroydon 26/01194/FUL · All Other
Apr 2026 500 m away
Approved
1A, Hill Drive, SW16 4NPT3 Oak tree (as per TPO plan) - Prune back broken branches of tree as per annotated pictures (TPO 58, 1987)Croydon 26/01108/TRE · All Other
Apr 2026 500 m away
Approved
5, Mayfield Crescent, CR7 6DHProposed single storey rear extension and rear roof dormer.Croydon 26/00971/LP · All Other
Mar 2026 350 m away
Approved
35, Pollards Hill South, SW16 4LWErection of first floor rear extension and alterations.Croydon 26/00524/HSE · Householder
Mar 2026 500 m away
Approved
85, Pollards Hill South, SW16 4LSAlteration of roof from hip to gable end, erection of rear dormer roof extension with solar panels on the dormer roof and insertion of 3x rooflights into the front roofslope.Croydon 26/00757/LP · All Other
Mar 2026 300 m away
Refused
103, Pollards Hill South, SW16 4LSErection of a single-storey side/rear infill extensionCroydon 26/00626/LP · All Other
Mar 2026 200 m away
Approved
68, Tavistock Crescent, CR4 1QG68 Tavistock CrescentMerton 26/LDCP/0330 · All Other
Mar 2026 250 m away
Approved
1A, Pollards Hill West, SW16 4NUEnlargement of front porchCroydon 26/00007/HSE · Householder
Feb 2026 300 m away
Approved
79, Carisbrooke Road, CR4 1QFErection of 2 storey side extension, part 2 storey and part single storey rear extension, dormer extension to rear roof slope.Merton 26/HOUSE/0199 · Householder
Feb 2026 250 m away
Refused
72, Leander Road, CR7 6JWAlterations and erection of a first floor rear extension.Croydon 26/00190/HSE · Householder
Feb 2026 500 m away
Approved
26, Briar Road, SW16 4LXConstruction of a hip to gable end roof extension, a rear dormer roof extension and the installation of three roof lights within the front roof slope.Croydon 26/00271/LP · All Other
Jan 2026 250 m away
Approved
20, Shropshire Close, CR4 1XW20 Shropshire CloseMerton 26/P0071 · All Other
Jan 2026 250 m away
Approved
35, Conway Gardens, CR4 1QA35 CONWAY GARDENS -LOFT CONVERSIONMerton 26/LDCP/0091 · All Other
Jan 2026 300 m away
Source: Planning London Datahub (Greater London Authority and the London boroughs); applications validated since January 2023. Data is published as received and may contain errors; check the borough's planning portal for documents.
Rooftop solar
Trinity School Of John Whitgift, Shirley Road - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built
Apr 2023 4.9 km away
Rooftop solar
Springfield University Hospital - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built
May 2026 5.3 km away
Running nearest: Beddington EfW (energy from waste, 2.5 km).
DESNZ Renewable Energy Planning Database, April to June 2026 (OGL). Projects of 150 kW and over; refused, withdrawn and abandoned ones are left out.
Utility repair and maintenance works · SOUTHERN GAS NETWORKS PLC · Some carriageway incursion
Sept 2026 to Dec 2026 350 m away
Major
Caernarvon Close, MitchamUtility repair and maintenance works · SOUTHERN GAS NETWORKS PLC · Some carriageway incursion
Sept 2026 to Dec 2026 350 m away
Major, planned
Cheshire Close, MitchamUtility repair and maintenance works · SOUTHERN GAS NETWORKS PLC · Some carriageway incursion
Sept 2026 to Dec 2026 350 m away
Major
Cheshire Close, MitchamUtility repair and maintenance works · SOUTHERN GAS NETWORKS PLC · Some carriageway incursion
Sept 2026 to Dec 2026 350 m away
DfT Street Manager permits (OGL), England. Dates are the planned ones; works often finish early or overrun.
Planning Inspectorate list of nationally significant infrastructure projects (roads, railways, energy, water, waste), October 2026 (OGL). Each is placed at one point, usually the middle of the site; long schemes run well beyond it.