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What's changing near CR4 3LN
Within 2 km, around Lavender Park in Merton. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
452new homes completed within 2 km, last 2 years
878homes given permission on brownfield sites since 2021
+3.1%like-for-like prices in Lavender Park, 2024 → 2025 (council +2.1%)
-11%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
42 new homes completedflats · Oct 2026
Oct 2026
1.4 km away - New homes
52 new homes completedflats · Oct 2026
Oct 2026
1.4 km away - New homes
48 new homes completedflats · Sep 2026
Sept 2026
1.2 km away - New homes
11 new homes completedflats · Feb 2026 – Sep 2026
Sept 2026
1.6 km away - New homes
6 new homes completedflats · Jul 2026
Jul 2026
1.8 km away - New homes
9 new homes completedhouses · Feb 2026
Feb 2026
1.9 km away - New homes
6 new homes completedflats · Jan 2026
Jan 2026
1.5 km away - New homes
29 new homes completedflats · Nov 2025
Nov 2025
1.4 km away - New homes
17 new homes completedflats · Sep 2025
Sept 2025
1.4 km away - School closed
School closed: Goldfinch Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led, primary (closure)
Aug 2025
1.6 km away - New homes
6 new homes completed3 flats, 3 houses · Aug 2025
Aug 2025
1.8 km away - New homes
6 new homes completedflats · Aug 2025
Aug 2025
800 m away - New homes
Planning applications within 500 m
34applications in the last 12 months
22approved · 3 refused
9still being decided
12net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
- Application Under Consideration
43A, Flat 1, LONDON ROAD, SW17 9JRERECTION OF TWO STOREY REAR EXTENSION WITH REAR TERRACE AT FIRST FLOOR, INSERTION WINDOWS AT FIRST FLOORMerton 26/FULL/1975 · Householder
Sept 2026
200 m away - Application Under Consideration
43A, Flat 1, LONDON ROAD, SW17 9JRERECTION OF TWO AND THREE STOREY REAR EXTENSION WITH REAR TERRACE AT FIRST X3 SIDE WINDOWS AT FIRST AND SECOND FLOORMerton 26/FULL/1929 · Householder
Sept 2026
200 m away - Application Under Consideration
43A, Flat 3, LONDON ROAD, SW17 9JRAPPLICATION FOR THE ERECTION OF A MANSARD ROOF EXTENSION.Merton 26/FULL/1921 · Householder
Sept 2026
200 m away - Application Under Consideration
74, FLEMING MEAD, CR4 3LWFORMATION OF NEW OPENING AND INSTALLATION OF NEW PVCu WINDOW Merton 26/HOUSE/1940 · Householder
Sept 2026
300 m away - Application Received
256, Mitcham Road, SW17 9NTChange of use of part of commercial unit (Class E) to 2-studio flats (Class C3) with provision of waste and cycle stores. Alterations to elevations including installation of windows and entrance doors.Wandsworth 2026/2086 · All Other · 4 homes proposed
Sept 2026
450 m away - Application Under Consideration
8, ARNOLD ROAD, SW17 9HUREPLACEMENT OF EXISTING DOUBLE GLAZED UPVC SASH AND CASEMENT WINDOWS TO FRONT AND REAR ELEVATIONS WITH DOUBLE GLAZED UPVC FRAMED CASEMENT WINDOWS. REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING TIMBER FRAMED REAR DOOR WITH NEW DOUBLE GLAZED UPVC FRAMED REAR DOOR.Merton 26/FULL/1907 · All Other
Sept 2026
100 m away
81homes extended 2021–2025, typically adding 29 m²
149since energy certificates began (2008)
3in CR4 3LN itself
- Extendedcertificate 2024
- Extendedcertificate 2023
- Extendedcertificate 2020
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
13storm overflows within 2 km
214hours of spills in 2025 between them (typical neighbourhood: about 36)
136spill events counted
- Thames Water
Streatham & Balham Storm Relief Cinto Graveney51 spills, 92 hours in 2025
850 m away - Thames Water
Streatham Storm Reliefinto Graveney27 spills, 38 hours in 2025
1.3 km away - Thames Water
Streatham Storm Reliefinto Graveney11 spills, 29 hours in 2025
1.3 km away - Thames Water
Streatham Storm Reliefinto Graveney18 spills, 26 hours in 2025
1.3 km away - Thames Water
Streatham & Balham Storm Relief Binto Graveney18 spills, 21 hours in 2025
850 m away - Thames Water
Streatham Vale Storm Reliefinto River Graveney7 spills, 7 hours in 2025
1.7 km away - Thames Water
Cso At Longley Roadinto River Graveney2 spills, 2 hours in 2025
850 m away - Thames Water
N/Ainto Not Applicable2 spills, 1 hours in 2025
1.1 km away
Environment Agency event duration monitoring, 2025 annual return (OGL; © Environment Agency copyright and/or database right 2026). Overflows release diluted sewage into rivers and the sea when sewers are overwhelmed, mostly after heavy rain.
Solar, wind and battery projects within 10 km
35 planned, approved or being built and 1 running (26 MW between them). Those within 5 km are on the map above.
- Rooftop solar
Sainsburys Superstore, Merton High Street - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 990 kW
Sept 2024
1.3 km away - Rooftop solar
Grosvenor Wing, St Georges Hospital - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built
Feb 2026
1.3 km away - Rooftop solar
JJ Foodservice, South Wimbledon - Solar PanelsPlanning application in · 350 kW
Sept 2024
1.6 km away - Rooftop solar
Morden Road, South Wimbledon - Solar pv panelsApproved, not yet built · 150 kW
Aug 2024
2.1 km away - Rooftop solar
Springfield University Hospital - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built
May 2026
2.3 km away - Rooftop solar
Streatham Ice & Leisure, Streatham High Road - Solar Panels & ASHPApproved, not yet built · 330 kW
Mar 2024
2.4 km away - Rooftop solar
David Lloyd Club, Bushey Road - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 800 kW
Sept 2023
3.9 km away - Rooftop solar
Knights Hill - Solar PV equipmentApproved, not yet built · 180 kW
Sept 2023
4.2 km away - Rooftop solar
45 Clapham Campus South Side - 525 Flats & Education FacilityPlanning application in · 220 kW
Oct 2022
4.8 km away - Rooftop solar
Kimpton Park Way - Solar Pv PanelsPlanning application in · 180 kW
Aug 2023
5.4 km away
Road and street works within 1 km
34 permitted works running now or planned, 18 of them major.
- Major
Longley Road, LondonUtility repair and maintenance works · EE Ltd · Road closure
Nov 2026 to Nov 2026
250 m away - Major, planned
Robinson Road, TootingHighway improvement works · TRANSPORT FOR LONDON (TFL) · Road closure
May 2027 to May 2027
850 m away - Major, planned
Longley Road, LondonHighway improvement works · TRANSPORT FOR LONDON (TFL) · No carriageway incursion
May 2027 to May 2027
850 m away - Major, planned
Marlborough Road, Colliers WoodHighway improvement works · TRANSPORT FOR LONDON (TFL) · Road closure
May 2027 to May 2027
850 m away - Major, planned
Waterfall Road, Colliers WoodHighway improvement works · TRANSPORT FOR LONDON (TFL) · Road closure
May 2027 to May 2027
850 m away - Major, planned
Briscoe Road, Colliers WoodHighway improvement works · TRANSPORT FOR LONDON (TFL) · Road closure
May 2027 to May 2027
850 m away - Major, planned
Walpole Road, Colliers WoodHighway improvement works · TRANSPORT FOR LONDON (TFL) · Road closure
May 2027 to May 2027
900 m away - Major
Briscoe Road, Colliers WoodHighway improvement works · TRANSPORT FOR LONDON (TFL) · Road closure
Oct 2026 to Nov 2026
900 m away - Major
Walpole Road, Colliers WoodHighway improvement works · TRANSPORT FOR LONDON (TFL) · Some carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
900 m away
Major infrastructure projects within 30 km
- Decideddecided Sept 2014
10.8 km away - Pre-applicationapplication due March 2027
12.9 km away - Pre-applicationapplication due March 2028
13.7 km away - Decided
Silvertown TunnelHighways · The new road tunnel will pass under the River Thames between Silvertown and North Greenwich decided May 2018
15.3 km away - Pre-applicationapplication due December 2027
21.0 km away - Decideddecided Apr 2014
22.2 km away - Decided
Transport schemes within 20 km
- Transport
Northern line extension: Battersea Power StationNew Underground station, opened September 2021
Sept 2021
7.0 km away - Transport
Northern line extension: Nine ElmsNew Underground station, opened September 2021
Sept 2021
7.3 km away - TransportMay 2022
10.9 km away - Transport
HS2: Old Oak Common stationUnder construction (HS2 and Elizabeth line interchange)
under construction
13.4 km away - Transport
Brent Cross West stationNew Thameslink station, opened December 2023
Dec 2023
17.3 km away
6 new homes completedflats · Jul 2025
Jul 2025
1.9 km away
New homes6 new homes completedflats · Jul 2025
Jul 2025
1.9 km away New homes6 new homes completedflats · Jul 2025
Jul 2025
1.8 km away Planning permissionJul 2025
750 m away New homes6 new homes completedflats · Jul 2025
Jul 2025
1.5 km away New homes6 new homes completedflats · Jul 2025
Jul 2025
1.7 km away New homes7 new homes completedflats · Jun 2025
Jun 2025
1.1 km away New homes6 new homes completedflats · May 2025
May 2025
1.5 km away New homes32 new homes completed25 flats, 7 houses · Apr 2025
May 2025
1.6 km away Planning permissionApr 2025
2.0 km away New homes7 new homes completedflats · Apr 2025
Apr 2025
1.9 km away New homes6 new homes completedflats · Apr 2025
Apr 2025
1.9 km away New homes6 new homes completedflats · Mar 2025
Mar 2025
1.8 km away Planning permissionMar 2025
1.4 km away New homes5 new homes completedflats · Jan 2025
Jan 2025
1.9 km away New homes19 new homes completedflats · Dec 2024
Dec 2024
600 m away Planning permissionNov 2024
1.6 km away New homes9 new homes completedflats · Oct 2024
Oct 2024
750 m away Planning permissionOct 2024
1.9 km away Planning permissionAug 2024
1.9 km away Planning permissionJul 2024
1.2 km away Planning permissionJun 2024
1.9 km away Planning permissionJun 2024
1.9 km away Planning permissionJun 2024
1.8 km away Planning permissionMay 2024
100 m away Planning permissionMar 2024
500 m away Planning permissionFeb 2024
1.7 km away Planning permissionJan 2024
1.9 km away New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 72 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
Application Under Consideration
18 - 20, DEVONSHIRE ROAD, SW19 2ENAPPLICATION FOR TWO REAR DORMERS, FRONT ROOFLIGHTS, THE CONVERSION OF ROOFSPACE AND INTERNAL ALTERATIONSMerton 26/FULL/1835 · All Other
Aug 2026
300 m away
Approved30A, Byton Road, SW17 9HEAlterations including erection of rear dormer roof extension to main rear roof and roof extension above two storey back addition.Wandsworth 2026/2463 · All Other
Jul 2026
500 m away Refused34, LINKS ROAD, SW17 9ETCONVERSION OF SINGLE DWELLINGHOUSE (C3) INTO A HMO (C4)Merton 26/FULL/1259 · All Other · 4 homes proposed
Jun 2026
350 m away Approved35, CRUSOE ROAD, CR4 3LJAPPLICATION FOR THE ERECTION OF AN L SHAPE REAR DORMER ROOF EXTENSION WITH FRONT ROOF LIGHTSMerton 26/HOUSE/1227 · Householder
Jun 2026
50 m away Approved32, Byton Road, SW17 9HJAlterations including erection of mansard roof extension to main rear roof and extension above part of two-storey back addition.Wandsworth 2026/2111 · All Other
Jun 2026
450 m away Approved236, Sellincourt Road, SW17 9SBAlterations including erection of mansard extension to main rear roof slope with formation of a roof terrace above the rear two-storey addition and 1.7m high obscure privacy screen.Wandsworth 2026/2065 · All Other
Jun 2026
450 m away Refused8, FRIDAY ROAD, CR4 3JQDEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING REAR CONSERVATORY AND THE ERECTION OF A TWO-STOREY REAR EXTENSION Merton 26/HOUSE/1162 · Householder
Jun 2026
200 m away Approved48, SHERE LODGE, HAREWOOD ROADAPPLICATION FOR THE RETENTION OF THE RENDERED FACADE TO THE EXISTING BUILDINGMerton 26/FULL/0986 · All Other
May 2026
350 m away Approved98, Longley Road, SW17 9LHErection of a single storey side and rear extension.Wandsworth 2026/1618 · All Other
May 2026
400 m away Refused74, FLEMING MEAD, CR4 3LWAPPLICATION FOR A REAR DORMER ROOF EXTENSION, HIP TO GABLE EXTENSION, TWO STOREY REAR EXTENSION, EXTERNAL INSULATION, INSTALLATION OF A FRONT WINDOW AT FIRST FLOOR LEVEL, INSTALLATION OF A FRONT PORCH AND INSTALLATION OF SOLAR PANELS TO FRONT ROOF PITCH AND FLAT DORMER ROOF.Merton 26/HOUSE/0835 · Householder
May 2026
300 m away Approved5, Boscombe Road, SW17 9JL5 Boscombe Road LDCMerton 26/LDCP/0746 · All Other
Apr 2026
400 m away Approved59A, Glasford Street, SW17 9HLAlterations including erection of mansard roof extension to main rear; extension above part of two-storey back addition; formation of roof terrace with 1.7m high screen surround. Installation of external staircase to the rear garden.Wandsworth 2026/1336 · All Other
Apr 2026
400 m away Approved68, TYNEMOUTH ROAD, CR4 2BNAPPLICATION FOR THE ERECTION OF REAR DORMER ROOF EXTENSION AND TWO ROOFLIGHTS ON FRONT ROOF SLOPEMerton 26/HOUSE/0722 · Householder
Apr 2026
400 m away Approved57, Glasford Street, SW17 9HLLoft conversion with the erection of an L-shaped mansard on the main and outrigger roofs, forming a roof terrace with privacy glazing on the outrigger. Insertion of three roof lights in the front slope and a metal spiral staircase in the rear gardenWandsworth 2026/1180 · All Other
Mar 2026
400 m away Approved42A, Bickersteth Road, SW17 9SQAlterations including erection of mansard roof extension to main rear roof (with French doors and safety railings) and extension above part of two-storey back addition; Formation of roof terrace above two-storey back addition with 1.7m high screen surround. Installation of an external spiral staircase from first floor level to ground floor level.Wandsworth 2026/0923 · Householder
Mar 2026
450 m away Approved114, Longley Road, SW17 9LHErection of a dormer extension above the rear two-storey back addition.Wandsworth 2026/0728 · All Other
Mar 2026
350 m away ApprovedFlat A, Trevelyan Road, SW17 9LPInstallation of rooflight to existing single storey rear extension.Wandsworth 2026/0469 · All Other
Mar 2026
450 m away Approved45, Gorringe Park Avenue, CR4 2DDProposed Single storey rear extension.Merton 26/HOUSE/0194 · Householder
Feb 2026
350 m away Approved45, Gorringe Park Avenue, CR4 2DD45 Gorringe Park Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 2DDMerton 26/LDCP/0195 · All Other
Feb 2026
350 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 solarWestcroft Leisure Centre, Westcroft Road - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 270 kW
Oct 2024
5.6 km away Rooftop solarSainsburys Supermarket, Trafalgar Way - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 570 kW
Oct 2024
5.7 km away Running nearest: Beddington EfW (energy from waste, 4.3 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.
Major, plannedBlackshaw Road, LondonHighway improvement works · TRANSPORT FOR LONDON (TFL) · No carriageway incursion
May 2027 to May 2027
900 m away Major, plannedUniversity Road, Colliers WoodHighway improvement works · TRANSPORT FOR LONDON (TFL) · No carriageway incursion
May 2027 to May 2027
900 m away Major, plannedHigh Street Collier'S Wood, Colliers WoodHighway improvement works · TRANSPORT FOR LONDON (TFL) · Road closure
May 2027 to May 2027
900 m away DfT Street Manager permits (OGL), England. Dates are the planned ones; works often finish early or overrun.
Highways · M25 Junction 10, near Wisley, Surrey and A3 between Cobham/Byfleet and Ripley/Ockham.
decided May 2022
22.5 km away
Pre-applicationHeathrow WestAirports · Heathrow Airport and land to the north-west and west of Heathrow Airport application due November 2027
22.9 km away Decideddecided Feb 2017
23.8 km away DecidedRiverside Energy ParkGenerating Stations · Immediately to the west of the existing Riverside Resource Recovery Facility,Bexley, London decided Apr 2020
24.0 km away 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.