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Local Authority Report

Wandsworth London Borough Council

Region: London  •  Type: London Borough

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Performance Summary

87%
Householder approval rate
7.8 wks
Average decision time
93%
LDC approval rate
2,847
Applications received (2023/24)

Planning History at Your Property

14 Beechwood Avenue, SW18 2PQ

ReferenceDescriptionDecisionTimeline
2019/3847Rear single-storey extensionAPPROVED8 weeks
2015/1204Replacement windowsAPPROVED6 weeks

How Wandsworth Decides

Wandsworth operates a delegated scheme for most householder applications, meaning most decisions are made by planning officers rather than going to committee. The council has a strong track record of approving well-designed extensions that respect the character of the area.

Officers pay particular attention to the relationship of new work to neighbouring properties — especially rear extensions that could affect light or outlook. The council's Design and Development Standards SPD (2023) sets clear guidance on extension proportions, materials, and roof forms.

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Common Refusal Reasons at Wandsworth

1Overbearing impact on neighbour amenity
35% of refusals
2Loss of character — unsympathetic design
28% of refusals
3Loss of light to neighbouring windows
22% of refusals
4Outside PD limits but design guide not followed
15% of refusals

Permitted Development at Wandsworth

Standard Class A PD rights apply
No borough-wide Article 4 direction on householder PD
Conservation area Article 4 applies in Putney Heath, Wandsworth Common, and 3 other areas — check if your property is within one

Fee Schedule (April 2025)

Application typeFee
Householder application£528
LDC (proposed use)£264
LDC (existing use)£298
Prior approval (Class A/AA)£120
Full planning (householder)£528
Discharge of condition£145

Pre-Application Advice

Available

Yes

Householder fee

£150

Major development fee

£350

Response timeline

4–6 weeks

Recommendation: Pre-app advice is recommended for conservation area properties or any proposal affecting the street scene.

Tips for a Successful Application at Wandsworth

1Follow the Wandsworth Design and Development Standards SPD
2Submit a design and access statement for anything other than minor works
3Pre-application advice is especially useful in conservation areas
4Include annotated photos showing the existing context

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