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Planning Applications Committee - Thursday, 22 October 2026 - 7.30 p.m.
October 22, 2026 at 7:30 pm Planning Applications Committee View on council website Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)Summary
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The Wandsworth Borough Council Planning Applications Committee met on Thursday, 22 October 2026. Key decisions included the approval of a new clubhouse for Southfields Lawn Tennis Club, subject to conditions, and a temporary 12-month approval for extended opening hours for a Burger King drive-through restaurant in Balham Hill. The committee also authorised the issue of an enforcement notice to cease the unauthorised use of a property as short-stay accommodation.
Southfields Lawn Tennis Club Clubhouse
The committee approved planning permission for the replacement of the existing clubhouse at Southfields Lawn Tennis Club on Gressenhall Road, SW18 1PQ. The decision was made despite an officer recommendation to refuse permission due to concerns about the loss of several trees, including two protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO). Councillor Crivelli spoke in favour of the application, highlighting the poor condition of the existing clubhouse and the community benefits provided by the club. He argued that the proposed development offered ecological improvements and had no local objections. Head of Development Management, Nick Calder, reiterated the officer's concerns about tree retention, stating that the proposed replacement planting would not adequately compensate for the loss of existing trees. However, the committee voted to approve the application, empowering the Chair and Mr. Calder to agree on appropriate conditions with Councillor Belton.
Burger King Drive-Through Opening Hours
Planning permission was granted, with conditions, for an extension to the opening hours of the Burger King drive-through restaurant at 67-93 Balham Hill, SW12 9DP. The approval was for a temporary period of 12 months, with an informative to remind the applicant about delivery drivers observing highway conditions and providing appropriate facilities. Councillor Barron read a statement on behalf of local councillors opposing the extension, citing concerns about noise, anti-social behaviour, litter, and the cumulative impact on the neighbourhood. Environmental Health officers raised no objection based on a noise assessment but recommended a noise management plan. The committee ultimately voted to approve the application on a temporary, one-year basis, responding to concerns about resident amenity and the police's suggestion of a trial period. An additional condition was added to remind the applicant about delivery drivers' behaviour.
Enforcement Action at 113 Gassiot Road
The committee unanimously resolved to authorise the issue of an enforcement notice at 113 Gassiot Road, SW17 8LD, to secure the cessation of its unauthorised use as short-stay accommodation. The property had been operating as short-stay accommodation, advertised on platforms like Airbnb, and evidence indicated that the 90-night threshold for such use without planning permission had been exceeded. The use was deemed contrary to national and local planning policies protecting the housing stock and local amenity.
Tree Preservation Orders Confirmed
Two Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) were confirmed by the committee. TPO 520/2026 relates to a Scots Pine and a Yew tree at 12 Princes Way, SW19 6QG, which were made following a pre-application for redevelopment of the site. TPO 521/2026 protects a Poplar tree at 24 Swinburne Road, SW15 5EB, which was made after an application to significantly reduce its height was refused. No objections were received for either TPO.
Other Decisions
The committee also received reports for information on:
- Minutes of the previous meeting held on 17 September 2026.
- Declarations of Interest, with Councillor Cooper noting her membership of the London Assembly for transparency.
- Planning application 2025/3185 at Land to the rear of 14 Cromer Villas Road, SW18 1PN, which had been withdrawn by the applicant.
- Planning application 2026/1413 at 28 Nightingale Square, SW12 8QN, which was approved with conditions.
- Decisions made under delegated authority and by the committee.
- Closure of investigation files.
- Closed appeals.
Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
Decision summaries below are AI-generated from the council’s published record. Check the council source or the full decision page before relying on them.
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Enforcement (Paper No. 26-256)
Recommendations ApprovedThe Planning Applications Committee of Wandsworth Council decided on 22/10/2026 to authorise the issue of an enforcement notice to secure the cessation of unauthorised use as short-stay accommodation. This includes authorising any other legal or direct action necessary.
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Tree Preservation Orders (Paper No. 26-257)
Recommendations ApprovedThe Planning Applications Committee resolved to confirm two Tree Preservation Orders on 22/10/2026. These confirmed orders are TPO 520/2026 for trees at 12 Princes Way and TPO 521/2026 for a tree at 24 Swinburne Road.
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Minutes - 17th September 2026
Recommendations ApprovedThe Planning Applications Committee of Wandsworth Council confirmed the minutes of their meeting held on 17th September 2026. This decision was made on 22nd October 2026.
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Closed Appeals (Paper No. 26-260)
Recommendations ApprovedThe Planning Applications Committee of Wandsworth Council received a report for information on 22 October 2026. The report detailed five appeals dismissed and one appeal allowed during September 2026.
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Closure of Investigation Files (Paper No. 26-259)
Recommendations ApprovedThe Planning Applications Committee of Wandsworth Council decided on 22/10/2026 to receive the report for information. The report detailed the closure of investigation files following complaints alleging breaches of planning control. It listed six cases: four where breaches were resolved, one where no breach was found, and one where it was not expedient to take action.
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Decisions (Paper No. 26-258)
Recommendations ApprovedThe Planning Applications Committee decided to receive the report for information on 22/10/2026. The report detailed recent planning application decisions made under delegated authority and by the committee.
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Applications (Paper No. 26-255)
Recommendations ApprovedThe Planning Applications Committee approved planning permission for Southfields Lawn Tennis Club, Gressenhall Road, SW18 1PQ, on 22/10/2026. The committee also granted planning permission for a restaurant at 67-93 Balham Hill, SW12 9DP, subject to conditions, and for 28 Nightingale Square, SW12 8QN, noting it was CIL liable. An application for land to the rear of 14 Cromer Villas Road, SW18 1PN, was withdrawn by the applicant.
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Declarations of Interest
Recommendations ApprovedThe Planning Applications Committee of Wandsworth Council decided to approve recommendations on 22/10/2026. Councillor Cooper noted her membership of the London Assembly for transparency regarding potential Greater London Authority-related agenda items.
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