The Wandsworth Council Planning Applications Committee is scheduled to meet on 26 February 2025 to review several planning applications, enforcement actions regarding alleged breaches of planning control, and reports on recent planning decisions and closed enforcement appeals. The committee will also look at a request to vary an existing Section 106 agreement¹ related to affordable housing.

Whitnell Way Estate Redevelopment

The committee will consider a report regarding a planning application for land at Whitnell Way Ashburton Chartfield Estate for the demolition of existing structures, including garages and a substation, and the construction of three new buildings. The proposed development aims to provide 32 residential homes for social rent, along with community space.

The report pack notes that the application, reference 2024/0307, is a Council's Own Application, and that the Head of Development Management (Wandsworth) recommends that it be approved with conditions, subject to a legal agreement and the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).

The application is for three sites across the Whitnell Way Estate, seeking permission for demolition and construction of three buildings, to provide 32 homes for social rent and a 54.5sqm community space. The three sites are referred to as WT1, WT2 and WT3. The report pack states that the proposed development would result in the loss of 50 car parking spaces, but would provide 15 new spaces, resulting in a net loss of 35 spaces. It also notes the removal of storage sheds and garages. The report pack also notes that the application has generated a significant number of objections, with concerns raised about loss of open space, harm to trees and biodiversity, and parking issues.

Lyford Road Development

The Planning Applications Committee will also consider an application for full permission at 45 Lyford Road for the demolition of existing buildings and replacement with a new four-bedroom family dwelling. The application, reference 2024/3793, includes reformation of the boundary of 33 Routh Road to include a detached garage previously associated with 45 Lyford Road.

The Head of Development Management (Wandsworth) recommends that this application be approved with conditions, and that it is CIL liable.

The report pack notes that the site is located within the Wandsworth Common Conservation Area, and that the proposed revised site at no. 45 Lyford Road would measure 200sqm, with 111sqm ceded to no. 33 Routh Road to be returned to garden land.

The report pack also notes that the application has generated objections, with concerns raised about overdevelopment, overlooking, and loss of off-street parking.

Fallsbrook Road Section 106 Deed of Variation

The committee will consider a report regarding an application, reference 2022/3330, to vary the Section 106 agreement¹ related to planning permission 2022/3978 at 157 Fallsbrook Road. The application seeks to replace on-site affordable housing with a financial contribution.

The Head of Service recommends that the committee approves the Section 106 Deed of Variation.

The report pack notes that the original Section 106 agreement included the provision of six affordable housing units as intermediate shared ownership and a payment of £27,486. The applicant is now seeking to pay a commuted sum of £950,000 in lieu of the on-site affordable housing.

Upper Tooting Road Development

The committee will consider a report regarding an application for full permission at 193-197 Upper Tooting Road for the erection of an additional storey and roof extension to create additional accommodation. The application, reference 2024/0690, also includes the conversion of the upper floors into 6 x 2-bedroom and 3 x 1 bedroom flats, with alterations to the existing retail units at ground floor and alterations to the rear extensions.

The Head of Development Management (Wandsworth) recommends that this application be approved with conditions, and that it is CIL liable.

The report pack notes that the site is located within Tooting Town Centre, and that the proposed development would result in a net increase of 309 sqm of market housing floorspace and a net decrease of 30 sqm of retail floorspace.

Mayford Road Development

The committee will consider a report regarding an application for full permission for garages west of 79 Mayford Road for the demolition of existing garages and the erection of a part single-storey, part two-storey building, in connection with providing 1 x 3-bed and 2 x 2-bed dwellings, along with associated landscaping, refuse and cycle storage. The application reference is 2024/2456.

The Head of Development Management (Wandsworth) recommends that this application be approved with conditions, and that it is CIL liable.

The report pack notes that the site is subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO 194/1994), and that the proposed development would result in the loss of 17 existing garages.

The report pack also notes that the application has generated a significant number of objections, with concerns raised about overdevelopment, loss of light, and pressure on parking.

Hollies Way Development

The committee will consider a report regarding a householder application at 18 Hollies Way Temperley Road for the erection of single-storey side and first floor extensions, alterations to hard and soft landscaping, and alterations to the boundary treatment. The application reference is 2024/3642.

The Head of Development Management (Wandsworth) recommends that this application be approved with conditions.

The report pack notes that the site is located adjacent to the eastern boundary of the Nightingale Lane Conservation Area, and that the proposal seeks to replicate the footprint, design, form and materials of the existing dwelling at no. 1 Hollies Way.

The report pack also notes that the application has generated objections, with concerns raised about the design being out of character with the area and the potential for reduced natural light to nearby properties.

Alderbrook Road Development

The committee will consider a report regarding an application at 10 Alderbrook Road to vary condition 2 of planning permission 2023/3162, to allow alterations to internal layouts and installation of new windows to side elevations. The application reference is 2024/3775.

The Head of Development Management (Wandsworth) recommends that this application be approved with conditions, and that it is CIL liable.

The report pack notes that the proposal comprises an application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, to vary the following condition pursuant to the previous proposal ref: 2023/3162:

• Condition 2 (in accordance with approved drawings)

The proposal seeks permission for the below changes:

• Relocating the 2 x 1 bed flats approved over the first floor with the 3 bed flat on the second floor and vice versa. No changes to the GIA of the flats are proposed.
• South facing side elevation:
  • Ground floor: installation of one new obscured glazed window.
  • First floor: installation of one new obscured glazed window.
  • Second floor:
    • installation of one new obscured glazed window.
    • replacement of brick detailing (blind window) with one obscured glazed window.
  • Third floor: installation of one new obscured glazed window.
• North facing side elevation:
  • Ground floor: installation of one new blind window.
  • First floor:
    • installation of one new obscured glazed window.
    • replacement of brick detailing (blind window) with one obscured glazed window.
  • Second floor: installation of one new obscured glazed window.
  • Third floor: installation of one new obscured glazed window.

Enforcement Action

The committee will review reports regarding alleged breaches of planning control in the borough, and consider whether to authorise enforcement action.

The reports pack includes the following cases:

• 54 Clapham Common North Side - The report concerns the alleged erection of a roof terrace on the second-floor back addition without planning permission. The Head of Development Management (Wandsworth) recommends authorising the issue of an enforcement notice to secure removal of the unauthorised roof terrace. The report pack notes that two retrospective planning applications have been withdrawn, and that the design and materials of the roof terrace are out of keeping with the Clapham Common Conservation Area².
• 76-78 Tooting High Street - The report concerns the alleged demolition of garages and erection of a single-storey extension, and a material change of use to a mixed-use shisha lounge and restaurant without planning permission. The Head of Development Management (Wandsworth) recommends authorising the issue of an enforcement notice to secure removal of the unauthorised ground floor level rear extension.
• 1, 3, 5 and 7 Sisters Avenue - The report concerns the alleged replacement of timber-framed sash windows with uPVC framed windows without planning permission. The Head of Development Management (Wandsworth) recommends authorising the issue of an enforcement notice to secure removal of the unauthorised uPVC framed windows and reinstatement of timber framed sash windows.

Other Matters

The committee will also review reports on recent planning decisions made under delegated authority and by the Planning Applications Committee, and on the closure of investigation files on complaints alleging a breach of planning control. Councillor Tony Belton is scheduled to chair the meeting.