The Planning Applications Committee of Wandsworth Council met on Thursday 12 March 2026 to discuss a range of planning applications and tree preservation orders. The meeting's agenda included consideration of six planning applications for new developments and alterations to existing properties, as well as the confirmation of three Tree Preservation Orders. Additionally, reports on recent planning decisions, closed appeals, and the closure of investigation files were presented.

Planning Applications

The committee was scheduled to consider six planning applications:

Vauxhall Square, Land Bounded By Wandsworth Road, Parry Street, Bondway, Miles Street And Railway Viaduct, SW8

This application, designated as item 1, concerns observations to the London Borough of Lambeth regarding the redevelopment of the Vauxhall Square site. The proposal involves the erection of up to seven buildings ranging from three to 69 storeys, encompassing residential, commercial, student accommodation, hotel, office, and community uses. The report notes that Wandsworth Council has raised objections concerning the impact on daylight and sunlight for residents in neighbouring Wandsworth developments, the missed opportunity to connect the site with Nine Elms Park, and insufficient information regarding air quality impacts.

Alton Estate Redevelopment, Roehampton

Item 2 on the agenda is a hybrid planning application for the redevelopment of land at Nos. 1 to 29 Danebury Avenue, the Youth Club and Council offices at Nos. 36-38 Holybourne Avenue, Roehampton Library at 2 Danebury Avenue, and the Alton Practice GP Surgery at Nos. 208-210 Roehampton Lane. The proposal includes the demolition of existing buildings and the construction of two buildings of four and nine storeys to provide 55 affordable homes and 2,891 sqm of non-residential floorspace, including a replacement library, youth centre, Council offices, and healthcare facility. The report indicates a recommendation to approve the application subject to conditions and a legal agreement.

1 Riverside Yard, SW17 0BB

This application, item 3, seeks full planning permission for the erection of a two-storey building for use as a workshop and warehouse (Use Classes B2 and B8) with associated office space (Class E) at first-floor level. The proposal also includes the provision of car parking, cycle storage, and bin storage areas. The recommendation is to approve the application with conditions and subject to the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).

1A & 1B Manfred Road, SW15 2RS

Item 4 concerns alterations to these properties, including roof extensions to create an additional floor with associated dormers and rooflights. The proposal aims to reconfigure the internal layout to provide one three-bedroom and one two-bedroom flat, with associated cycle and refuse storage. The recommendation is to approve the application with conditions and subject to a legal agreement.

62 A & B Lavender Sweep, SW11 1HD

This application, item 5, proposes alterations including the erection of a hip-to-gable side roof extension and a mansard extension to the main rear roof. It also includes the formation of a roof terrace with a brick elevation and glazed screen, and a single-storey rear and side extension. These works are in connection with the internal reconfiguration of flats to provide one three-bedroom and one two-bedroom flat, with associated cycle and refuse storage. The recommendation is to approve with conditions and subject to the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).

31 Rush Hill Road, SW11 5NW

Item 6 involves alterations to this property, including the creation of a rear roof terrace with a glazed safety surround at first-floor level. The recommendation is to approve with conditions.

Tree Preservation Orders

The committee was also scheduled to consider the confirmation of three Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs):

• TPO 513/2025: Southfields Lawn Tennis Club, Gressenhall Road, SW8 1PQ (East Putney). This TPO covers one Sycamore and three Lime trees. An objection was received from an arboricultural consultant regarding the condition of some trees, but the council's tree officer deemed them suitable for protection.
• TPO 514/2025: 34 Rodway Road, SW15 5DS (Roehampton). This TPO protects a Lime tree in the rear garden, requested for protection following a proposal to fell it for a new house development. No objections were received.
• TPO 515/2025: 220 Balham High Road, SW12 9BS and Trinity St. Mary's CE Primary School, Balham Park Road, SW12 8DR (Trinity). This TPO protects five Robinia trees, requested for protection due to their visibility and amenity value, following a proposal to fell them. An objection was received regarding the structural soundness of some trees, but a subsequent application for their felling and replacement has been approved.

Other Reports

The committee was also due to receive reports on:

• Decisions: A summary of recent planning application decisions made under delegated authority and by the Planning Applications Committee during February 2026.
• Closed Appeals: A report detailing appeals that were closed during February 2026, including those allowed, dismissed, or withdrawn.
• Closure of Investigation Files: A report on investigation files closed in February 2026 following complaints alleging a breach of planning control.

The information presented in this article is based on the scheduled discussions outlined in the provided report pack and does not reflect any actual discussions or decisions made during the meeting. The status of the meeting was PENDINGCOUNCILPUBLICATION, meaning that the council had not yet published official minutes or outcomes.