The Planning Applications Committee of Wandsworth Council met on Thursday 25 June 2026, deferring a decision on a controversial proposal for Arch 79 and approving several other planning applications. The committee also addressed enforcement actions and received updates on closed appeals and investigation files.

Arch 79, Rear Of 326 To 342 Queenstown Road, Queens Circus, SW11 8NE

The committee deferred a decision on the proposed change of use for Arch 79, a railway arch located near Queens Circus, to Class E(b) (food and drink), Class F2(b) (local community use), and a drinking establishment with expanded food provision (Sui Generis). This deferral was requested to allow for further consideration of a legal note submitted by Russell Cooke LLP, which raised new matters and specific requests regarding the application. The committee noted the additional information provided in the late items of correspondence.

Other Applications Approved

The committee approved several other planning applications:

• Garages to the rear of Coleman Court, Kimber Road, SW18 4NZ: Planning permission was granted for the demolition of two detached garage blocks and the erection of two two-bedroom single-storey dwellings.
• Arun Lodge, 147 Earlsfield Road, SW18 3DD: Planning permission was granted for alterations including a dormer roof extension and a single-storey rear extension to enlarge an existing House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) from seven to nine bedrooms. An informative was added regarding the maintenance of the garden area.
• Spencer Court, 140-142 Wandsworth High Street, SW18 4JJ: Planning permission was granted for alterations involving partial demolition, refurbishment, and reconfiguration to change the use from offices to nine residential units, including the addition of balconies and a roof terrace.
• Land rear of 2-28 Bickley Street, SW17 9NF: Planning permission was granted for the erection of three two-storey dwellings with associated bin stores, cycle parking, and landscaping. This decision was made subject to a Section 106 legal agreement and CIL liability. An informative was added regarding further archaeological investigations being shared with the Tooting History Group.
• 2 Altenburg Gardens, SW11 1JJ: Planning permission was granted for the demolition of an existing office building and the erection of a two-storey residential building with roof accommodation to provide one four-bedroom house.
• Bright Horizons Battersea Day Nursery and Pre-School, 18 Latchmere Road, SW11 2DX: Planning permission was granted for the demolition of the existing nursery building and its replacement with a three-storey building providing nine flats and a new nursery facility. This decision was made subject to conditions and CIL liability.
• Flat 4, 26 Yukon Road, SW12 9PU: Planning permission was granted for alterations including a mansard roof extension and the formation of a roof terrace.

Enforcement Actions

The committee also authorised enforcement actions on three properties:

• 28 Elmshaw Road, SW15 5EL: An enforcement notice was authorised to secure the cessation of the property's use as four self-contained flats and its return to a single-family dwellinghouse.
• Rear ground floor, 118 Upper Tooting Road, SW17 7EN: An enforcement notice was authorised to secure the cessation of the use of the rear ground floor as three self-contained studio flats and its return to its former condition.
• 41 St Johns Road, SW11 1QW: An enforcement notice was authorised to secure the removal of external roller shutters.

Information Reports

The committee received and noted reports for information on:

• Decisions (Paper No. 26-134): A report on recent planning application decisions made under delegated authority and by the committee.
• Closure of Investigation Files (Paper No. 26-135): A report on the closure of investigation files following complaints alleging breaches of planning control.
• Closed Appeals (Paper No. 26-136): A report on appeals closed during April and May 2026, detailing which appeals were allowed, dismissed, or withdrawn.

The meeting also noted apologies from Councillor Tiller due to the high heat warning. Councillor Leonie Cooper declared her membership of the London Assembly for transparency.