The Planning Applications Committee of Wandsworth Council met on Thursday 15 September 2011 to consider a range of planning applications and enforcement matters. The meeting's agenda included numerous proposals for residential development, alterations to existing properties, and changes of use, alongside reports on recent planning decisions and the closure of enforcement investigation files.

Applications for Development

The committee was scheduled to consider a significant number of planning applications for new developments and alterations to existing properties across the borough. These included proposals for:

Residential Development and Alterations

• 1B Clive Court, Abercrombie Street, SW11: A proposal for the construction of a mansard roof extension to add an additional floor, providing two new flats. This application was recommended for approval, subject to standard conditions.
• Land rear of 2 Ashvale Road, SW17: The demolition of an existing building and the erection of two-storey and three-storey buildings to provide five flats. This application was recommended for approval, subject to conditions including a requirement for the flats to be built to a minimum standard of Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3.
• 1B Bassingham Road, SW18: Erection of a rear mansard roof extension and a roof terrace over part of a back addition. The recommendation was to approve, subject to conditions including materials matching existing and screening to the terrace.
• Battersea Park School, 401 Battersea Park Road, SW11: A variation of a condition to allow for up to 42 Sunday car boot sales a year, an increase from the previous limit of 30. The recommendation was to approve the variation of the condition.
• 234 Beechcroft Road, SW17: Erection of a dormer window to the side roof slope. The recommendation was to grant planning permission, subject to conditions including obscured glazing for the dormer window.
• 17 Berber Road, SW11: Erection of a single-storey rear extension and two rear roof extensions. The recommendation was to grant planning permission, subject to conditions including materials matching existing and obscured glazing for a window in the extension over the back addition.
• Site adjoining 49 Blandfield Road, SW12: Construction of three two-storey houses with accommodation at roof level, amenity space, and a 14-space car park. The recommendation was to grant planning permission, subject to conditions including details of hardstanding for porosity and a requirement for the units to be built to a minimum standard of Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3.
• 49 Brodrick Road, SW17: Demolition of an existing ground floor rear extension and erection of a replacement side/rear extension, along with an additional storey over an existing two-storey back addition. The recommendation was to grant planning permission, subject to conditions including tree protection, materials matching existing, and obscure glazing.
• 1 Chelverton Road, SW15: Demolition of single-storey storage buildings at the rear and erection of a one-bedroom house with amenity space. Additionally, a change of use of the ground floor and basement of No. 1 to provide one flat, with the formation of front and rear lightwells. The recommendation was to grant planning permission, subject to numerous conditions including details of boundary treatment, materials, refuse, landscaping, and archaeological investigations.
• 1 Crieff Road, SW18: Retention of three rear dormers, with amendments to enlarge them from a previously approved scheme. The recommendation was to grant planning permission, subject to a condition for materials to match existing.
• 27 and 28 Dighton Road, SW18: Demolition of two semi-detached houses and erection of four three-storey terraced houses with basements to two of the houses. The recommendation was to grant planning permission, subject to conditions including details of site levels, materials, landscaping, and a requirement for the development to be implemented in accordance with approved sustainability measures and built to a minimum standard of Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3.
• 10 Dryburgh Road, SW15: Alterations including part single, part two-storey rear extension, side roof extension, rear dormer, and insertion of rooflights. The recommendation was to grant planning permission, subject to conditions including materials matching existing, obscured glazing, and details of window materials and finishes.
• 30 Eccles Road, SW11: Construction of a rear roof extension and roof terrace above the back addition. The recommendation was to grant planning permission, subject to conditions including materials matching existing and details of a privacy screen for the roof terrace.
• 36 Erpingham Road, SW15: Renewal of planning permission for the demolition of a house and erection of a new three-storey house with basement, attached to No. 38. A separate application for Conservation Area Consent for the demolition was also considered. The recommendation was to grant planning permission and Conservation Area Consent, subject to conditions including details of boundary treatment, materials, and a detailed Energy Statement to achieve Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3.
• 167 Felsham Road, SW15: Erection of a rear mansard roof extension with French doors and safety railings, and a mansard roof extension over part of a two-storey back addition. The recommendation was to grant planning permission, subject to conditions including materials matching existing and obscured glazing.
• St. James Court, 2 Florence Way, SW12: Outline application for the demolition of an existing care home and construction of a replacement part single/part two/part three-storey care home. The recommendation was to grant planning permission, subject to conditions including details of reserved matters, refuse, obscure glazing, parking, and a requirement for the development to be built to a minimum standard of BREEAM 'Very Good'.
• 48 Garfield Road, SW11: Construction of a single-storey rear/side extension, part two-storey rear extension, and a rear Juliet balcony. The recommendation was to grant planning permission, subject to conditions including materials matching existing.
• 27 Gladwyn Road, SW15: Erection of a rear roof extension with French doors and safety railings, an extension over part of a back addition, and a single-storey side and rear extension. The recommendation was to grant planning permission, subject to conditions including materials matching existing and no use of flat roof as a roof terrace.
• 37 Herondale Avenue, SW18: Alterations to enlarge a rear dormer and erect a side dormer. The recommendation was to grant planning permission, subject to conditions including materials matching existing and obscure glazing for the side dormer.
• 1-9 Hildreth Street Mews, SW12: Construction of an additional floor of accommodation to two central buildings to provide five new flats, including balconies. The recommendation was to refuse planning permission due to overdevelopment, poor design, and adverse impact on neighbouring amenity.
• 27/27A Himley Road, SW17: Variation of a condition of a previous planning permission to allow the retention of the existing house at No. 27, with associated changes to the width of the proposed access road. The recommendation was to approve the variation, subject to conditions regarding signage and no additional obstacles in the access way.
• 42A Huntspill Street, SW17: Demolition of a side garage and side/rear extensions, and erection of a two-storey house with a single-storey back addition. The recommendation was to grant planning permission, subject to conditions including materials matching existing, landscaping, and no additional windows in the south-east elevation.
• 26 Jaggard Way, SW12: Change of use from a light industrial/business unit to a personal fitness training studio. The recommendation was to grant planning permission, subject to conditions including use restrictions, opening hours, and no amplified music.
• 13 Limburg Road, SW11: Conversion of a house into two flats and construction of a single-storey rear extension, along with rear roof extensions. The recommendation was to grant planning permission, subject to conditions including materials matching existing and obscured glazing.
• Wandsworth Cemetery, Magdalen Road, SW18: Variation of conditions of a previous planning permission to allow the use of the building as a nursery for up to 42 children, with extended opening hours. The recommendation was to grant planning permission, subject to conditions including limited opening times, restricted use, a maximum number of pupils, and details of cycle parking.
• 1 Melrose Road, SW18: Demolition of an existing bungalow and erection of two two-storey houses with accommodation at basement and roof levels, and off-street parking. The recommendation was to grant planning permission, subject to conditions including details of boundary treatment, materials, landscaping, obscure glazing, and a requirement for the development to be built to a minimum standard of Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3.
• First Floor rear of 179-181 Merton Road, SW18: Alterations including the insertion of rooflights in side elevations in connection with the use of the first floor as a one-bedroom flat. The recommendation was to grant planning permission, subject to conditions including obscured glazing for side windows.
• 543 Old York Road, SW18: Demolition of an existing building and erection of a part single, part two-storey building with basement for a restaurant/cafe, and a three-bedroom maisonette above. The recommendation was to grant planning permission, subject to conditions including details of site levels, materials, ventilation equipment, archaeological investigations, opening hours for the restaurant, soundproofing, and sustainability standards.
• Unit 3, 8 Putney High Street, SW15: Erection of a roof extension at fourth-floor level with a front mansard and rear roof terrace for use with the front part of the third floor as a two-bedroom maisonette. The recommendation was to grant planning permission, subject to conditions including materials, soundproofing, and screening to the balcony.
• 2 Roedean Crescent, SW15: Demolition of an existing house and erection of two two-storey detached houses with accommodation at roof level, off-street parking, and rear terraces. The recommendation was to grant planning permission, subject to conditions including details of boundary treatment, materials, landscaping, obscure glazing, and sustainability standards.
• 3 Spencer Walk, SW15: Erection of a two-storey side extension, excavation to enlarge a front lightwell, and alterations to side and rear window openings, including insertion of folding doors. The recommendation was to grant planning permission, subject to conditions including materials matching existing and no use of flat roof.
• 14 Stott Close, SW18: Erection of a single-storey rear extension and two dormer windows in the rear roof slope. The recommendation was to grant planning permission, subject to conditions including materials matching existing and no use as a roof terrace.
• 110A Sugden Road, SW11: Construction of a rear mansard-style roof extension. The recommendation was to grant planning permission, subject to conditions including materials matching existing and obscured glazing.
• 228 Upper Richmond Road, SW15: Use of the rear part of the ground floor and the basement for exercise classes (Class D2), with a retail area at the front. The recommendation was to grant planning permission, subject to conditions including refuse details, soundproofing, opening hours, and no amplified music.
• 37 Wakehurst Road, SW11: Alterations including extending a hip roof to form a gable in connection with a mansard-style rear roof extension and construction of an additional storey over a two-storey back addition. The recommendation was to grant planning permission, subject to conditions including materials matching existing.
• 14 Westcote Road, SW16: Demolition of a single-storey back addition and construction of a new part single/part two-storey rear extension, and a rear roof extension raising the ridge line. The recommendation was to grant planning permission, subject to conditions including materials matching existing, increased ridge height, and no additional windows in the south-east elevation.

Council Development

• Hotham Primary School, 17 Charlwood Road, SW15: Details of boundary treatment, materials, ventilation equipment, tree protection measures, and replacement trees, pursuant to conditions of a previous planning permission for demolition of an extension and provision of a new hall, kitchen, and plant room. The recommendation was to approve.

Enforcement Matters

The committee was also scheduled to receive reports on enforcement matters, detailing alleged breaches of planning control and the Borough Planner's recommendations. These included:

• 19 Ansell Road, SW17: Alleged use as three flats. The recommendation was to authorise enforcement action to revert the property to two flats.
• 100 Coverton Road, SW17: Alleged use as two flats. The recommendation was to authorise enforcement action to revert the property to a single dwelling.
• 120 Tooting Bec Road, SW17: Alleged high rear boundary fence. The recommendation was to take no enforcement action.
• 94-98 and 100 Upper Richmond Road, SW15: Alleged tables and chairs on the highway and use as a sitting out area. The recommendation was that there were insufficient planning grounds for taking action.

Decisions

A report was presented for information detailing recent decisions on planning applications made under delegated authority and by the Planning Applications Committee. This report provided statistics on approved and refused applications over three previous periods.

Investigation Files

A report was presented detailing the closure of investigation files on complaints alleging a breach of planning control during August 2011. This report listed numerous cases where no breach was found or where action was deemed not expedient.