The Wandsworth Borough Council Planning Applications Committee met on Thursday, 17 September 2026, to consider a range of planning applications. The committee granted planning permission for five applications, including a change of use for Arch 79, rear of 326 to 342 Queenstown Road, SW11 8NE, and extensions to properties at 3 Southdean Gardens, SW19 6NT, and 2 Worcester Gardens, SW11 6LR. Permission was refused for an advertisement structure at Wandsworth Roundabout, SW18, and granted for a temporary flower stall at Clapham Junction Railway Station, SW11 2QP.

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

The committee granted planning permission for the change of use of Arch 79 to a food and drink establishment, local community use, and drinking establishment with expanded food provision. The permission is for a temporary period of two years, with conditions attached to mitigate noise and amenity impacts. Councillor Tony Belton expressed concerns about the website being taken down prior to the meeting, but Councillor Ravi Govindia, Chair of the Committee, noted that hard copies of objections were available. The application had been deferred on two previous occasions. Councillor Claire Davis, a ward councillor, spoke against the application, citing residents' concerns about noise and the appropriateness of the location. Janet Ferguson, the planning manager, responded that the site was within the Central Activities Zone where such uses are acceptable. The committee voted 7 for approval, 1 against, and 1 abstention.

3 Southdean Gardens SW19 6NT

Planning permission was unanimously granted for alterations to the property, including a single-storey rear extension, a two-storey side extension, and a rear mansard roof extension. The decision was made after considering objections from neighbours regarding overdevelopment, scale, and impact on daylight and sunlight. Amendments were made to the proposals, including reducing the eaves height of the side extension and altering the form of the rear roof extension, which addressed some of the concerns raised.

Wandsworth Roundabout, Wandsworth Bridge SW18

The committee unanimously refused planning permission for the replacement of an existing advertisement structure with a new one featuring larger digital LED displays. The refusal was based on the grounds that the structure, scale, and design, as well as the cluttered nature of the display, would be visually intrusive. The proposal was considered contrary to policies LP1, LP2, and LP9 of the Local Plan, as well as D3 and D4 of the London Plan. Councillor Matthew Tiller raised concerns about driver distraction and the durability of the proposed structure. Councillor Zarah Wiles highlighted Transport for London's concerns about road safety risks and visual clutter, particularly for neurodivergent individuals.

Newcombe House 319 - 323 Battersea Park Road SW11 4LT

Planning permission was unanimously granted for the erection of a new floor of accommodation to create two two-bedroom flats, along with additional cycle and bin storage. The decision was made despite objections from residents concerning property value, noise during construction, loss of privacy, and inadequate parking and waste management. The committee noted that the proposal would contribute to housing supply and that the design was considered appropriate for the location. Conditions were attached regarding cycle parking, waste storage, and the materials to be used.

2 Worcester Gardens SW11 6LR

The committee unanimously granted planning permission for alterations to the property, including a roof extension, extension of a three-storey back addition, formation of a roof terrace, a replacement rear dormer, a single-storey rear extension, and excavation for a basement. Objections were raised regarding structural integrity, overlooking, construction disruption, and loss of light. The committee considered the proposals to be similar to a previously approved scheme and found that, subject to conditions, the development would preserve the character and appearance of the Clapham Common Conservation Area and would not cause unacceptable harm to neighbouring amenities.

Clapham Junction Railway Station, Flower Stall On Pavement Facing Entrance To Junction Shop, St John's Hill SW11 2QP

The committee granted planning permission for the retention of the existing flower stall for a temporary period of two years. This decision was made despite objections from some residents and the Wandsworth Conservation and Heritage Advisory Committee, who argued that the structure was visually intrusive, obstructed pedestrian flow, and harmed the conservation area. The committee acknowledged the harm caused to the conservation area but considered the temporary nature of the permission, given the ongoing masterplanning for the area, to be a mitigating factor. The decision was made with 8 votes in favour, 1 against, and 1 abstention. Councillor James Craig moved the motion for approval, highlighting the significant local support for the stall.

The committee also received reports for information on decisions made under delegated authority and by the committee, closure of investigation files, and closed appeals.