The Conservation and Heritage Advisory Committee of Wandsworth Council was scheduled to consider a range of planning applications that could affect the borough's conservation areas and listed buildings. The committee was also due to review recent decisions made on planning applications that had previously been brought before them.

Applications for Consideration

The committee was scheduled to review several planning applications, with detailed reports provided for each. These applications concern developments that may impact the character or appearance of conservation areas and listed buildings within Wandsworth.

• Mixed-Use Development at Danebury Avenue, Holybourne Avenue, Roehampton Library, and Alton Practice GP Surgery (Application 2025/4614) This hybrid planning application involves the demolition of existing buildings and structures to construct affordable homes (Use Class C3). It also includes non-residential floorspace for a new library, youth centre, community hall, council offices, a healthcare facility, and workspace (Use Classes E, F1(d), F1(e) & F2(b)). The proposal also encompasses public realm improvements, landscaping, servicing access, car/cycle parking, and works to trees. An outline planning application is also included for external alterations and a change of use for Roehampton Library (Use Class F1(d)) to flexible commercial, business, service, and local community floorspace and/or a laundrette (Sui Generis).

• Battersea Power Station, Cringle Street, London, SW8 (Application 2025/4459) This application relates to the erection of structures, freestanding furniture, and an illuminated sign within Turbine Hall A of Battersea Power Station. These proposed structures are associated with the 'Chimney Lift Experience' on level 1 of Turbine Hall A.

• Land adjoining 99 Derinton Road SW17 8JA (Application 2025/4641) This application involves alterations including the erection of a two-storey building to accommodate four classrooms and ancillary spaces. It also includes the removal of an existing single-storey modular classroom building and its replacement with an artificial grass surface play area.

Review of Recent Decisions

The committee was scheduled to receive a report detailing recent decisions made by the Planning Applications Committee and the Head of Development Management (Wandsworth) on planning applications that had previously been considered by the Conservation and Heritage Advisory Committee.

• 89 Thurleigh Road SW12 (Application 2025/4124) This application involved alterations including the erection of a single-storey front extension at first-floor level, the installation of windows to the side elevation, the replacement of a garage door with glazing and louvres, the erection of a single-storey rear extension, and excavation to extend the basement with a rear lightwell. Landscaping, including works to trees, was also part of the proposal. The report indicated that planning permission was granted by delegated authority, despite the committee having previously unanimously objected to the application. Concerns had been raised about the proposed left-hand side of the front elevation not following the gable end of the building, the proposal being considered objectionable and damaging to the overall design, changes to the roof plan not being properly articulated, and the change to the garage door being out of character.

• Chivalry Hall 29A - 29B Chivalry Road, SW11 1HT (Application 2025/3241) This application proposed alterations including the installation of replacement windows and doors, a roof covering with rooflights, solar panels, and an air source heat pump, along with associated landscaping and refuse storage. It also included the erection of a single-storey side extension and the installation of balconies in connection with the reconfiguration of existing dwellings. The report noted that planning permission was granted by delegated authority, despite the committee having unanimously objected to the application. The committee's objections centred on unacceptable changes to the fenestration, particularly the Chivalry Row frontage, the removal of lancet windows on the side elevation, and changes to the size of windows and addition of glazing bars, which were felt to reduce the understanding of the original use of the hall. Strong reservations were also raised regarding the fenestration of the garden-facing wall and the depth of the proposed balconies.

The committee was also scheduled to note future meeting dates.