Ravi Govindia - Councillor for Wandsworth (East Putney)

Councillor Ravi Govindia

Conservative East Putney

Email: cllr.r.govindia@wandsworth.gov.uk

Council: Wandsworth

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Member) Borough Residents' Forum Planning Applications Committee (Member) Housing Committee (Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

49 meetings · Page 1 of 10

Council Member

Wandsworth Council

February 04, 2026
Housing Committee Member

Wandsworth Council

The Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, 21 January 2026, was set to cover a range of significant housing matters. Key discussions were anticipated regarding the development of new council homes at Battersea Power Station and the ongoing renewal of the Alton Estate. The committee was also scheduled to review the Housing Revenue Account budget, including proposed rent increases, and receive an update on the use and standards of temporary accommodation. Additionally, a report from the Social Housing Improvement Task and Finish Group was to be presented, alongside an independent report into the Fox House fire.

January 21, 2026
Planning Applications Committee Member

Wandsworth Council

The Planning Applications Committee meeting on 20 January 2026 saw the approval of several significant development proposals, including residential units in Balham and Mitcham Road, and a substantial expansion of the Vivienne Westwood studios in Elcho Street. The committee also confirmed three Tree Preservation Orders and noted recent planning decisions and closed investigation files.

January 20, 2026
Planning Applications Committee Member

Wandsworth Council

The Wandsworth Council Planning Applications Committee is scheduled to meet on 18 December 2025. The committee is expected to discuss several planning applications, alleged breaches of planning control, and a proposed Tree Preservation Order (TPO). They will also review recent planning decisions, closed investigation files, and closed appeals.

December 18, 2025
Council Member

Wandsworth Council

Wandsworth Council met to discuss a range of issues, including treasury management, community safety in Clapham Junction, affordable housing, and waste collection. A motion on value for money for support for Wandsworth residents was passed, while a motion on the council tax surcharge was defeated.

December 10, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

107 decisions · Page 16 of 22

Closure of Investigation Files (Paper No. 25-101)

From: Agenda and minutes - December 01, 2025

...to receive a report regarding the closure of investigation files (Paper No. 25-101) for information.

Recommendations Approved

Declarations of Interest

From: Agenda and minutes - December 01, 2025

...that there were no declarations of interest made at the meeting and the recommendations were approved.

Recommendations Approved

Enforcement (Paper No. 25-99)

From: Agenda and minutes - December 01, 2025

...to authorise enforcement notices and any necessary legal or direct action to remove an unauthorised roof terrace at 54 Clapham Common North Side, an unauthorised ground floor level rear extension at 76-78 Tooting High Street, and unauthorised uPVC framed windows at 1, 3, 5 & 7 Sisters Avenue, requiring reinstatement of timber framed sash windows.

Recommendations Approved

Closure of Investigation Files (Paper No. 25-06)

From: Agenda and decisions - January 21, 2025

...to receive the report regarding the closure of investigation files (Paper No. 25-06) for information.

Recommendations Approved

Applications (Paper No. 25-02)

From: Agenda and decisions - January 21, 2025

... that had an appeal not been lodged against non-determination, the Committee was minded to refuse planning permission for the demolition of the existing building and construction of three new buildings (between 12 and 22 storeys in height), comprising 55 residential units (Use Class C3) and Student Accommodation comprising 762 student bedrooms (Sui Generis) along with 495sqm (GIA) flexible Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) and/or Local Community and Learning (Class F) floorspace with associated works including hard and soft landscaping, car parking, new vehicular access/servicing, and other ancillary works at Booker Cash & Carry and BMW Car Service Garage, 41-49 and 49-59 Battersea Park Road, SW8 5AL.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 49

Average per Month: 2.2

Decisions Recorded: 107