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House prices in London Borough of Wandsworth: average £686,076, -5.5% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has London Borough of Wandsworth received?
London Borough of Wandsworth received 7,530 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 88%.
How long does London Borough of Wandsworth take to decide applications?
London Borough of Wandsworth takes an average of 72 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for London Borough of Wandsworth?
London Borough of Wandsworth approves 88% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in London Borough of Wandsworth?
Submit your representation to London Borough of Wandsworth during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the London Borough of Wandsworth planning portal.
Can I appeal a London Borough of Wandsworth planning decision?
Yes. If London Borough of Wandsworth refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 1,084 appeals were lodged against London Borough of Wandsworth decisions in the last 24 months, with a 26% success rate.

Planning data sourced from London Borough of Wandsworth planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About London Borough of Wandsworth Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the London Borough of Wandsworth area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

The London Borough of Wandsworth, located in South West London, is part of Inner London and boasts a population of approximately 329,677 residents. Key communities within the borough include Battersea, Balham, Putney, Tooting, and Wandsworth Town, making it a vibrant area for various planning applications and developments. The council was established in 1 April 1965.

The council area encompasses 13 towns and villages, including Battersea and Putney. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, London Borough of Wandsworth received 7,530 planning applications. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (1,192), tree works (533), outline applications (352). 90 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1,084 planning appeals were lodged against London Borough of Wandsworth decisions, of which 249 were allowed and 710 were dismissed (26% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for London Borough of Wandsworth above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the London Borough of Wandsworth planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.