Balham, Wandsworth - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Balham, Wandsworth - Greater London.
Wandsworth - Greater London · England · settlement
About Balham
Balham is a vibrant area located in south-west London, predominantly within the London Borough of Wandsworth, with some portions extending into Lambeth. With a rich history dating back to Saxon times, Balham is noted in the Domesday Book as "Belgeham," making it a location of historical significance for planning applications and developments in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Wandsworth
- Parliamentary constituency: Tooting
- LSOA: Wandsworth 027B
Crime Statistics
569 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- anti-social-behaviour: 123
- violent-crime: 121
- shoplifting: 63
- vehicle-crime: 59
- other-theft: 44
- public-order: 33
- theft-from-the-person: 30
- criminal-damage-arson: 25
- burglary: 22
- drugs: 15
- bicycle-theft: 13
- robbery: 13
- other-crime: 6
- possession-of-weapons: 2
Flood Warnings
1 active flood warning near Balham.
- [Flood alert] Tidal Thames riverside from Putney Bridge to Teddington Weir
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Balham.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Balham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
105 planning applications found near Balham.
- - 40 Chestnut Grove London Wandsworth SW12 8JD
Loft conversion with front and rear mansard former to main roof and additional level over rear addition PLUS a single story ground floor wraparound extension to rear of property
Type: Full | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-05-10
View full details - - Bus Shelter Pavement Outside 46 Balham High Road London SW12 9AQ
INTERNAL ILLUMINATED SEQUENTIAL ADVERTISEMENT CAPABLE OF STATIC AND DYNAMIC CONTENT DISPLAY WITH AUTOMATIC ROTATION OF IMAGES
Type: Advertising | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Communication Station 3409 On Roof Top Of Du Cane Court Street Furniture Balham High Road London
The upgrade of the existing telecommunications base station comprising the removal of 3 no. antennas and replacement with 3 no. new antennas on existing support poles, the installation of 2 no. 300mm
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Bus Shelter Pavement Outside 195 Balham High Road London SW12 9BE
INTERNAL ILLUMINATED SEQUENTIAL ADVERTISEMENT CAPABLE OF STATIC AND DYNAMIC CONTENT DISPLAY WITH AUTOMATIC ROTATION OF IMAGES
Type: Advertising | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 34 A Sistova Road London Wandsworth SW12 9QS
Erection of a single-storey side and rear extension, excavation to form a lightwell serving the existing basement, installation of a new rear access gate to Rossiter Road, replacement/relocation of si
Type: Full | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Bus Shelter Pavement Outside 212 Balham High Road London SW12 9BS
INTERNAL ILLUMINATED SEQUENTIAL ADVERTISEMENT CAPABLE OF STATIC AND DYNAMIC CONTENT DISPLAY WITH AUTOMATIC ROTATION OF IMAGES
Type: Advertising | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Garages west of 79 Mayford Road SW12 8SH
Demolition of the existing garages and the erection of two single storey 3 bedroom dwellings along with associated landscaping, refuse and cycle storage.
Type: Outline | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 96 Rossiter Road London SW12 9RX
This is change of use to being an HMO for people in recovery from addiction. We were told when we purchased the property that it had previously been an HMO but apparently not. It also appears to be re
Type: Full | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 9 A Lynn Road London Wandsworth SW12 9LB
Replace existing timber sash windows with new double-glazed timber sash windows
Type: Full | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 33 Endlesham Road London Wandsworth SW12 8JX
Conversion of the property from three flats to a single-family dwelling and 1x studio flat with alterations including excavation to extend basement with enlargement of front and rear lightwells, erect
Type: Outline | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 134-152 Balham High Road SW12 9BN
The proposed development comprises replacement of the roof top plant, as well as a new CAT ladder for fire escape. The proposal also involves infilling the mesh wall metal fronting of the unloading ar
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Endlesham Road Care Home 58 Endlesham Road SW12 8JL
T1 Lime - Crown reduce back to previous points of reduction and shape T2 Lime - Crown reduce back to previous points of reduction and shape T3 Lime - Crown reduce back to previous points of reduction
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Waitrose Foodstore 134-152 Balham High Road SW12 9BN
Installation of an On-Demand Grocery hatch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 86 Flat Lower Ground Floor A Nightingale Lane London Wandsworth SW12 8NR
Replacement of single-glazed sliding sash windows and double???glazed timber door sets with new double???glazed timber sliding sash windows and door sets.
Type: Full | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 66 Ormeley Road London Wandsworth SW12 9QG
mansard dormer extension over rear addition roof PLUS a single story ground floor wrap around extension
Type: Full | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 21 Ormeley Road SW12 9QF
Non-material amendment to planning permission dated 29/05/2025 ref 2025/0877 (Alterations including erection of single storey rear and side extension.) to allow roof lights to side and rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 74 A 74A Caistor Mews Balham London SW12 8QW
Conversion of a light industrial Unit, Use Class B1(c) into a C3 dwellinghouse.
Type: Full | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 134-152 Balham High Road London Wandsworth SW12 9BN
3 off Building Letters 1 off Vehicle Entrance Freestanding Panel 2 off Vehicle Directional Freestanding Panel 2 off Pedestrian Entrance D/S Freestanding Panel 2 off Service Vehicle Freestanding Panel
Type: Advertising | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - Land to the rear of 222 Balham High Road London Balham SW12 9BS
Change of use of land to the rear of 222 Balham High Road to C3 (residential) for use as domestic garden land.
Type: Full | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - 7 Verran Road SW12 8BA
Non-material amendment to planning permission dated 16/12/2025 ref 2025/2457 (Alterations including erection of dormer roof extension and roof extension above two storey back addition including raisin
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-04-14
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A brief summary of Balham in Wandsworth - Greater London
Balham is a vibrant area located in south-west London, predominantly within the London Borough of Wandsworth, with some portions extending into Lambeth. With a rich history dating back to Saxon times, Balham is noted in the Domesday Book as "Belgeham," making it a location of historical significance for planning applications and developments in the region.
The Balham area recorded 569 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Balham has 17 conservation areas within its boundaries: Streatham Park, Abbeville Road, Dinsmore Road, Clapham, Totterdown Fields, La Retraite, Wandsworth Common, Culverden Road, Clapham Junction, Streatham Park and Garrad's Road, Hyde Farm, Oaklands Estate, Garrad's Road, Heaver Estate, Clapham Common, Nightingale Lane, Old Devonshire Road. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Balham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Balham
In the last 24 months, 298 planning applications were submitted near Balham. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Balham.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Balham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Balham were full planning applications (139), tree works (65), outline applications (42). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 4 medium-scale applications, 248 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 60 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Withdrawn: 21 applications
- Awaiting decision: 209 applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.