Battersea, Wandsworth - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Battersea, Wandsworth - Greater London.
Wandsworth - Greater London · England · Town
About Battersea
Battersea is a prominent district in southwest London, situated within the London Borough of Wandsworth, approximately 3.5 miles from Charing Cross. This vibrant area stretches along the south bank of the Thames Tideway and features the expansive 200-acre Battersea Park, making it a key location for potential planning applications involving residential, commercial, and recreational developments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Wandsworth
- Parliamentary constituency: Battersea
- LSOA: Wandsworth 015C
Crime Statistics
965 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 217
- anti-social-behaviour: 215
- other-theft: 89
- burglary: 71
- shoplifting: 69
- theft-from-the-person: 64
- vehicle-crime: 60
- public-order: 48
- robbery: 36
- bicycle-theft: 28
- criminal-damage-arson: 28
- drugs: 22
- possession-of-weapons: 9
- other-crime: 9
Flood Warnings
1 active flood warning near Battersea.
- [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 Battersea.
- 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 Battersea based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
63 planning applications found near Battersea.
- - 5 Flat Ground Floor Cupar Road London Wandsworth SW11 4JW
Installation of a French door set to the ground floor rear elevation, and replacement of the existing side elevation rear garden door with a sash window.
Type: Full | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 34 Birley Street SW11 5XF
Replace windows with double glazing ??? like for like.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 1 Rowditch Lane SW11 5BY
Erection of single-storey rear extension to extend beyond the rear wall of the existing dwellinghouse by 6m, the total height of the proposed extension is 3m and the height of the eaves is 3m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 10 Maisonette First And Second Floors Ingelow Road London Wandsworth SW8 3QA
Erection of a roof terrace above two-storey back addition with 1.7m high screen surround.
Type: Full | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 1 Rowditch Lane London Wandsworth SW11 5BY
Type: Outline | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 22 Gambetta Street London Wandsworth SW8 3TU
Evergreen magnolia - dismantle to ground level - tree is in raised bed and outgrown space available to it
Type: Trees | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 220-220A Queenstown Road SW8 4LP
Details pursuant to condition 19 (bird and bat boxes) of planning permission ref 2021/3958 dated 13 July 2023 (for Demolition of the existing roof extension at fifth floor level and the existing two s
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 220 Queenstown Road London Wandsworth SW8 4LP
Demolition of the existing roof extension at fifth floor level and the existing two storey rear building, erection of a two storey (stepped) roof extension (including plant room) and erection of a ful
Type: Outline | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 220 Queenstown Road London Wandsworth SW8 4LP
Demolition of the existing roof extension at fifth floor level and the existing two storey rear building, erection of a two storey (stepped) roof extension (including plant room) and erection of a ful
Type: Outline | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - 220 Queenstown Road London Wandsworth SW8 4LP
Demolition of the existing roof extension at fifth floor level and the existing two storey rear building, erection of a two storey (stepped) roof extension (including plant room) and erection of a ful
Type: Outline | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - 220 Queenstown Road London Wandsworth SW8 4LP
Demolition of the existing roof extension at fifth floor level and the existing two storey rear building, erection of a two storey (stepped) roof extension (including plant room) and erection of a ful
Type: Outline | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - 220 Queenstown Road London Wandsworth SW8 4LP
Demolition of the existing roof extension at fifth floor level and the existing two storey rear building, erection of a two storey (stepped) roof extension (including plant room) and erection of a ful
Type: Outline | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 220 Queenstown Road London Wandsworth SW8 4LP
Demolition of the existing roof extension at fifth floor level and the existing two storey rear building, erection of a two storey (stepped) roof extension (including plant room) and erection of a ful
Type: Outline | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 220-220A Queenstown Road SW8 4LP
Details pursuant to condition 22 (detailed Fire Statement with a Fire Safety Strategy) of planning permission ref 2021/3958 dated 13 July 2023 (Demolition of the existing roof extension at fifth floor
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 220 Queenstown Road London Wandsworth SW8 4LP
Demolition of the existing roof extension at fifth floor level and the existing two storey rear building, erection of a two storey (stepped) roof extension (including plant room) and erection of a ful
Type: Outline | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - 52b Flat First Floor Queenstown Road London Wandsworth SW8 3RY
Replacement double glazed timber sash windows
Type: Full | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 6 Vicarage Mansions Queenstown Road SW8 3RZ
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 220-220A Queenstown Road SW8 4LP
Details of site investigation scheme & method statement for the remediation pursuant to conditions 3 & 4 of planning permission dated 13th July 2026 ref 2021/3958 (Demolition of the existing roof exte
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 132 Ground Floor Battersea Park Road London Wandsworth SW11 4LY
erection of a new entrance door to the front of the shop and the separation of the commercial unit from the residential flat above. The proposed works will create an independent access to the shop uni
Type: Full | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-03-29
View full details - - 220-220A Queenstown Road SW8 4LP
Details pursuant to condition 15 (historic building recording) of planning permission 2021/3958 dated 13 July 2023 (for "Demolition of the existing roof extension at fifth floor level and the existing
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-03-24
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A brief summary of Battersea in Wandsworth - Greater London
Battersea is a prominent district in southwest London, situated within the London Borough of Wandsworth, approximately 3.5 miles from Charing Cross. This vibrant area stretches along the south bank of the Thames Tideway and features the expansive 200-acre Battersea Park, making it a key location for potential planning applications involving residential, commercial, and recreational developments.
The Battersea area recorded 965 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.
Battersea has 20 conservation areas within its boundaries: Sibella Road, Dolphin Square, Latchmere Estate, Town Hall Road, Park Town, The Chase, Clapham High Street, Clapham, Wandsworth Road, Peabody Avenue, Wandsworth Common, Battersea Park, Clapham Junction, Rectory Grove, Churchill Gardens, Three Sisters, No data available for publication by HE, Pimlico, Shaftesbury Park Estate, Clapham Common. 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, Battersea 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 Battersea
In the last 24 months, 202 planning applications were submitted near Battersea. Of these, 70% 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 Battersea.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Battersea slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Battersea were full planning applications (109), outline applications (31), tree works (29). Full planning applications account for 54% 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, 3 medium-scale applications, 166 smaller schemes were submitted.
8 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 7 were dismissed (13% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 51 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Withdrawn: 15 applications
- Awaiting decision: 129 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.