Nine Elms, Wandsworth - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Nine Elms, Wandsworth - Greater London.
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Planning applications in Nine Elms are administered by London Borough Of Wandsworth. View the full London Borough Of Wandsworth planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Nine Elms
Nine Elms is a vibrant area in south-west London, situated within the London Borough of Wandsworth, with sections extending into Lambeth. Bordered by the River Thames, it is flanked by Battersea to the west, South Lambeth to the south, and Vauxhall to the east, with Pimlico located directly across the river. This prime location makes Nine Elms a key focus for planning applications, particularly as it undergoes significant redevelopment and urban transformation.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Westminster
- Parliamentary constituency: Cities of London and Westminster
- LSOA: Westminster 020C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Nine Elms.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Nine Elms.
- 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 Nine Elms based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
57 planning applications found near Nine Elms.
- - Land at Nine Elms bounded by Nine Elms Lane to the north, the U.S. Embassy to the east and Ponton Road to the south and west
Non material amendment pursuant to Conditions 34 and 35 of planning permission ref. 2021/4900 dated 07/10/2024 (Phased development to provide two hotel buildings (north building 11 storeys and south b
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-07-09
View full details - - PLOT AO7, EMBASSY GARDENS, NINE ELMS ¿ NINE ELMS HOTELS
Non-material amendment to planning permission dated 07/01/2024 ref 2021/4900 (Phased development to provide two hotel buildings (north building 11 storeys and south building 15 storeys with ancillary
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - 55 Unit B Nine Elms Lane SW11 7DS
Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for variations to Conditions 9 (Parameter Plans), 10 (GEA Floorspace Limits), 34 (BREEAM) and 52 (Wind Mitigation) of part outlin
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - Apex 1 Apex Development Zone New Covent Garden Market Nine Elms SW8 5BH
Planning application for part outline and part detailed planning permission for: (a) demolition of existing wholesale Fruit and Vegetable and Flower Market and ancillary buildings and structures, and
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - Bus Shelter Pavement Outside Nine Elms Lane After Cringle Street SW11 8BP
Internally illuminated sequential advertisment capable of static and dynamic content with automatic rotation of images.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - Land at Nine Elms bounded by Nine Elms Lane to the north, the U.S. Embassy to the east and Ponton Road to the south and west
Matters relating to S106 Part 6, Schedule 3, of the S106 legal agreement attached to planning permission ref. 2021/4900 requires the submission of a DHN Statement, prior to the commencement of develop
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - - Ponton Road
Application under s96a of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for amendments to condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning permission ref. 2021/4900 dated 07/10/2024.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - Ponton Road
Please refer to submitted Covering Letter.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - - Plot A01 Phase 3 Embassy Gardens Development Site, Embassy Gardens, 1-12 Ponton Road and 51 Nine Elms Lane, Wandsworth SW8 5DA.
Details of Materials pursuant to condition 58 of planning permission dated 30/03/2021 ref 2011/1815 (as amended by 2021/3489) (Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act (1990)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - Apex 1 Apex Development Zone New Covent Garden Market Nine Elms SW8 5BH
Planning application for part outline and part detailed planning permission for: (a) demolition of existing wholesale Fruit and Vegetable and Flower Market and ancillary buildings and structures, and
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - 57 Unit E Nine Elms Lane SW11 7DE
Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for variations to Conditions 9 (Parameter Plans), 10 (GEA Floorspace Limits), 34 (BREEAM) and 52 (Wind Mitigation) of part outlin
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - Ponton Road
Phased development to provide two hotel buildings (north building 11 storeys and south building 15 storeys) with ancillary facilities including restaurant use to south building (14th Floor). Plus base
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - Ponton Road
Phased development to provide two hotel buildings (north building 11 storeys and south building 15 storeys) with ancillary facilities including restaurant use to south building (14th Floor). Plus base
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - Northern Site New Covent Garden Market Nine Elms Lane SW8 5NX
Non-material amendment to planning permission dated 26/07/2023 ref 2022/4809 (Reserved matters application for access, layout, appearance, scale and landscaping in relation to Phase 2 (Buildings N1-N5
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - Ponton Road
Phased development to provide two hotel buildings (north building 11 storeys and south building 15 storeys) with ancillary facilities including restaurant use to south building (14th Floor). Plus base
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - Ponton Road
Phased development to provide two hotel buildings (north building 11 storeys and south building 15 storeys) with ancillary facilities including restaurant use to south building (14th Floor). Plus base
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - Ponton Road
Phased development to provide two hotel buildings (north building 11 storeys and south building 15 storeys) with ancillary facilities including restaurant use to south building (14th Floor). Plus base
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - Apex 1 Apex Development Zone New Covent Garden Market Nine Elms SW8 5BH
Planning application for part outline and part detailed planning permission for: (a) demolition of existing wholesale Fruit and Vegetable and Flower Market and ancillary buildings and structures, and
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - Apex 1 Apex Development ZoneNew Coven Garden Market Nine Elms SW8 5BH
Submission of details pursuant to the discharge of Condition 12 (Use and Layout of Amenity Space) of planning permission 2021/5032 dated 04/03/2022.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Apex 1 Apex Development Zone New Covent Garden Market Nine Elms
Submission of details pursuant to the discharge of Condition 9 (Temporary Traffic Management Systems) of planning permission 2021/5032 dated 04/03/2022.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-05-05
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A brief summary of Nine Elms in Wandsworth - Greater London
Nine Elms is a vibrant area in south-west London, situated within the London Borough of Wandsworth, with sections extending into Lambeth. Bordered by the River Thames, it is flanked by Battersea to the west, South Lambeth to the south, and Vauxhall to the east, with Pimlico located directly across the river. This prime location makes Nine Elms a key focus for planning applications, particularly as it undergoes significant redevelopment and urban transformation.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Nine Elms a particularly low-crime area.
Nine Elms has 35 conservation areas within its boundaries: Sibella Road, Vauxhall, Westminster Cathedral, Dolphin Square, Stockwell Park, Lambeth Palace, Vincent Square, Belgravia, Regency Street, Broadway and Christchurch Gardens, Park Town, Page Street, Grosvenor Gardens, Clapham, Wandsworth Road, Clapham Road, Peabody Avenue, Lansdowne Gardens, Peabody Estates, South Westminster, Lillington Gardens, Battersea Park, Albert Embankment, Vauxhall Gardens, Medway Street, Rectory Grove, Churchill Gardens, No data available for publication by HE, Albert Square, Westminster Abbey and Parliament Square, Millbank, Pimlico, Larkhall, Stockwell Green, South Lambeth Road, Smith Square. 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.
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Planning Activity in Nine Elms
In the last 24 months, 277 planning applications were submitted near Nine Elms. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 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 Nine Elms.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Nine Elms slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Nine Elms were full planning applications (59), discharge of conditions (51), amendments (33). Full planning applications account for 21% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 17 large-scale (major) developments, 12 medium-scale applications, 204 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 43 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 10 applications
- Awaiting decision: 216 applications
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