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Planning in Southfields

Approved
89%
812 of 895 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Southfields in the last 24 months, from London Borough of Wandsworth's planning register.

Decided by London Borough of WandsworthCouncil page

Around Southfields

Postcode districts

SW18 857 applications in the last 12 monthsSW19 1,115 applications in the last 12 monthsSW16 755 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: London Borough of Wandsworth

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About Southfields

Southfields, situated in the London Borough of Wandsworth, is a primarily residential district located 5.6 miles (9 km) south-west of Charing Cross, with a small section extending into the London Borough of Merton. Lying within the SW18 and SW19 postcode areas, Southfields has a rich history as part of Wandsworth and is an area of interest for planning applications, given its residential character and proximity to central London.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Southfields 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Southfields, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 1,007 planning applications were submitted near Southfields. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (199), outline applications (53), tree works (38). 26 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

16 planning appeals were lodged, of which 6 were allowed and 10 were dismissed (38% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Southfields?
In the last 24 months, 1,007 planning applications were submitted near Southfields. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near Southfields?
The average planning decision time near Southfields is 66 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Southfields?
The planning approval rate near Southfields is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Southfields?
The most common type of planning application near Southfields is full planning applications, with 199 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Southfields?
You can search and track planning applications near Southfields on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.