Southfields, Wandsworth - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Southfields, Wandsworth - Greater London.
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Planning applications in Southfields are administered by London Borough Of Wandsworth. View the full London Borough Of Wandsworth planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Wandsworth
- Parliamentary constituency: Tooting
- LSOA: Wandsworth 024D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Southfields.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Southfields.
- 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 Southfields based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
189 planning applications found near Southfields.
- - Riverside Business Centre 168 Haldane Place SW18 4UQ
Please refer to Covering Letter, prepared by Montagu Evans.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-07-10
View full details - - 65 Balvernie Grove SW18 5RR
Alterations including erection of single-storey rear side infill extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - 40-42 Brookwood Road London Wandsworth SW18 5BY
Change of use of the ground floor dry cleaners (Use Class E) to residential (Use Class C3) to create 1no. flat, and the construction of a mansard roof with dormer windows to create 1no. additional fla
Type: Full | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - - Unit 11 To 13, 148- 150 Penwith Road SW18 4QB
Change of use from Learning and non-residential institutions (Class F1) to Commercial, Business and service uses (Class E).
Type: Full | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - Unit 30 To 31 Glenville Mews SW18 4NJ
ERECTION OF NEW PLANT WITHIN THE SERVICE YARD AND ASSOCIATED ELEVATION CHANGES
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - 148-150 Penwith Road SW18 4QB
External alterations to the ground floor front and side elevation comprising of Unit 1 side elevation windows to French doors with safety balconies; front elevation installation of a ramp and door.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - 38-54 Lydden Road SW18 4LR
Matters relating toS106 pursuant to PP2024/0491 (Submission of Construction Environment Management, Air Quality Management Plan and Employment and Skills Plan in pursuance of Schedule 5 and Schedule 8
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - - 467 - 477 Garratt Lane SW18 4SN
Determination as to whether prior approval is required for change of use from offices (Class E) to 16 residential flats (Use Class C3).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - 206-212 Garratt Lane SW18 4EB
Details of Remediation Method Statement and external lighting pursuant to conditions 16 and 23 of planning permission dated 18/09/2024 ref: 2021/5780 (Demolition of the existing single storey building
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - 4 Granville Road SW18 5SL
Liquidamber Styraciflua to fell and Frayinus Oxycarpa Raywood 5/6m crown reduction.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - - 14-16 Treport Street SW18 2BP
Alterations including erection of mansard extensions to the main rear roof including raising the existing ridge heights by 180mm; erection of extensions above part of the two-storey back additions and
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - 148-150 Penwith Road SW18 4QB
external alterations (rear elevation) ground floor
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - 49 Smeaton Road London Wandsworth SW18 5JJ
Type: Outline | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - - Safestore Self Storage Wandsworth 224 Garrat Lane London SW18 4DZ
Demolition of existing buildings and erection of a single storey (with mezzanine) self storage building (class B8) with associated parking (11 spaces including 1 disabled), cycle store and 2 loading b
Type: Outline | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - - 218-220 Bendon Valley House Garratt Lane London Wandsworth SW18 4EA
???Demolition of existing three-storey detached building and erection of four storey building to provide commercial floorspace (Class E (g)(iii)) on part of the ground floor and 4 x 2-bed, 4 x 1bed an
Type: Full | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - 177 Garratt Lane London Wandsworth SW18 4DP
Alterations including installation of replacement shopfront, erection of single-storey rear side extension, in connection with the change of use of part ground floor to class C3 to replace the existin
Type: Outline | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 3 A Astonville Street London Wandsworth SW18 5AN
- Demolition of existing rear wall at loft floor level; - Addition of rear extension to loft floor level; - Erection of dormer extension to loft floor level; - Installation of French doors to rear ele
Type: Full | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 60 Balvernie Grove London Wandsworth SW18 5RP
Internal remodelling with large sliding doors on the rear wall of the ground floor flat, along with replacing the side windows with double glazing.
Type: Full | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - 178 Garratt Lane London Wandsworth SW18 4ED
Installation of new kitchen extraction unit
Type: Full | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 9 Lydden Road London Wandsworth SW18 4LT
Type: Outline | Council: Wandsworth | Date: 2026-04-13
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A brief summary of Southfields in Wandsworth - Greater London
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Southfields a particularly low-crime area.
Southfields has 12 conservation areas within its boundaries: East Putney, Oxford Road, Magdalen Park, Wimbledon North, Victoria Drive, West Hill Road, St John's Hill Grove, Wandsworth Town, Wandsworth Common, Wimbledon Park Road, Vineyard Hill Road, Sutherland Grove. 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Southfields
In the last 24 months, 374 planning applications were submitted near Southfields. Of these, 36% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 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 Southfields.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Southfields slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Southfields were full planning applications (224), outline applications (52), tree works (46). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 32 large-scale (major) developments, 4 medium-scale applications, 307 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
28 planning appeals were lodged, of which 12 were allowed and 16 were dismissed (43% 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: 23 applications
- Refused: 21 applications
- Withdrawn: 20 applications
- Awaiting decision: 310 applications
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