Planning application · Wandsworth
2025/4004.
Householder at 76 Elmbourne Road SW17 8JJ, received 18 Nov 2025 — refused on 6 Jan 2026 (delegated, Liam Ryan).
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Refused
Outcome
6 Jan 2026
7 wks
Decision time
inside the 8-week target
—
Conditions
not captured
0
Documents
on the council file
1
Objections
0 in support
Yes
Appeal
Yes
Record from the Wandsworth planning register as captured; documents link to the council's own files. Nearby applications are context, not part of this application.
Application
What is it?
Replacement of existing door at first floor level with timber sash window.
Reference
2025/4004
Type
Householder
Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
SW17 8JJ
Ward
Council
Received
18 Nov 2025
Decision date
6 Jan 2026
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Status
APPEAL LODGED
Council register
Reference
2025/4004
Type
Householder
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Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
SW17 8JJ
Ward
Council
Received
18 Nov 2025
Decision date
6 Jan 2026
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Status
APPEAL LODGED
Council register
Documents
What was filed?
No documents are recorded for this application.
Documents open on the Wandsworth portal. View the application page ↗
Decision
What happened?
Refused on 6 Jan 2026, delegated decision by Liam Ryan — 7 weeks from submission.
Timeline
Date
Event
18 Nov 2025
Application received
6 Jan 2026
Delegated decision: Refused · Liam Ryan
Appeal
Yes
18 Nov 2025
Application received
6 Jan 2026
Delegated decision: Refused · Liam Ryan
Appeal
Yes
Why it was refused
Reason
As stated on the decision notice
1
By reason of its scale, design, siting and prominence, the proposed
replacement of an existing door with a timber sash window at first floor level
would represent an unsympathetic alteration upon the host property, dilute the
cohesion the terrace group and result in loss of an original feature. The proposal
would therefore result in less than substantial harm to the character and
appearance of the Heaver Estate Conservation Area and there are no public
benefits to outweigh the harm identified. The proposed development is
therefore contrary to the NPPF (2024), Policy HC1 of the London Plan, Policies
LP1, LP3 and LP5 of the Wandsworth Local Plan (2023), The Housing SPD
(2016) and the Heaver Estate Conservation Area Appraisal and Management
Strategy (2010).
In dealing with this application the Council has implemented the requirement in
the National Planning Policy Framework to make available detailed advice in the
form of our statutory policies in the Local Plan as well as offering a full pre
application advice service. However, we have been unable to seek solutions to
problems as the principle of the proposal is clearly contrary to our statutory
policies and negotiation could not overcome the reasons for refusal.
Nick Calder
Head of Development Management (Wandsworth)
WANDSWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL
ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTORATE
GENERAL INFORMATION
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990
This decision does not convey any approval, consent, permission or licence under any other Acts, or Bye-Laws, Orders or
Regulations and nothing in this decision shall be regarded as compliance with or approval, consent, permission or licence
under other legislation.
You must ensure that your proposal complies with the Building Regulations. You can obtain advice from Building Control,
between 09:00 and 13:00 Monday to Friday at the Town Hall Extension, Wandsworth High Street, SW18 2PU and via telephone
on no. 020 8871 7620.
You are also reminded that the Council’s permission does not modify or affect any personal or restrictive covenants
easements, etc., applying to or affecting the land or the rights of any persons (including the Council) entitled to the benefits of
them. If you are unsure whether there are relevant restrictions which might stop the building of extensions, alterations to the
property or changing the use (even if you have a planning permission) you should consult a suitably qualified professional
advisor.
If the proposed development requires changes to, or new street name or numbers you should contact the Council’s Street Name and
Numbering Section at the earliest opportunity (Tel No. 020 8871 7520).
Statement of Applicant’s Rights arising from the refusal of planning permission or from the grant of permission subject to
conditions.
1
By reason of its scale, design, siting and prominence, the proposed
replacement of an existing door with a timber sash window at first floor level
would represent an unsympathetic alteration upon the host property, dilute the
cohesion the terrace group and result in loss of an original feature. The proposal
would therefore result in less than substantial harm to the character and
appearance of the Heaver Estate Conservation Area and there are no public
benefits to outweigh the harm identified. The proposed development is
therefore contrary to the NPPF (2024), Policy HC1 of the London Plan, Policies
LP1, LP3 and LP5 of the Wandsworth Local Plan (2023), The Housing SPD
(2016) and the Heaver Estate Conservation Area Appraisal and Management
Strategy (2010).
In dealing with this application the Council has implemented the requirement in
the National Planning Policy Framework to make available detailed advice in the
form of our statutory policies in the Local Plan as well as offering a full pre
application advice service. However, we have been unable to seek solutions to
problems as the principle of the proposal is clearly contrary to our statutory
policies and negotiation could not overcome the reasons for refusal.
Nick Calder
Head of Development Management (Wandsworth)
WANDSWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL
ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTORATE
GENERAL INFORMATION
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990
This decision does not convey any approval, consent, permission or licence under any other Acts, or Bye-Laws, Orders or
Regulations and nothing in this decision shall be regarded as compliance with or approval, consent, permission or licence
under other legislation.
You must ensure that your proposal complies with the Building Regulations. You can obtain advice from Building Control,
between 09:00 and 13:00 Monday to Friday at the Town Hall Extension, Wandsworth High Street, SW18 2PU and via telephone
on no. 020 8871 7620.
You are also reminded that the Council’s permission does not modify or affect any personal or restrictive covenants
easements, etc., applying to or affecting the land or the rights of any persons (including the Council) entitled to the benefits of
them. If you are unsure whether there are relevant restrictions which might stop the building of extensions, alterations to the
property or changing the use (even if you have a planning permission) you should consult a suitably qualified professional
advisor.
If the proposed development requires changes to, or new street name or numbers you should contact the Council’s Street Name and
Numbering Section at the earliest opportunity (Tel No. 020 8871 7520).
Statement of Applicant’s Rights arising from the refusal of planning permission or from the grant of permission subject to
conditions.
Policies cited
HC1LP1LP3LP5NPPF
Appeal
Appeal
Outcome
Yes
Outcome not yet recorded
Yes
Outcome not yet recorded
Public response
Measure
Count
Objections
1
In support
0
Total comments
1
Objections
1
In support
0
Total comments
1
People
Who is involved?
Name
Role
Applicant — the party who applied, not necessarily the owner
Agent · consultant profile
Case officer — delegated decision
Applicant — the party who applied, not necessarily the owner
Agent · consultant profile
Case officer — delegated decision
Place
What affects it?
Context around the site — not part of this application. Designations over the site: use the map's designations filter (conservation areas, listed buildings, Article 4, flood risk …). Decisions within 250 metres of the site are listed below — context, not this application.
Other applications within 250 metres (context — nearby, not this application)
No other geocoded decision is recorded within 250 metres.