Planning application · Wandsworth
2026/0505.
Householder at 1 Winchelsea Close SW15 6HE, received 25 Feb 2026 — refused on 16 Apr 2026 (delegated, Matthew Hollins).
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Refused
Outcome
16 Apr 2026
7 wks
Decision time
inside the 8-week target
—
Conditions
not captured
0
Documents
on the council file
0
Objections
0 in support
No
Appeal
none recorded
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?
Alterations including erection of a single-storey rear and side extension; Conversion of existing garage to habitable space including bricking up of existing garage door, installation of a replacement door and 1 x new window; Installation of 1 x solar pv panel to the flat roof of the proposed single storey extension, and 3 x solar pv panels to the flat garage roof; Erection of a car port; Removal of trees and alterations to hard and soft landscaping to front and rear gardens.
Reference
2026/0505
Type
Householder
Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
SW15 6HE
Ward
Council
Received
25 Feb 2026
Decision date
16 Apr 2026
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Status
FINAL DECISION
Council register
Reference
2026/0505
Type
Householder
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Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
SW15 6HE
Ward
Council
Received
25 Feb 2026
Decision date
16 Apr 2026
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Status
FINAL DECISION
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 16 Apr 2026, delegated decision by Matthew Hollins — 7 weeks from submission.
Timeline
Date
Event
25 Feb 2026
Application received
16 Apr 2026
Delegated decision: Refused · Matthew Hollins
25 Feb 2026
Application received
16 Apr 2026
Delegated decision: Refused · Matthew Hollins
Why it was refused
Reason
As stated on the decision notice
1
The proposed extension, by reason of its excessive scale, bulk and siting, would
result in an overly large development that would fail to remain subservient to the
host dwelling. This would cause harm to the character and appearance of the
host property and wider terrace, contrary to LP1 and LP5 of the Local Plan.
2
The development would lead to the loss of mature trees and garden land, which
would cause harm through a consequent loss of biodiversity on site. The
propoasl therefore fails to comply with LP55 and LP56 of the Local Plan.
In dealing with this application the Council has implemented the requirement in
the National Planning Policy Framework to work with the applicant in a positive
and proactive manner and the Council has, as far as practicable, sought
solutions to problems arising in relation to dealing with the planning application.
We have made available detailed advice in the form of our statutory policies in
the Local Plan consisting of the Core Strategy, Development Management
Policies Document, Supplementary Planning documents and where appropriate
the Site Specific Allocations Document as well as offering a full pre application
advice service, in order to ensure that the applicant has been given every
opportunity to submit an application which is likely to be considered favourably.
However, the necessary amendments to make the application acceptable are
substantial and would materially change the development proposal. They would
require further consultations to be undertaken prior to determination, which
could not take place within the statutory determination period specified by the
Department of Communities and Local Government. You are therefore
encouraged to consider submission of a fresh application incorporating the
material amendments set out below which are necessary to make the scheme
acceptable.
Required amendments:
Significantly reduce the scale of the extensions and retain greater area of
garden land and trees which provide significant amenity value at the site and
the wider area.
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
The proposed extension, by reason of its excessive scale, bulk and siting, would
result in an overly large development that would fail to remain subservient to the
host dwelling. This would cause harm to the character and appearance of the
host property and wider terrace, contrary to LP1 and LP5 of the Local Plan.
2
The development would lead to the loss of mature trees and garden land, which
would cause harm through a consequent loss of biodiversity on site. The
propoasl therefore fails to comply with LP55 and LP56 of the Local Plan.
In dealing with this application the Council has implemented the requirement in
the National Planning Policy Framework to work with the applicant in a positive
and proactive manner and the Council has, as far as practicable, sought
solutions to problems arising in relation to dealing with the planning application.
We have made available detailed advice in the form of our statutory policies in
the Local Plan consisting of the Core Strategy, Development Management
Policies Document, Supplementary Planning documents and where appropriate
the Site Specific Allocations Document as well as offering a full pre application
advice service, in order to ensure that the applicant has been given every
opportunity to submit an application which is likely to be considered favourably.
However, the necessary amendments to make the application acceptable are
substantial and would materially change the development proposal. They would
require further consultations to be undertaken prior to determination, which
could not take place within the statutory determination period specified by the
Department of Communities and Local Government. You are therefore
encouraged to consider submission of a fresh application incorporating the
material amendments set out below which are necessary to make the scheme
acceptable.
Required amendments:
Significantly reduce the scale of the extensions and retain greater area of
garden land and trees which provide significant amenity value at the site and
the wider area.
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
LP1LP5LP55LP56NPPF
Public response
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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.