Planning application · Wandsworth
2026/0807.
Householder at 95 Swaby Road SW18 3PH, received 12 Mar 2026 — refused on 11 May 2026 (delegated, Grace Logan).
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Refused
Outcome
11 May 2026
9 wks
Decision time
1 wks over 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 dormer extension to main rear roof slope; installation of 2 rooflights on the main front roof slope and installation of an Air Conditioning unit on the existing rear extension flat roof.
Reference
2026/0807
Type
Householder
Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
SW18 3PH
Council
Received
12 Mar 2026
Decision date
11 May 2026
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Status
FINAL DECISION
Council register
Reference
2026/0807
Type
Householder
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Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
SW18 3PH
Council
Received
12 Mar 2026
Decision date
11 May 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 11 May 2026, delegated decision by Grace Logan — 9 weeks from submission (1 over the 8-week target).
Timeline
Date
Event
12 Mar 2026
Application received
11 May 2026
Delegated decision: Refused · Grace Logan
12 Mar 2026
Application received
11 May 2026
Delegated decision: Refused · Grace Logan
Why it was refused
Reason
As stated on the decision notice
1
The proposed roof extension by reason of its design, scale and siting would
negatively impact on local spatial character, causing less than substantial harm
to the character and appearance of the conservation area. There are no
heritage or public benefits to outweigh this harm and therefore the proposals are
considered to fail the statutory duty of the Planning (Listed Buildings and
Conservation Areas) Act 1990, the NPPF (2024), policy HC1 of the London Plan
(2021), policies LP1, LP3 and LP5 of the Local Plan (2023), the Housing SPD
(2016), the Historic Environment SPD (2016) and the Magdalen Park
Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Strategy.
2
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. 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
The proposed roof extension by reason of its design, scale and siting would
negatively impact on local spatial character, causing less than substantial harm
to the character and appearance of the conservation area. There are no
heritage or public benefits to outweigh this harm and therefore the proposals are
considered to fail the statutory duty of the Planning (Listed Buildings and
Conservation Areas) Act 1990, the NPPF (2024), policy HC1 of the London Plan
(2021), policies LP1, LP3 and LP5 of the Local Plan (2023), the Housing SPD
(2016), the Historic Environment SPD (2016) and the Magdalen Park
Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Strategy.
2
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. 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
Public response
Measure
Count
Objections
0
In support
0
Total comments
1
Objections
0
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.