2025/0038

The development would involve the conversion of a property consisting of less than 130 square metres of habitable floorspace as originally constructed, which is not unsuitable for family accommodation. The development would therefore result in harm to the quality and mix of the local housing stock and be contrary to policy LP26 of the Wandsworth Local Plan (2023). Director of Place: Paul Moore

The proposed development, by reason of the size of Flat 1 and Flat 2 would fail to meet minimum Gross Internal Area (GIA) for self-contained residential dwellings; and a section drawing has not been provided to demonstrate satisfactory floor to ceiling heights to each of the flats. The proposal would therefore provide a substandard level of accommodation for future occupiers and be contrary to policy LP27 of the Wandsworth Local Plan (2023), the Technical Housing Standards - Nationally Described Space Standard (2015) and NPPF (2024). 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 as well as offering a full pre application advice service. However, we have been unable to seek solutions to problems as 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. 