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Wandsworth Council, which approved 91.3% of the householder applications it decided — fourth highest of the 33 — while running 5.9% of decisions past thirteen weeks. Its Datahub set records 2,310 mansard applications at 87% approved, an unusually strong rate for a borough this far south.
| Measure | Wandsworth | London |
|---|---|---|
| Householder approval rate | 91.3% | 83.0% |
| Decided beyond thirteen weeks | 5.9% | — |
| Mansard applications in the Datahub | 2,310 | 87% approved |
| Basement applications in the Datahub | 3,280 | 88% approved |
| Conservation areas | 46 covering 1,061 ha | 1,141 |
| Applications withdrawn before decision | 9.4% | 7.4% |
Sources: decision figures from MHCLG District Planning Application Statistics (PS1 and PS2), twelve quarters to March 2026; Datahub rows from the Planning London Datahub, retrieved 15 August 2026, phrase-matched and comparable within Wandsworth only; conservation areas from planning.data.gov.uk, retrieved 1 September 2026.
Local contextBattersea Park sits in the SW11 postcode within the London Borough of Wandsworth, along the south bank of the Thames opposite Chelsea. The neighbourhood combines historic mansion blocks and period townhouses facing the park with substantial new-build developments at Battersea Power Station and Prince of Wales Drive.
Mansion blocks: The streets facing Battersea Park — Prince of Wales Drive, Albert Bridge Road — contain substantial Victorian and Edwardian mansion blocks. Flat reconfigurations and external alterations require planning permission, freeholder consent, and sometimes Heritage Statements.
Period townhouses: The streets south of the park contain Victorian townhouses suitable for rear extensions, loft conversions, and basement works. Wandsworth's basement policy applies.
New-build developments: Battersea Power Station and Prince of Wales Drive include substantial new-build residential. Internal alterations in new-build flats often have design codes from the estate management company alongside Wandsworth planning.
Battersea Park Conservation Area: The CA protects the park setting and the handsome mansion terraces facing it. Heritage Statements are required for most alterations.
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Start a free quoteYes — internal reconfigurations are common. Planning permission may be needed for listed buildings; freeholder consent and Building Regulations approval are essential. We prepare the full package.
Most period townhouses need planning permission within the CA. Wandsworth also has basement policy. We advise on feasibility early.
Internal alterations in new-build flats typically need estate management consent alongside Building Regulations approval. Some works may need planning. We prepare the right submissions.
Wandsworth targets 8 weeks for householders and 13 for majors. Conservation area applications may take longer. We manage the full process.
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