Search Wandsworth Planning Records, Comment Safely and Submit Applications Without Missing a Step
Use Wandsworth Planning Explorer for post-2000 cases, the Planning Archive for older applications, map search for nearby activity, and Planning Portal for new submissions.
This guide turns Wandsworth’s official pages and PDFs into practical steps for documents, privacy, consultation, file limits, validation, BNG, CIL, pre-app advice and enforcement.
Do not start from a generic “planning portal” link. Choose the task first, because Wandsworth uses different official routes for searching, commenting, applying, pre-application advice, CIL and enforcement.
What This Wandsworth Refresh Adds Beyond Basic Search Results
It separates Planning Explorer, the pre-2000 Planning Archive, map search, recent decisions, appeals, Planning Portal and enforcement forms.
Validation, maps/plans, BNG, CIL and file-upload details are converted into checklists that users can follow before clicking an official link.
Includes the 4,000-character comment limit, public comment visibility, 21-day consultation, 14-day re-consultation, small-site housing contribution, CIL penalties and enforcement limits.
Wandsworth Planning Facts Before You Click
Jump to the Exact Wandsworth Planning Help
Wandsworth Planning Explorer vs Planning Portal
The phrase “Wandsworth planning portal” usually hides two different user needs: searching an existing Wandsworth case or submitting a new application. Use the table below before opening a form.
| Your task | Correct official place | What to do next | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Search application submitted after 2000 | Wandsworth Planning Explorer | Use reference, general search, address/property, applicant/agent or date search. | Opening Planning Portal to search local records. |
| Search application before 2000 | Wandsworth Planning Archive | Try old address wording, street name or historic reference. | Assuming older files are still on microfiche. |
| Comment on a live application | Planning Explorer application record | Open associated documents, then use the comment button if consultation is open. | Putting email/phone/signature in public comment text. |
| Submit a new application | Planning Portal | Prepare forms, fee, plans, file sizes, CIL form, BNG checklist and validation documents. | Uploading CAD/oversized files or missing CIL/BNG forms. |
| Report a possible breach | Wandsworth planning enforcement | Check permission history first, then choose the right report form. | Reporting party-wall, boundary or builder-conduct disputes as planning breaches. |
Search Wandsworth Planning Applications by Reference, Address or Date
Wandsworth Planning Explorer supports specific application search, general criteria search, recent decisions, appeal search, applicant search, agent search and case-officer search.
Use the full reference first
The specific search asks for a complete case reference or planning application number in the format YYYY/XXXX.
Use the wildcard if the reference is incomplete
Planning Explorer allows the wildcard character %. This helps when you only know part of a reference, road name, applicant or proposal.
Use general search when the reference fails
Use address, applicant, agent, case officer, proposal text and date search. Dates can be entered in day/month/year format such as 21/09/2005.
Open the full application record
Do not stop at the results table. Open the case, associated documents, comments, officer report, decision notice, conditions and revised plans.
| Search situation | Best field to try | Micro-tip |
|---|---|---|
| You have a neighbour letter or site notice | Application number | Use YYYY/XXXX and remove any extra spaces. |
| You know the property but not the reference | Address / property search | Try postcode, road name, building name and flat number separately. |
| You are checking a big scheme | Applicant / agent / proposal | Search the developer, agent and site name; large schemes often have multiple records. |
| You want recent outcomes | Recent decisions | Read the decision notice and approved drawing list, not just the decision status. |
| You want an appeal | Appeals search | Open the original planning case and appeal case together. |
Use the Planning Archive, Map Search and Area Notifications
Wandsworth says its planning records are maintained online. Use Planning Explorer for applications submitted after 2000 and the Planning Archive for applications submitted before 2000.
| Need | Where to look | What to check next |
|---|---|---|
| Application after 2000 | Planning Explorer | Search by reference, address or general criteria. |
| Application before 2000 | Planning Archive | Try historic address wording or street name. |
| Applications in an area | Map search | Wandsworth says live applications are highlighted in red. |
| New nearby applications | Area notification request | Request notifications for a chosen area. |
| Enforcement notice history | Planning enforcement pages and database status | Check whether the online service is currently available before relying on it. |
Documents to Read Before You Comment, Buy or Build
Do not rely only on the short proposal summary. Most useful answers are inside the latest drawing, officer report, consultation response, CIL form, BNG checklist, decision notice or condition wording.
| Open this | Why it matters | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Application form | Shows applicant, proposal, certificates, floorspace and application type. | Proposal wording, ownership certificate, CIL answers and exact site address. |
| Location plan | Defines the application land. | Red line, blue line, north arrow, scale and access to the highway. |
| Existing and proposed drawings | Shows what physically changes. | Floor plans, elevations, roof plans, sections, scale bar and revision date. |
| Design, access or planning statement | Explains how policy issues are addressed. | Design, heritage, amenity, transport, waste, trees, flood and sustainability claims. |
| BNG, ecology, daylight, flood or energy report | Can decide sensitive London sites. | Baseline, methodology, mitigation, metric, UGF, daylight/sunlight and flood resilience. |
| Officer report and decision notice | Controls approval/refusal and future works. | Approved drawing numbers, conditions, reasons, S106/CIL references and appeal status. |
Comment, Object or Support a Wandsworth Planning Application
Anyone can comment on, support or object to a planning application, but the council can only take account of planning considerations. Comments are public, so write for the planning file, not as a private message.
Find the correct case
Use the reference or other details in Planning Explorer. Wandsworth warns that you should ensure there are no spaces after the application reference number.
Open associated documents
Use the link labelled “View Associated Application Documents & Make Online Comments for Live Applications”.
Use the comment button while open
If the application is still open for consultation, scroll to “Comment on application” and follow the online form.
Keep the comment concise
The online form has a 4,000-character limit. Use numbered planning points or submit an additional form if needed.
Planning Points Wandsworth Can Use vs Weak Objections
| Useful planning issue | Usually weak / not planning | Better wording |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic, parking and servicing | General inconvenience | Explain access, visibility, loading, deliveries, parking pressure, cycle conflict or servicing gaps. |
| Design, appearance, scale and townscape | “I do not like it.” | Refer to height, massing, materials, roofline, street scene, riverside context or conservation character. |
| Overlooking, disturbance, light and privacy | Loss of private view | Refer to window position, separation distance, height, orientation, gardens and affected rooms. |
| Trees, BNG, ecology, flood risk and local environment | Generic “environmental concern” | Identify missing BNG metric, tree impact, flood-zone issue, SuDS gap, habitat or Urban Greening weakness. |
| Suitable use and policy fit | Competition between businesses | Explain noise, hours, use-class conflict, servicing, amenity or policy conflict. |
| Heritage and listed buildings | Property value | Explain harm to significance, setting, conservation-area character or historic fabric. |
Check Whether Your Wandsworth Project Needs Planning Permission
Some building works may be permitted development, but Wandsworth warns that permitted development does not apply to flats, caravans or other buildings, and can be restricted in conservation areas, listed buildings and where TPO trees are affected.
| Situation | Check first | Best next action |
|---|---|---|
| House extension or alteration | Permitted development, conservation area and Article 4 restrictions. | Use Planning Portal guidance and Wandsworth pages before starting. |
| Flat or converted-house flat | Normal householder permitted development rights may not apply. | Use full planning forms where required. |
| Listed building or conservation area | Heritage consent, demolition controls, materials, windows, roof changes and signage. | Prepare heritage evidence and do not start without checking. |
| Tree works | Tree Preservation Order and conservation area tree controls. | Check constraints and use the tree works route if required. |
| Commercial works, adverts or change of use | Use class, advertisement rules, plant, extraction, noise and CIL. | Use pre-application advice for unclear or sensitive proposals. |
Apply for Wandsworth Planning Permission Through Planning Portal
Wandsworth says the easiest way to submit is through the national Planning Portal, where you can make the application and payment online. Wandsworth also notes a Planning Portal service charge in addition to the planning application fee.
Check whether permission is needed
Review permitted development, Article 4 Directions, conservation areas, listed buildings, TPO trees and building-control needs.
Choose the right application type
Householder, full, lawful development, listed building, advertisement, non-material amendment, condition discharge and variation routes have different requirements.
Prepare validation documents before upload
Use the Local Validation Checklist and file rules first. This avoids delays caused by missing plans, weak drawings, unclear file names or oversized documents.
Complete CIL and BNG checks
Wandsworth says applicants should be familiar with CIL and complete the CIL additional information form. BNG is mandatory unless an exemption applies.
Watch the validation date
The validation date can differ from the received date. Missing information can mean your application has been received but not validated.
Location Plans, Block Plans, Red Line and Blue Line Rules
Wandsworth’s maps and plans guidance says planning applications need a site location plan showing the proposal in context and a block/site plan showing the development in more detail.
| Plan item | What Wandsworth expects | Micro-action before upload |
|---|---|---|
| Site location plan | Standard metric scale, typically 1:1250 or 1:2500, with north shown. | Scale to fit A4 and show enough surrounding roads/buildings. |
| Red line | Application site boundary and all land needed for the development, including access, outlined in red. | Include land needed for access, servicing, visibility, parking and landscaping. |
| Blue line | Other land owned by the applicant close to or adjoining the property. | Draw it where relevant; do not hide nearby ownership. |
| Block plan | Standard metric scale showing the proposal in relation to boundaries and existing buildings. | Add boundary dimensions and show north. |
| Trees, rights of way, hard surfacing and boundaries | Shown unless they would not influence or be affected by the proposal. | Show adjoining access, trees, public rights of way and boundary treatment. |
| OS mapping | Not Land Registry, not photocopy, not screen grab, not reused for multiple applications. | Use licensed mapping and include correct copyright/licence details. |
Electronic Planning File Rules That Prevent Wandsworth Delays
Wandsworth has specific requirements for file type, file size, naming, colour, scale, paper size and orientation. These are small details, but they can delay validation if missed.
| File rule | Wandsworth requirement | Do this before upload |
|---|---|---|
| CAD files | Not accepted. | Convert scale drawings to scalable PDF. |
| Scale drawings | PDF format, scalable to original paper size. | Test print and verify scale after export. |
| Total online file size | Combined files should not exceed 25MB. | Split large reports and label Part 1 / Part 2. |
| Individual file size | Each file should not exceed 5MB. | Compress carefully; 300dpi is usually adequate for black-and-white drawings. |
| File names | Maximum eight-character prefix plus clear description, such as DRWG0001SiteLayout.pdf. | Use unique file names, drawing numbers and version/issue numbers. |
| Do not submit | No .exe files or zip utilities. | Upload separate safe files so they are viewable and virus-safe. |
| Scale bar | Plans should include scale bar showing one metre and ten metres plus key dimensions. | Add scale bar, print size, north point and distances from boundaries. |
| Orientation | Documents should be correctly orientated for screen display. | Rotate PDFs before upload and keep page orientation consistent. |
Wandsworth Local Validation Checklist Converted Into Applicant Actions
The Local Validation Checklist sets out national and local information needed to determine applications. It says local-list items are requested where proportionate to the nature, scale and location of the development.
National requirements to check first
| National item | Why it matters | Micro-action |
|---|---|---|
| Application form | Core project and legal information. | Complete every relevant section, including units, floorspace, parking, open/protected space and residential data. |
| Site location plan | Identifies the application land. | Use up-to-date map, north, red line, blue line and enough adjoining context. |
| Site plan, floor plans, sections and elevations | Shows existing and proposed development. | Use an identified scale and include linear scale bars, especially for electronic submissions. |
| Appropriate fee | Application cannot be validated without correct payment. | Use fee calculator and remember the Planning Portal service charge is separate. |
| Ownership certificate | Confirms ownership and notice served on other owners. | Do not use Certificate A unless you own all relevant land and there are no agricultural tenants. |
| Design and Access Statement | Required for major development and some designated-area cases. | Check triggers before submission, especially heritage, major and sensitive-site proposals. |
Local-list triggers to self-check
| Local-list item | When it can matter | Prepare this |
|---|---|---|
| Fire safety strategy / statement | Major applications and relevant London building-height situations. | Use competent fire input and align the statement with plans. |
| Air quality assessment | Sensitive or pollution-generating development. | Assess exposure, emissions, construction effects and mitigation. |
| Biodiversity and BNG | Most applications must consider biodiversity impacts or exemption. | BNG checklist, metric where needed, habitat plan and mitigation. |
| Energy, carbon and sustainability | All new residential and major non-residential development need energy evidence. | Energy assessment, carbon strategy, overheating and offset evidence if triggered. |
| Daylight and sunlight | Host/adjoining buildings, gardens or rooms may be affected. | BRE-style assessment with existing, consented and proposed effects. |
| Flood Risk Assessment | Flood zones 2/3, 1ha+ sites, critical drainage or vulnerable uses. | FRA, sequential test, emergency plan, SuDS and safe access where needed. |
| Heritage / archaeology | Listed buildings, conservation areas, archaeology or setting impact. | Heritage statement, significance assessment and detailed drawings. |
| Waste and servicing | Residential, commercial, mixed-use and construction-heavy schemes. | Waste storage, collection route, loading/unloading hours, vehicle size and swept paths. |
Biodiversity Net Gain and Urban Greening in Wandsworth
Wandsworth says BNG is mandatory for all new planning permission applications, with major development covered from 12 February 2024 and small sites from 2 April 2024.
| BNG issue | What Wandsworth expects | Applicant action |
|---|---|---|
| Exemption claim | Even if exempt, complete the BNG Checklist and state the reason. | Do not simply write “exempt”; explain why and provide evidence. |
| Minimum 10% gain | Development subject to BNG must show at least 10% gain over pre-development site value. | Measure baseline before clearance and submit clear metric evidence. |
| Metric | Major developments and some small sites need the statutory biodiversity metric. | Use a competent person; use an ecologist for specialist habitat issues. |
| Small sites | Small Sites Metric may be used unless exceptions apply. | Use statutory metric if priority habitats, protected sites or European protected species are present. |
| 500m check | If statutory protected sites or priority habitats are within 500m, consider ecologist input. | Check before finalising layout and landscaping. |
| Mitigation hierarchy | Avoid and minimise impacts before mitigation or compensation. | Retain valuable habitats first; offsite units/credits cost more and need justification. |
| Urban Greening Factor | Major proposals should meet London Plan UGF targets unless justified. | Coordinate UGF, BNG, landscape, SuDS and amenity space at design stage. |
Community Infrastructure Levy, CIL Forms and Penalty Traps
Wandsworth is responsible for collecting Mayoral and Wandsworth CIL. Missing forms or starting works before the correct CIL steps can have major financial consequences.
| CIL issue | Why it matters | Micro-action |
|---|---|---|
| CIL Additional Information Form | Wandsworth says applicants should be familiar with CIL and complete the additional information form. | Submit it with the application where required. |
| CIL liable development | New floorspace or new dwellings can be CIL-relevant. | Answer CIL questions carefully and keep existing floorspace evidence. |
| Assumption of Liability | Failure can lead to £50 surcharge and possibly further £500 apportionment surcharge. | Assume liability as soon as reasonably practicable after permission. |
| Commencement Notice | Failure before start can create a surcharge of 20% of chargeable amount or £2,500, whichever is lower. | Do not start works until a valid Commencement Notice has been submitted. |
| Self-build / annex / extension relief | Relief lapses if not granted before commencement. | Claim and receive relief before starting. |
| Planning obligations | CIL does not replace every site-specific mitigation or affordable-housing contribution. | Check S106/planning obligation exposure early. |
Pre-Application Advice Before You Submit
Wandsworth offers free general duty-planner advice for householders and a chargeable pre-application service for detailed advice. Pre-app advice does not decide the later application, but it can reveal problems before you pay for a full submission.
| Advice route | Use it for | Prepare before asking |
|---|---|---|
| Free duty planner | General householder advice, not detailed acceptability of a proposal. | Email planning@wandsworth.gov.uk with address, proposal summary, photos and drawings if available. |
| Chargeable pre-application advice | Detailed policy, design, timescale and process advice. | Use the request form and provide enough detail so the correct fee can be calculated. |
| Complex / major scheme advice | Residential, commercial, heritage, riverside, BNG, transport or public-realm-sensitive proposals. | Submit plans, red line, design options, policy questions, technical issues and constraints. |
| Problem with request | Form, payment or process issue. | Email wandsworthpre-applications@wandsworth.gov.uk. |
After You Apply: Validation, Consultation, Amendments, Decision and Appeals
Once Wandsworth receives an application, it follows validation, publication, consultation, assessment, site visit, report and decision stages. The live case status can be checked through Planning Search after validation.
| Stage | What Wandsworth says | User action |
|---|---|---|
| Target timescales | 8 weeks for householder/small scale, 13 weeks for major, 16 weeks for EIA applications. | Check case status, but remember invalidity or amendments can change timing. |
| Application validation | Wandsworth checks everything submitted, including fees; invalid applications trigger an email. | Respond within two months with missing information/payment or the application may be withdrawn. |
| Neighbour notification | Consultation letters are sent within one week of valid registration. | Neighbours should open documents as soon as notified. |
| Site and press notices | Displayed within two weeks of valid registration. | Check the application online even if you saw a site notice. |
| Public comments | Public notified for three weeks; objections and supportive comments can be submitted. | Comment early and use planning reasons. |
| Amendments | Small revisions may be requested; major changes may need a new application. | Applicants should respond by the officer deadline and check whether public re-consultation happens. |
| Decision / committee | Officer report is reviewed by a senior officer or referred to Planning Applications Committee. | After decision, read the notice, report, approved plans and conditions. |
| Appeal | Appeals are handled by the Planning Inspectorate and have strict time limits. | Check appeal deadline immediately after refusal, non-determination or disputed conditions. |
Report a Wandsworth Planning Breach the Right Way
Before reporting, check the planning applications database to see whether permission, advertisement consent, listed-building consent, tree consent, condition approval or lawful development has already been granted.
Check permission history first
Search Planning Explorer for approvals, conditions, lawful development certificates, listed-building consent, tree cases, advertisements and enforcement records.
Choose the correct breach type
Wandsworth provides routes for unauthorised building works, breach of condition, unauthorised change of use and unauthorised advertisements.
Prepare evidence
Use full address, dates, photographs, planning reference, condition number, breach type and how it causes planning harm.
Know what planning enforcement cannot fix
Boundary disputes, party-wall disputes, builder conduct, internal works to non-listed buildings, building regulations and highways obstructions are usually outside planning enforcement.
| Can be investigated | Usually not investigated |
|---|---|
| Development carried out without planning permission | Party-wall disputes |
| Material change in land use | Boundary disputes or trespass |
| Breach of planning permission, condition or S106 | Deeds and covenants |
| Illegal advertisements | Builder conduct or private neighbour disputes |
| Unauthorised listed-building works, protected-tree works or demolition in conservation areas | Building Regulation issues or internal works to non-listed buildings |
| Untidy land or high hedges in relevant cases | Public rights of way, highways obstructions or general environmental complaints handled by other teams |
Wandsworth Planning Contact, Address and Map Reference
Use online routes first. When emailing, include the application reference, site address, applicant/agent name if relevant, proposal and your exact question.
Wandsworth Town Hall, Wandsworth High Street, London SW18 2PU
This map is a general council-location reference. Use official online routes for planning searches, comments, applications, CIL forms and breach reports.
If Wandsworth Planning Search or Upload Does Not Work
| Problem | Likely reason | Try this first |
|---|---|---|
| Reference not found | Wrong format, spaces, partial reference or pre-2000 case. | Use YYYY/XXXX, remove spaces, try wildcard %, general search or archive. |
| Too many results | Search too broad. | Add date, address, applicant, agent, status or case officer. |
| Cannot comment | Application not open for consultation or wrong link opened. | Use the associated documents/comment link and check consultation status. |
| Comment privacy concern | Comments are published with name/address and form part of the statutory register. | Do not put email, phone or signature in the main comment text. |
| Upload rejected or slow | CAD/zip/exe, oversized files, unclear names, no scale bar or inconsistent orientation. | Use scalable PDFs, 5MB per file, 25MB total, clear names and scale bars. |
| BNG uncertainty | Exemption, small-site metric or protected habitat trigger unclear. | Complete BNG checklist and get ecology advice before layout is fixed. |
| CIL risk | Missing forms, no Commencement Notice or relief not granted before start. | Do not start works until CIL liability, relief and commencement steps are checked. |
| Enforcement not accepted | Issue is boundary, party wall, building control or private dispute. | Check Wandsworth “can/cannot investigate” list before reporting. |
Official Wandsworth Planning Links by Task
Planning Explorer
Search post-2000 applications using reference, criteria, dates, applicant, agent or case officer.
Open ExplorerSpecific Application Search
Use when you have the reference in YYYY/XXXX format.
Open Specific SearchSearch Applications Help
Official Wandsworth page for search routes, map search and notifications.
Read Search HelpComment Guidance
Privacy, planning reasons, 21-day consultation and online comment steps.
Read Comment HelpLocal Validation Checklist
National and local requirements for valid Wandsworth applications.
Open ChecklistElectronic File Rules
PDF, size, name, scale, orientation and drawing upload rules.
Open File RulesMaps and Plans PDF
Location plan, block plan, red line, blue line and OS mapping checks.
Open Plans PDFPlanning Enforcement
Use after checking planning history and choosing the correct breach route.
Open EnforcementUseful Same-Site Guidance
How to Use This Website Safely
Use this website for planning research, then complete final actions on official Wandsworth, GOV.UK or Planning Portal pages.
Read Safe Use GuideSource Verification Policy
Explains how official planning links, maps, addresses and public-source details are checked.
Read Verification PolicyOfficial Links Policy
Explains why official council, Planning Portal and GOV.UK links are placed beside the task they solve.
Read Official Links PolicyWandsworth-Specific Planning Tips That Save Time
Check flood risk, wind, daylight/sunlight, servicing, tall-building impact, fire strategy, energy, public realm and BNG.
Check windows, doors, roof changes, materials, front boundaries, shopfronts and Article 4 restrictions before design work is finalised.
Do not assume householder permitted development rights apply. Wandsworth says flats in converted houses need full planning forms.
Resolve BNG and urban greening before the layout is fixed. Retrofitting habitat later can be costly or impossible.
Write planning reasons only. Avoid private disputes, property value, covenants, party-wall issues and construction complaints.
Before upload, test print PDFs, check scale bars, split oversized files, label revisions and keep existing/proposed drawings separate.
Official Source and PDF Details Converted Into This Page
- Wandsworth search page: all planning records are now online; Planning Explorer is for post-2000 cases; Planning Archive is for pre-2000 cases; map search can show live and decided applications.
- Planning Explorer: specific search uses reference format YYYY/XXXX and allows wildcard % for partial information; general search supports combined fields and date search.
- Comment guidance: name/address required, anonymous comments not accepted, comments are published, optional contact details should not be put in the comment text.
- Comment timing: most applications have a 21-day consultation; re-consultation on amendments is typically 14 days where undertaken; online comments have a 4,000-character limit.
- Make application page: Wandsworth recommends Planning Portal, notes the service charge, confirms validation date can differ from received date and lists small-site affordable housing contribution timing.
- Application process page: targets are 8 weeks for householder/small scale, 13 weeks for major and 16 weeks for EIA; invalid application reasons include no fee, no CIL form and no scale bar.
- Validation checklist PDF: national requirements include form, location plan, site plan, floor/roof plans, sections, elevations, fee, ownership certificate and Design and Access Statement where needed.
- Local requirements: fire, air quality, biodiversity, energy, CIL, contamination, daylight/sunlight, flood risk, heritage, archaeology, waste, servicing and other reports can be triggered.
- Maps/plans PDF: location plan scale, red line, blue line, block plan, north arrow, boundary dimensions, trees, roads, public rights of way and OS licence issues are covered.
- Electronic files: CAD not accepted; scalable PDFs needed for scale drawings; online total should not exceed 25MB; individual files should not exceed 5MB; file naming and orientation matter.
- BNG page: BNG is mandatory for new planning permission applications unless exempt; 10% minimum applies where subject to BNG; exemptions still need a checklist and biodiversity consideration.
- CIL guidance: Wandsworth collects Mayoral and Wandsworth CIL; missing forms or Commencement Notice can create surcharges and loss of relief.
- Enforcement pages and PDF: enforcement is discretionary and proportionate; Wandsworth can investigate planning breaches but not party-wall, boundary, private neighbour or building-regulation disputes.
Wandsworth Planning Portal FAQs
Where do I search Wandsworth planning applications?
Use Wandsworth Planning Explorer for applications submitted after 2000. Use the Planning Archive for applications submitted before 2000.
What format is a Wandsworth planning reference?
The specific application search asks for the complete case reference or planning application number in the format YYYY/XXXX. You can use wildcard % when you only have partial information.
Can I search Wandsworth planning applications on a map?
Yes. Wandsworth says map search can show live and decided planning applications in an area, with live applications highlighted in red.
Can I comment on a Wandsworth planning application online?
Yes. Find the application in Planning Explorer, open the associated documents and online comments link, then use the comment button if the application is still open for consultation.
Can I submit anonymous planning comments in Wandsworth?
No. Wandsworth says it cannot accept anonymous objections or letters of support and requires a full postal address with any representation made.
How long is the Wandsworth consultation period?
Most applications have a statutory 21-day consultation period. Wandsworth says it may accept comments after the consultation period until a decision is made.
How do I apply for planning permission in Wandsworth?
Wandsworth says the easiest way is to apply online through the national Planning Portal, where you can make the application and payment online.
What file limits apply to Wandsworth electronic planning applications?
For online submission, Wandsworth says the combined size of files should not exceed 25MB and individual files should not exceed 5MB. CAD, .exe and zipped submissions should not be used.
Is Biodiversity Net Gain required in Wandsworth?
Wandsworth says BNG is mandatory for new planning permission applications. Where BNG applies, development must demonstrate at least 10% biodiversity net gain over the pre-development value of the site.
How do I report a Wandsworth planning breach?
Check the planning applications database first. If permission is required and has not been granted, use the relevant Wandsworth enforcement form for building works, breach of condition, change of use or unauthorised advertisement.
Final Summary: Wandsworth Planning Actions
Use Planning Explorer for post-2000 applications, the Planning Archive for pre-2000 records, and map/area notifications for local monitoring.
Read the latest documents and use planning reasons. Your name and address are required, comments are public, and online comments have a 4,000-character limit.
Use Planning Portal after checking Wandsworth validation, file-size rules, red/blue lines, CIL, BNG, energy, flood, daylight and heritage triggers.
Search permission history first, then use the correct enforcement form with address, dates, photos, breach type and planning harm.