Approved planning applications · October 2026
Extending in Wandsworth: what the council approves
Build Team has secured approval for 164 projects in Wandsworth: 106 loft conversions and 58 ground floor extensions, across 11 postcode districts. The median approved floor area is 30.3 m². Wandsworth are generous with their boundary wall height and we've designed schemes at 2.7m.
What Wandsworth council is like to work with
Fantastic Council who have shown flexibility in their policies. We work with them frequently and know their policies very well.
Design is influence with the relationship with next door. Wraparounds can be approved
Boundary wall height
Wandsworth are generous with their boundary wall height and we've designed schemes at 2.7m.
Design considerations
This borough is close to the river so usually requires a Flood Risk Assessment report to be carried out.
Guidance from Build Team's design team, based on applications we have submitted in this borough. Council policy changes: check the current local plan before you rely on it.
What has been approved in Wandsworth
| Type of project | Approved | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Loft conversions | 106 | 65% |
| Ground floor extensions | 58 | 35% |
| Houses / flats | 138 houses, 26 flats | |
| Median floor area | 30.3 m² (average 33.2 m²) | |
Postcode districts covered: SE24, SW11, SW12, SW15, SW16, SW17, SW18, SW19, SW8, SW9, W7
Build Team projects in Wandsworth
- Nightingale Mansions, SW128TN Rear Extension · 50 m² · 16 weeks · 2024
- Scholars Ro, SW120PG Ground Floor Extension · 15 m² · 16 weeks · 2023
Side Return Extension in Wandsworth (SW12), over 50 m²
Side Return Extension
Side Return Extension in Wandsworth (SW12), under 15 m²
Side Return Extension
Side Return Extension in Wandsworth (SW11), 30–34 m²
Side Return Extension
Loft Conversion in Wandsworth (SW11), 40–44 m²
Loft Conversion
Side Return Extension in Wandsworth (SW16), 20–24 m²
Side Return Extension
Side Return Extension in Wandsworth (SW12), 35–39 m²
Side Return Extension
Our services in Wandsworth
- Loft conversions 106 approved here
- Side return extensions
- Rear extensions
- Wraparound extensions
- Kitchen extensions
- Party wall agreements
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