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    London Borough of Wandsworth planning guide

    An introductory guide to planning in London Borough of Wandsworth. Check the current adopted plan, relevant policies and site-specific requirements with the authority before relying on this summary.

    Use this overview to plan your research. Verify current requirements and site-specific conditions against the relevant primary sources. Read our data sources, coverage and limits guide.

    Local plan reference

    Wandsworth Local Plan 2023–2038 and Local Plan Partial Review, adopted 19 July 2023 / 4 March 2026. Read the source-check scope below.

    Scope of source check

    The March 2026 Partial Review supersedes six housing policies in the July 2023 plan; the two documents must be read together. Plan-name and adoption-record check only. This is not a complete inventory of development-plan documents or amendments. Detailed policies, contributions, local context, mapped designations and refusal frequencies have not been verified. Check the authority's current documents for the site. Checked 2026-09-12.

    Official plan adoption reference

    Issues to investigate

    These are research topics, not measured refusal frequencies or a prediction of a decision.

    • Riverside character impact
    • Loss of family-sized homes
    • Insufficient amenity space

    Contributions to investigate

    Check whether CIL applies, the current charging schedule and zone, indexation, relief and chargeable area. Separately check the affordable-housing policy, site threshold, tenure requirements and planning obligations. No numerical contribution or site liability is verified by this page.

    Questions

    What is the local plan for London Borough of Wandsworth?

    Wandsworth Local Plan 2023–2038 and Local Plan Partial Review, adopted 19 July 2023 / 4 March 2026. Read the source-check scope below.

    What should I investigate before a proposal in London Borough of Wandsworth?

    Confirm the current adopted plan, site designations, relevant policies and validation requirements. This directory does not establish refusal frequencies or site eligibility.

    Does Atlasly cover London Borough of Wandsworth?

    Coverage depends on the site and the available sources. Review the evidence returned for the address and check current policies with London Borough of Wandsworth.

    Pre-screen a site in London Borough of Wandsworth

    Explore available site evidence and identify which policies and constraints need checking with the planning authority.

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    Review current plans and usage and source coverage for your project.

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