Wandsworth Council's Planning Applications Committee has approved plans for a new workshop and warehouse at 1 Riverside Yard, SW17 0BB. The development, located within the Summerstown Strategic Industrial Location (SIL), will feature a two-storey building designed for workshop and warehouse use (Classes B2 and B8), with associated office space on the first floor.
The application, considered at the committee meeting on Thursday, March 12, 2026, also includes the provision of car parking, cycle storage, and bin storage areas. The site borders the London Borough of Merton and is situated in an area designated for strategic industrial development.
Officers noted that the proposal represents a modest intensification of industrial use, considered optimal given the site's specific circumstances and constraints. The recommendation to approve the application was made subject to conditions and CIL (Community Infrastructure Levy) liability.
Environmental Considerations and CIL
Environmental considerations for the development included a Flood Risk Assessment, a Design and Access Statement, a Biodiversity Net Gain Exemption Statement, and a Transport Statement. To address potential land contamination, conditions were recommended for a preliminary risk assessment, site investigation, remediation report, and verification report. Furthermore, the proposal incorporates integrated swift boxes, a small pond, and soft landscaping with native species to support biodiversity.
Regarding the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), the estimated Mayoral CIL for this application is £89,532.12, with the Borough CIL being £0. It is important to note that the actual CIL amount can only be confirmed once all relevant details are approved and any relief is claimed. The specific use of these funds has not been detailed in the provided information.
Development Details
The development at 1 Riverside Yard SW17 0BB is anticipated to be a two-storey building. The ground floor is designated for use as a store for stone, equipped with a gantry crane and loading bay. The first floor will accommodate associated office space (Class E).
This development falls under Use Classes B2 (general industrial) and B8 (storage and distribution).
Further details regarding the application can be found in the Public reports pack and the Front sheet for the meeting.
