local planning policies
Councils are currently addressing unauthorised developments and approving specific planning applications under local planning policies.
Kensington and Chelsea Planning Applications Committee approved works at Colville Primary School in September 2026, including fence replacement and a new staircase. Separately, Wandsworth Council agreed to take enforcement action in June 2026 against the unauthorised conversion of a commercial storage area into three studio flats at Upper Tooting Road, citing lack of planning permission and inadequate amenity space.
Local planning policies guide and control development within council areas. Bexley Council's Planning Committee scrutinised outbuildings at Sidcup Conservative Club in November 2025, raising questions about green belt regulations in relation to a retrospective application for a single-storey outbuilding and two smoking cabins.
Key facts
- Kensington and Chelsea Planning Applications Committee approved works at Colville Primary School on 8 September 2026. Source
- Wandsworth Council agreed to take enforcement action at 118 Upper Tooting Road on 25 June 2026. Source
- The enforcement action concerned the unauthorised conversion of a commercial storage area into three studio flats. Source
- Bexley Council's Planning Committee discussed planning application 25/01519/FUL on 13 November 2025. Source
- This application concerned a retrospective application for a single-storey detached outbuilding and two timber smoking cabins. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.