Wandsworth Conservation and Heritage Advisory Committee
Wandsworth Conservation and Heritage Advisory Committee is currently navigating reduced planning powers and seeing its advice considered by other council committees.
The Wandsworth Conservation and Heritage Advisory Committee is currently discussing the implications of new government legislation, due in November 2026, which will reduce the powers of planning committees, leading to more applications being determined by council officers. This follows a September 2026 decision by Wandsworth Council's Planning Applications Committee to approve the temporary retention of a flower stall, despite objections from the advisory committee regarding its visual impact and safety concerns.
The committee, which advises Wandsworth Council on conservation and heritage matters, had previously unanimously backed plans in January 2026 to enhance accessibility and sustainability at Putney Methodist Church. These proposals included a new accessible entrance ramp and steps, replacement entrance doors, and an internal glazed lobby.
Key facts
- Wandsworth Council's Planning Applications Committee approved the temporary retention of a flower stall for two years on September 17, 2026. Source
- The Wandsworth Conservation and Heritage Advisory Committee objected to the flower stall's retention due to visual impact and safety concerns. Source
- The Wandsworth Conservation and Heritage Advisory Committee discussed new planning rules reducing committee powers on September 10, 2026. Source
- New government legislation from November 2026 will see many planning applications determined by council officers. Source
- The Wandsworth Conservation and Heritage Advisory Committee unanimously backed plans for Putney Methodist Church on January 8, 2026. Source
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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.