scale and massing
Councils are deciding on development proposals, with scale and massing concerns influencing planning application outcomes.
In September 2026, Wandsworth Council's Planning Applications Committee approved extensions at 3 Southdean Gardens, despite neighbour objections regarding the scale and massing of the proposed development. The committee heard that amendments had been made to the original proposal.
Earlier, in April 2026, Hammersmith and Fulham's Planning and Development Control Committee refused plans for the Phoenix Academy redevelopment. This refusal was due to significant concerns, including the development's scale and massing, which objectors argued would harm the area's character.
Scale and massing refers to the size, proportion, and bulk of proposed buildings or developments, often considered in relation to their surroundings. No further council meetings are currently scheduled to discuss this topic.
Key facts
- Wandsworth Council's Planning Applications Committee approved extensions at 3 Southdean Gardens in September 2026, despite objections regarding scale and massing. Source
- Hammersmith and Fulham's Planning and Development Control Committee refused the Phoenix Academy redevelopment in April 2026 due to concerns including its scale and massing. Source
- The Phoenix Academy redevelopment proposal included two residential blocks ranging from two to eight storeys. Source
- The Southdean Gardens extension involved a single-storey rear, a two-storey side, and a rear mansard roof extension. 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.