South Balham planning approval rate
South Balham ward in Wandsworth has a 95.0% approval rate based on 679 planning decisions. Wandsworth overall: 92.8%.
Last updated: September 2026
95.0%
ward approval rate
679
Decisions
645
Approved
34
Refused
92.8%
Wandsworth average
South Balham sits slightly above the Wandsworth average, with a 2.2 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How South Balham compares
South Balham ward
95.0%
Wandsworth overall
92.8%
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Recent decisions in South Balham
2026/2589
Alterations including erection of replacement front boundary wall with railings · 09/09/2026
2026/2655
Demolition of garage and erection of a 1 x bed single-storey dwelling house with · 09/09/2026
2026/1428
Alterations including change of use of the existing Christian Education Centre ( · 08/09/2026
2026/2536
G1 Lime x3: Reduce height by approx. 2-3m to create a flat top. Cut back branche · 08/09/2026
2026/1871
Alterations including replacement of existing front door and refurbishment of ex · 04/09/2026
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