Planning application
John Morris House 164 St Johns Hill SW11 1SW
Works: New dwelling
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Determination as to whether prior approval is required for change of use from office (Class B1) to 4 x studio, 1 x 1-bedroom and 1 x 2-bedroom flats (Class C3).
As published by the council, reference 2021/3252
Application record
- Reference
- 2021/3252
- Type
- Prior Approval Office to Residential
- Status
- Refused As published: FINAL DECISION
- Decision
- Refused As published: Prior Approval Refused
- Received
- 5 Jul 2021
- Validated
- 2 Aug 2021
- Decided
- 15 Sep 2021
- Ward
- Fairfield - Historic
- Decision by
- Delegated Standard
- Postcode
- SW11 1SW
Site history
Applications at this address on the Wandsworth register
This site has had 3 applications since 2021: 1 approved, 1 refused.
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2026/2894 Awaiting decision
John Morris House 164 St Johns Hill SW11 1SW
Details of Construction Management Plan and Construction Programme pursuant to condition 4 of planning permission dated 18/12/2025 ref. 2025/3776 (Alterations including erection of a two-storey side extension; insertion of three dormer windows in main roofslope (east facing); alterations to fenestration including insertion of some new timber framed windows and new rooflights; addition of PV panels on main roofslope. Works in connection with proposed conversion of the building into seven residential units (1 x studio unit; 3 x one-bedroom flats and 3 x two-bedroom) with associated cycle parking.).
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2025/3776 Granted
John Morris House 164 St Johns Hill SW11 1SW
Alterations including erection of a two-storey side extension; insertion of three dormer windows in main roofslope (east facing); alterations to fenestration including insertion of some new timber framed windows and new rooflights; addition of PV panels on main roofslope. Works in connection with proposed conversion of the building into seven residential units (1 x studio unit; 3 x one-bedroom flats and 3 x twobedroom) with associated cycle parking.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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5 Jul 2021
Received by Wandsworth
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2 Aug 2021
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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15 Sep 2021
Decision issued: Prior Approval Refused
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10 Sep 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
13 documents on file for this application
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Wandsworth refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
About prior approval applications
Prior approval applies where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, leaving the council only the specific matters the rules name, commonly within 56 days. More in our guide to planning application types.
Nearby applications
Within 0.3 miles
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John Morris House 164 St Johns Hill SW11 1SW
Alterations including erection of a two-storey side extension; insertion of three dormer windows in main roofslope (east facing); alterations to fenestration including insertion of some new timber framed windows and new rooflights; addition of PV panels on main roofslope. Works in connection with proposed conversion of the building into seven residential units (1 x studio unit; 3 x one-bedroom flats and 3 x twobedroom) with associated cycle parking.
Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension +2 20 docs -
Hazel Court Haydon Way SW11 1YF
Details of fire statement pursuant to condition 31 of planning permission granted on appeal (ref: APP/H5960/W/20/3266181) dated 04/12/2020 ref. 2020/2560 (Demolition of existing building and the erection of a part 2 and 6 storey building comprising 159 co-living rooms (Sui Generis) including internal amenity space (with flexible events and community floor space), external amenities spaces (with external roof terraces at second, fourth and fifth floor levels), landscaping, plant, refuse and bicycle stores, and associated works.).
Granted Full applications Demolition 18 docs -
Hazel Court Haydon Way SW11 1YF
Details of boundary treatment pursuant to condition 6 of planning permission granted on appeal (ref: APP/H5960/W/20/3266181) dated 04/12/2020 ref. 2020/2560 (Demolition of existing building and the erection of a part 2 and 6 storey building comprising 159 co-living rooms (Sui Generis) including internal amenity space (with flexible events and community floor space), external amenities spaces (with external roof terraces at second, fourth and fifth floor levels), landscaping, plant, refuse and bicycle stores, and associated works.).
Granted Full applications Demolition 4 docs -
Hazel Court Day Centre and Nursing Home Haydon Way SW11 1YF
Submission of details pursuant to the schedule 2 part 5 clause 4 (Submission of Late Stage Review) of S106 obligation related to planning permission ref. 2020/2560 dated 17/09/2021 (for demolition of existing building and the erection of a part 2 and 6 storey building comprising 159 co-living rooms (Sui Generis) including internal amenity space (with flexible events and community floor space), external amenities spaces (with external roof terraces at second, fourth and fifth floor levels), landscaping, plant, refuse and bicycle stores, and associated works.)
Granted Conditions Demolition 4 docs -
Hazel Court Day Centre And Nursing Home Haydon Way SW11 1YF
Details of insulation & external ventilation equipment pursuant to condition 9 &10 of planning permission granted on appeal (ref: APP/H5960/W/20/3266181) dated 04/12/2020 ref. 2020/2560 (Demolition of existing building and the erection of a part 2 and 6 storey building comprising 159 co-living rooms (Sui Generis) including internal amenity space (with flexible events and community floor space), external amenities spaces (with external roof terraces at second, fourth and fifth floor levels), landscaping, plant, refuse and bicycle stores, and associated works.).
Granted Full applications Demolition 10 docs -
John Morris House 164 St Johns Hill SW11 1SW
89% historically approved · decision due ~8 Oct
Details of Construction Management Plan and Construction Programme pursuant to condition 4 of planning permission dated 18/12/2025 ref. 2025/3776 (Alterations including erection of a two-storey side extension; insertion of three dormer windows in main roofslope (east facing); alterations to fenestration including insertion of some new timber framed windows and new rooflights; addition of PV panels on main roofslope. Works in connection with proposed conversion of the building into seven residential units (1 x studio unit; 3 x one-bedroom flats and 3 x two-bedroom) with associated cycle parking.).
Awaiting decision New dwelling Extension +2
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