Track the latest renovation and development activity in Battersea. We monitor planning applications across Wandsworth to help you understand what's possible on your street.
| Address | Project Type | Status | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Mysore Road, SW11 | Side Return Extension | Approved | 26 Mar 2026 | Single-storey side return extension with matching brickwork |
| 33 Altenburg Gardens, SW11 | Side Return Extension | Approved | 26 Mar 2026 | Glass-roofed side return extension with structural opening to main reception |
| 23 Battersea Square, SW11 | Basement Conversion | Approved | 18 Mar 2026 | New basement level with front lightwell, providing additional living accommodation |
| 70 Eccles Road, SW11 | Side Return Extension | Refused | 11 Mar 2026 | Single-storey side return extension with matching brickwork |
| 4 Eccles Road, SW11 | Side Return Extension | Approved | 4 Mar 2026 | Side return infill with rooflight to create enlarged kitchen |
| 58 Vicarage Crescent, SW11 | Full Refurbishment | Approved | 22 Feb 2026 | Complete internal refurbishment including new mechanical and electrical services |
| 58 Altenburg Gardens, SW11 | Full Refurbishment | Pending | 13 Feb 2026 | Comprehensive refurbishment retaining period details with contemporary additions |
| 16 Elspeth Road, SW11 | Rear Extension | Under Review | 11 Feb 2026 | Full-width single-storey rear extension with roof lantern |
| 3 Vicarage Crescent, SW11 | Loft Conversion | Approved | 25 Jan 2026 | Conversion of existing loft space to create additional bedroom and en-suite bathroom |
| 67 Reform Street, SW11 | Basement Conversion | Pending | 24 Jan 2026 | Excavation to create new basement level with lightwell and swimming pool |
| 36 Albert Bridge Road, SW11 | Full Refurbishment | Approved | 18 Aug 2025 | Internal reconfiguration and modernisation of all floors with new kitchen and bathrooms |
| 76 Elspeth Road, SW11 | Full Refurbishment | Approved | 5 May 2025 | Whole-house renovation including new heating system and upgraded insulation |
| 44 Albert Bridge Road, SW11 | Garden Room | Approved | 27 Mar 2025 | Timber garden office with living roof and integrated storage |
Battersea has seen strong renovation activity over the past twelve months, with side return extensions accounting for 31% of all planning applications. Full Refurbishments follow at 31%, with basement conversions making up a further 15% of submissions. This pattern reflects the character of Battersea's housing stock and the aspirations of homeowners in the SW11 postcode.
As a designated conservation area, Battersea requires all external alterations to be sympathetically designed and built using appropriate materials. Planning officers at Wandsworth Council pay close attention to proposals that affect the streetscape, particularly along prominent roads such as Battersea Square and Elspeth Road. Despite these additional requirements, our data shows a 69% approval rate for applications in the area — evidence that well-prepared submissions continue to succeed.
The most active streets for development in Battersea include Battersea Square, Elspeth Road, Albert Bridge Road, where homeowners are investing in both extending and upgrading their properties. Family homes are being extended and reconfigured to create open-plan living spaces, with rear extensions and loft conversions proving the most cost-effective way to add bedrooms and entertaining areas.
Properties in Battersea (SW11) typically range from period terraces to substantial detached homes. Whether you are considering a straightforward loft conversion or a comprehensive basement dig, early engagement with Wandsworth Council's planning department — and appointing an architect familiar with local policy — will significantly improve your chances of a smooth approval. Our team maintains an outstanding track record across the SW11 postcode.
Wandsworth Council manages planning applications across Battersea and the wider borough. As a conservation area, Battersea is subject to additional planning controls. Permitted development rights may be restricted under Article 4 directions, meaning proposals that would normally not require planning permission may need a formal application.
For advice on what you can build in Battersea, see our Planning & Permissions guide. You can also review our planning track record to see our approval rates across London boroughs.
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