13 Falmouth Walk London Wandsworth SW15 5DY Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 2026/1462
Date received
18 Apr 2026
Date validated
18 Apr 2026
Postcode
SW15 5DY

Description

Reasonable Exception Statement (RES) London Plan Guidance Planning Fire Safety Strategy Policy D.12 Site: At 13 Falmouth Walk, SW15 5DY I Kai SO is the occupant/owner of the erection of a window dormer to the existing balcony windows area to avoid water leakage into the house from the existing flat roof/balcony floor area. Description of development: Proposed erection of a dormer windows to the existing balcony on the first floor to stop the water leakage from the existing flat roof of the balcony into the living room at the ground floor beneath it. The current fire safety measures are appropriate and will not be adversely a4ected by the existing development. 1. Information on space provisions for fire appliances and assembly points - There is not planed to obscure the suitable positioned unobstructed outside space for Fire Appliance. All the existing fire precaution equipment and escape way in the house and outside the building on the common area and main road or in very close proximity to meet hose length criteria. Evacuation assembly point will be in the same location (RES). 2. Information on passive and active safety measures - The building has been designed to incorporate features to reduce the risk to life. Passive and Active protection in accordance with current Building Regulations (RES). 3. Information and data on construction products and materials - New building work will be constructed to minimise the risk of fire spread to the surrounding areas in accordance with current Building Regulations. Exterior material roof of fa??ade has already been designed in accordance with current Building Regulations (RES). 4. Information on means of escape and evacuation strategy - The project provides a suitable and convenient means of escape and associated evacuation strategy. Occupants will be able to escape via windows and/ or fire resistance compartment walls and fire doors directly to open area. (RES) There are already su4icient to robust strategy for evacuation of escape in the event of a fire which will likely be triggered by warning mains operated interlinked smoke and fire alarms.(RES) 5. Information on access and equipment for firefighting ??? The building has a suitable access and equipment for fire-fighting is not required on this project and will not be provided apart from the local fire brigade in an emergency situation. Estate management has already su4icient planning to cater any fire and smoke events upon occurred. An adequate firefighting water supply always be provided by the Fire Appliances (RES). All of the above information is based on the fact that the building is NOT a MAJOR DEVELOPMENT and it is being established that NO net impact on existing Fire Safety Provisions. The project site and all works will comply with the minimum Fire Safety Standards of the national Building Regulations requirements. Data via plota.co.uk

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Decision outlook

Plota predicted a decision around 14 Sept 2026; it is now day 149.

Day 149, past the statutory target. 95% of extensions in Wandsworth are decided within thirteen weeks; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 24 Aug 2026.

Day 14993 days past the 56-day target
82%decided within 8 weeks
89%approved
800decided in the last year

Plota live figures for extensions decided by Wandsworth in the last twelve months, from validation. Wandsworth decision record →

Site constraints 3

Archaeological priority area
An assessment or field evaluation may be asked for before ground works.
The council or Historic England considers archaeology likely here. A desk-based assessment, and sometimes trial trenching, can be asked for with the application.
Air quality management area: Wandsworth AQMA
The council has declared the area as failing an air quality objective.
Schemes that add traffic, parking or combustion plant are assessed against the area's action plan and may need an air quality assessment.
Council record ↗
Also on the record
Inside the Wandsworth built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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4.8/10
Below average
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Householder decisions

Wandsworth ranks #172 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

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Wandsworth decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
90%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #120 of 296
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #168 of 296
62%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #172 of 296
37%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #124 of 296
89%
Minor dwellings approved
680 decided (1-9 homes)
81%
Major dwellings approved
16 decided (10+ homes)
72%
Change of use approved
36 decided
2,062
Total decisions
206 refused in the year to March 2026