Planning & Environment Committee

In planning matters, we:

• monitor planning applications for properties in, or adjoining, the Society’s Area of Benefit
• make representations to the Council about planning applications
• assess and comment on revisions to the Council’s, the Mayor of London’s or the Government’s planning policies and guidelines
• develop links with local and national elected representatives
• develop constructive relationships and hold regular meetings with Council Officers
• work with the Wimbledon Union of Residents’ Associations, local Residents’ Associations and other Civic Societies
• respond to contacts made by residents or developers
• recommend additions or changes to Conservation Area boundaries, the Council’s Local List or Historic England’s Statutory List
• make representations on other matters that affect the good governance of our area

In environmental matters, we:

• identify and respond to risks to the local environment and wellbeing of Wimbledon’s residents and visitors
• respond to public consultations on issues affecting the environment,
• participate in consultations on environmental matters
• seek to influence positive change in environmental matters
• support the continued maintenance and improvement of our green spaces and parks