Notice of Public Inquiry
Article 12 of The Greater London Parks and Open Spaces Order 1967
Proposed Works on Tooting Bec Common
Application Reference Number Com/3263104
An Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs will hold an inquiry opening on 7 June 2022 at 10.00 am at Wandsworth Town Council, Wandsworth High Street, London SW18 2PU. If required due to Covid-19 restrictions, the inquiry may also be held virtually and/or by telephone on 7 June 2022 The Inquiry will consider an application by the Council of the London Borough of Wandsworth for consent to carry out works on Common Land.
Those works being described as: The construction of extensions to the rear and side elevations of the premises currently occupied by the Balham Amateur Boxing Club, the installation of new roofing across this building and adjacent structures currently providing toilets and changing areas and a covered link with the former Triangle One O'Clock Centre, the installation of new external doors, disabled access ramps and platforms, all to create a clubhouse, together with the installation of new artificial grass surfaced all weather sports pitches with associated perimeter fencing and floodlighting, the new artificial grass surfaced areas and floodlights replacing an existing floodlit and degraded all weather sports pitch.
Copies of the application form, accompanying documents and inquiry evidence may be inspected at wandsworth.gov.uk/tooting-common-application during the six weeks before the inquiry.
The inquiry will open at 10.00 am on 7 June 2022 continuing on subsequent days as necessary.
Anyone who is unable to attend the inquiry in person, due to Covid-19 restrictions, and wishes to attend the inquiry virtually/by telephone must register that interest as soon as possible, prior to the inquiry by contacting Wandsworth Borough Council c/o Simon Cooper-Grundy, Enable Leisure and Culture, Parks Office, Battersea Park, London SW11 4NJ email:

Annie J Owen
Defra Team The Planning Inspectorate 3A Eagle Temple Quay House 2 The Square Bristol BS1 6PN
On behalf of the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs