The decision will mean that these pubs will no longer be converted into mini-supermarkets, estate agents or homes without the need for planning permission.

Wandsworth Council is the first local authority in the country to publish Article 4 Directions on this scale following the announcement that permitted development rights were to be made permanent.

Jonathan Cook, deputy council leader, said Wandsworth pubs were now the best protected in the entire country and had a genuine defence against the “relentless” spread of mini-supermarkets and estate agents.

“We know how much our residents love their locals and in many cases they really are the epicentre of community life. I’m proud and delighted we’ve found a way to protect them.

“I very much hope that other councils will follow our lead by adopting pub-friendly planning policies and then stripping away permitted development rights from their local inns, bars and taverns.

“This could be a real turning point for our nation’s superb but vulnerable pub trade and Wandsworth is more than ready to share its approach with other authorities.”

Geoff Strawbridge, Greater London CAMRA regional director, added: “I would like to see every planning authority in the country follow Wandsworth’s exemplary initiative in protecting its pubs and bars by removing permitted development rights."

The 120 bars and pubs were chosen due to their historic or architectural value or due to their positive influence on the community.

Wandsworth’s decision comes after Sadiq Khan released plans to limit the conversion of office space into residential units.