23 Lansdowne Gardens London SW8 2EQ

Awaiting decision 26/01103/TCA
Council
Date received
7 Apr 2026
Date validated
7 Apr 2026
Postcode
SW8 2EQ

Description

(TG1) Portuguese Laurels x3 Crown reduce and reshape x3 Laurels by approx 25-30% - routine maintenance. Heights from 3.0m to a minimum of 2.1m Crown spreads from 2.0m to a minimum of 1.4m

3.3/10
Planning Authority Score
#223 of 282

Lambeth ranks #131 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. 46% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Lambeth is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 83% approved vs 90% nationally.

Lambeth decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
80%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #252 of 282
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #248 of 282
73%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #131 of 282
46%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #187 of 282
51%
Minor dwellings approved
53 decided (1-9 homes)
88%
Major dwellings approved
8 decided (10+ homes)
40%
Change of use approved
52 decided
1,725
Total decisions
347 refused in 2025