31 Wincanton Road London Wandsworth SW18 5TZ

On-line 2026/1702
Council
Date received
6 May 2026
Date validated
6 May 2026
Postcode
SW18 5TZ

Description

Tree to be removed is a Eucalyptus Gunnii (Cider Gum), and is Tree T5 on the tree survey drawing. The applicant is planning to do a rear extension. The soil sample tested has indicated a high plasticity soil of thick clay, and due to the proximity of the eucalyptus tree in the garden, any proposed foundations to this property or surrounding properties would require a depth exceeding 2.5m. The eucalyptus is an extremely high-water demand tree which could cause issues in the future, not just to future works but the main house and neighbouring properties in the Conservation Area, which based on the style and age of the properties would have shallow brick spreader foundations. Based on arboricultural advice, this tree is not suitable for a suburban rear garden and continuous pruning would not be sufficient to negate subsidence risk.

5.1/10
Planning Authority Score
#142 of 282

Wandsworth ranks #166 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).

Wandsworth decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
90%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #120 of 282
93%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #134 of 282
68%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #166 of 282
37%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #119 of 282
88%
Minor dwellings approved
720 decided (1-9 homes)
83%
Major dwellings approved
18 decided (10+ homes)
82%
Change of use approved
38 decided
2,141
Total decisions
222 refused in 2025