55 Wellfield Road London SW16 2BT Data via plota.co.uk

26/01279/TCA - Approval for works to trees in CA Approved
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

T1 Olive (x1) Reduce height by 1.5m all around. Final height 2.5 and width 1.5m.Reason: To contain the height and spread. T2 Phoenix Palm (x1) Fell to ground level. Reason: Wide girth which is encroaching on boundary wall. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
22 Apr 2026
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Approved
27 May 2026

Approved on 27 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Documents 3

Decision & officer reports 1

PDF Decision Notice Decision Notice · 27 May 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 1

PDF SKETCH PLAN Plans · 22 Apr 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATA Application Form · 22 Apr 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Lambeth
Application type
Approval for works to trees in CA
Postcode
SW16 2BT
Received
22 Apr 2026
Validated
22 Apr 2026
Ward
Streatham Wells
Case officer
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Decision
Raise No Objection
Decision date
27 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
Edward Payne and Co Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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Lambeth
Planning Authority Score
2.9/10
Poor
#238 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Lambeth ranks #173 out of 292 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.

One of the strictest councils
only 83% approved vs 90% nationally
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Lambeth decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
80%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #260 of 292
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #256 of 292
61%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #173 of 292
46%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #194 of 292
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings