55 Wellfield Road London SW16 2BT

Awaiting decision 26/01279/TCA
Council
Date received
22 Apr 2026
Date validated
22 Apr 2026
Postcode
SW16 2BT

Description

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.

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