67 Knatchbull Road London Lambeth SE5 9QR

Awaiting decision 26/01262/TCA

Trees & landscaping

Council

Lambeth

Date received

21 Apr 2026

Date validated

21 Apr 2026

Postcode

SE5 9QR

Description

T1 Ash tree: Cutback overhanging branches in line with BS 3998. Reason for works: Branches from neighbouring tree overhanging property - to allow more light into property

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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