34 Ambleside Avenue London SW16 1QP

Awaiting decision 26/00829/TCA
Trees & landscaping
Council
Lambeth 2.9/10
Date received
13 Mar 2026
Date validated
13 Mar 2026
Postcode
SW16 1QP

Description

T1 Cherry Laurel (x1) Reduce crown by 1m all around.Crown lift to 1.2m Final height 4m and width 5m. Reason: To contain the height and spread. Prevent overhang and provide more light. T3 Cherry Laurel (x1) Reduce crown by 1m all around.Final height 4m and width 4m. Reason:To maintain at a smaller size. Close to building. T4 Cherry Laurel (x1) Reduce crown by 1m all around.Final height 4m and width 6m. Reason: To maintain at a smaller size. T5 Pear (x1) Reduce crown back to previous points of reduction (50cm off height and width). Final height 4m and width 2.5m. Reason: To maintian the tree at a smaller size. T6 Mulberry (x1) Reduce crown by 1-1.5m. Final height 5m and with 6m. Reason: To contain the height and spread in context to the garden setting.

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2021 Approved
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Erection of 1st floor rear extension.
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2020 Approved
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Erection of rear dormer and revised openings at ground floor.
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2020 Refused
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To remove 1 x Holly / Laurel tree to front of property (RHS).
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Erection of a single-storey outbuilding to the rear of the property.
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Lambeth
Planning Authority Score
2.9/10
Poor
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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
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