45 Groveway London Lambeth SW9 0AH Data via plota.co.uk

26/00690/TCA - Approval for works to trees in CA Approved

Proposal

Back Garden: T1 Oak. Crown reduce by up to 3m in height from approximately 20m to 17m and by up to 3m in radial spread from approximately 8m to 5m. Crown lift to 4.5m above ground level. Back Garden: T3 Horse chestnut. Fell to ground level. Back Garden: T11 Apple. Fell to ground level. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
5 Mar 2026
Approved
17 Mar 2026

Approved on 17 Mar 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Lambeth
Application type
Approval for works to trees in CA
Postcode
SW9 0AH
Received
5 Mar 2026
Validated
5 Mar 2026
Ward
Stockwell East
Case officer
Track to view
Decision
Raise No Objection
Decision date
17 Mar 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
Scriven Industries Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No
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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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