55 Rectory Grove London SW4 0DS Data via plota.co.uk

26/01543/TCA - Approval for works to trees in CA Approved
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

Front Garden: Lime. Repollard to most recent pollard points, reducing height and spread by approximately 4m to 5m. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
21 May 2026
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Approved
2 Jun 2026

Approved on 2 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Documents 3

Decision & officer reports 1

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Plans & drawings 1

IMG SKETCH PLAN Plans · 21 May 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

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Important details

Council
Lambeth
Application type
Approval for works to trees in CA
Postcode
SW4 0DS
Received
21 May 2026
Validated
21 May 2026
Ward
Clapham Town
Case officer
Show
Decision
Raise No Objection
Decision date
2 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Take A Bough Tree Care

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

27 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2024 Approved
Excavation and installation of an outdoor swimming pool in rear garden.
24/00464/FUL
2024 Approved
Excavation and installation of an outdoor swimming pool in rear garden.
24/01584/LB
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
2 Floris Place London SW4 0HH
Installation of three rooflights to the second floor roof to the side elevation.
25/03242/FUL
2025 Approved
Rectory Grove Centre Rectory Grove London Lambeth SW4 0EL
Replacement of two existing windows with glazed timber doors.
25/02854/FUL
2025 Approved
25 Fitzwilliam Road London SW4 0DW
Front Garden: T1 Judas tree - Reduce to previous points, height from 8m to 6m, spread fro…
25/02057/TCA
2025 Approved
57 Rectory Grove London Lambeth SW4 0DS
Replacement of single glazed timber framed sash windows with double glazed timber framed…
25/00972/LB
2025 Approved
57 Rectory Grove London Lambeth SW4 0DS
Replacement of single glazed timber framed sash windows with double glazed timber framed…
25/00971/FUL
2024 Refused
57 Rectory Grove London SW4 0DS
Replacement of single glazed timber framed sash windows with double glazed timber framed…
24/03102/LB
2024 Refused
57 Rectory Grove London SW4 0DS
Replacement of single glazed timber framed sash windows with double glazed timber framed…
24/03101/FUL
2024 Approved
57 Rectory Grove London SW4 0DS
Erection of a single storey outbuilding in rear garden to replace the existing outbuildin…
24/01788/FUL
2024 Approved
14A Fitzwilliam Road London SW4 0DN
Erection of a single storey outbuilding in rear garden.
24/00220/FUL
2020 Approved
28 Fitzwilliam Road London SW4 0DN
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20/00673/TCA
2024 Approved
40 Fitzwilliam Road London Lambeth SW4 0DN
T1: x1 Robinia, situated in the rear garden. Suggested work - reduce canopy by approx 2-3…
24/00036/TCA
2023 Approved
51 Rectory Grove London Lambeth SW4 0DS
T1: x1 Lime, reduce crown to previous points.
23/04021/TCA
2023 Approved
55 Rectory Grove London Lambeth SW4 0DS
Replacement of single glazed windows with double glazed, installation of a heat pump unit…
23/02009/FUL
2023 Approved
55 Rectory Grove London Lambeth SW4 0DS
Replacement of single glazed windows with double glazed, installation of a heat pump unit…
23/02010/LB
2023 Approved
46 Rectory Grove London SW4 0EB
Erection of a single storey outbuilding to the rear garden with raised decking to Flat A.
23/02663/FUL
2023 Refused
22 Fitzwilliam Road London Lambeth SW4 0DN
Erection of a three-storey rear extension and the installation of a roof light to the rea…
23/02509/FUL
2023 Refused
33 Fitzwilliam Road London SW4 0DP
Replacement of two existing rear windows with inward opening french doors including a Jul…
23/01479/FUL
2023 Approved
Rectory Grove Centre Rectory Grove London Lambeth SW4 0EL
Change of use from school (Use Class F(1)) to a day nursery (Use Class E(f)).
23/00247/FUL
2023 Approved
76 - 78 Rectory Grove London SW4 0ED
Installation of retractable awnings to front elevation.
23/00698/FUL
2023 Approved
22 Fitzwilliam Road London SW4 0DN
Erection of a two-storey rear closet extension at first and second floor levels and insta…
23/00007/FUL
2017 Refused
24 Fitzwilliam Road London SW4 0DN
Erection of a 2 storey rear closet wing extension; excavation to enlarge and lower part o…
17/01065/FUL
2017 Refused
5 Floris Place London SW4 0HH
Construction of a loft conversion with the erection of a front and rear mansard roof exte…
17/00636/FUL
2016 Approved
34 Fitzwilliam Road London SW4 0DN
To crown reduce 1 x Oak tree to rear of property by 30% and thin crown to remove deadwood…
16/04234/TCA
2016 Approved
4 - 20 North Street London SW4 0HG
Display of one non-illuminated fascia sign, one internally illuminated fascia sign and tw…
16/05319/ADV
2016 Approved
Hope House 52 Rectory Grove London SW4 0EB
To remove 4 x Leylandii conifer trees to rear of property.
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Lambeth
Planning Authority Score
2.7/10
Poor
#242 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Lambeth ranks #164 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. 47% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Lambeth is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 81% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 81% 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, the year to March 2026
78%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #274 of 296
81%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #273 of 296
62%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #164 of 296
47%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #209 of 296
46%
Minor dwellings approved
70 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
9 decided (10+ homes)
42%
Change of use approved
53 decided
1,784
Total decisions
396 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings