1 Lotus Close London Lambeth SE21 8BJ

Awaiting decision 26/00546/TPO
Council
Date received
20 Feb 2026
Date validated
20 Feb 2026
Postcode
SE21 8BJ

Description

TPO No. 33 (1974): T2 Sycamore This tree is shown as T6 on the submitted sketch plan. Location: South-east corner of the site at the entrance to Lotus Close. Proposed tree works: Reduce height by up to 2m and lateral spread by up to 2m back to established previous pruning points to leave a finished crown height of approximately 8m and overall crown spread of approximately 8m. Reason: Repeat cyclical management of a previously pruned tree.

3.3/10
Planning Authority Score
#218 of 277

Lambeth ranks #129 out of 277 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%) #247 of 277
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #243 of 277
73%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #129 of 277
46%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #184 of 277
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