49 Lansdowne Gardens London SW8 2EL Data via plota.co.uk

26/00451/TPO - Approval for works to TPO trees Approved

Proposal

TPO 15 Lansdowne Gardens and 12 Guildford Road 1969, confirmed 1970: T22 Horse Chestnut Location: Rear garden adjacent to the boundary wall at 49 Lansdowne Gardens Proposed tree works: Fell to ground level. Reason: Poor physiological and structural condition and ongoing conflict with the adjacent boundary wall as set out in the submitted arboricultural and structural reports. Replacement planting proposed: Plant 2 replacement trees comprising 1 × Ginkgo biloba and 1 × Liriodendron tulipifera, both 10 to 12 cm Select Standards. Council Note: The Council notes the proposal to plant 2 replacement trees comprising 1 x Ginkgo biloba and 1 x Liriodendron tulipifera. Only 1 replacement tree can be secured by condition as the direct replacement for the protected tree. Accordingly, 1 x Liriodendron tulipifera will be secured by condition, with planting required during the next planting season (September 2026 to March 2027) unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Council… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
12 Feb 2026
Approved
5 Jun 2026

Approved on 5 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 7 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Lambeth
Application type
Approval for works to TPO trees
Postcode
SW8 2EL
Received
12 Feb 2026
Validated
12 Feb 2026
Ward
Stockwell West & Larkhall
Case officer
Show
Decision
Grant Consent
Decision date
5 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
GraftinGardeners Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No
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