Central Garden, Albert Square London SW8 1BS

Withdrawn 26/00392/TCA
Council
Date received
6 Feb 2026
Date validated
6 Feb 2026
Postcode
SW8 1BS

Description

T1 Lime tree - Remove trunk growth to clear 5m T2 London Plane tree - Lift low branches over road to clear 5m and over pavement by 3m T3 Lime tree - Remove trunk growth up to 4m T4 False Acacia - Crown Lift to provide 5 metres clearance from ground level road side only T5 Horse Chestnut - Crown Lift to provide 5 metres clearance from ground level road side only T6 Lime tree - Crown Lift to provide 4 metres clearance from ground level. Cut down basal growth and remove trunk growth T7 Lime tree - Remove trunk growth and lify ovet road to clear 5m Council Note: Trees are protected by Tree Preservation Order No. 50 of 1974 Area A1 Albert Square Central Garden. Section 211 does not apply. The Conservation Area notification has been withdrawn. A formal Tree Preservation Order application must be submitted for any proposed works.

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
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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