Oliver House School 7 Nightingale Lane SW4 9AH Data via plota.co.uk

NEW 2026/2311
Date received
26 Jun 2026
Date validated
26 Jun 2026
Postcode
SW4 9AH

Description

Gardeners recently installed some raised planters. During installation these two trees suffered damage (cambian damage at base of trunk + root compaction) and both trees have died. They have become brittle and are at risk of collapse, leading to potential risk to people or property. Suggested work: - fell to ground level - grind out stumps to a depth of 300mm to allow for replanting This 18m bald cypress tree has previously been reduced but not for many years. There is a 4m snapped limp overhanging the road around 14m high in the canopy. The edge of the canopy hangs low so that in summer the school sign cannot be read from the road. Suggested work: - remove the snapped hanger from the canopy - remove substantial deadwood - lift canopy all round to 6m This 12m mature lime tree has previously been pollarded, cyclical prune now due. Suggested work: - reduce all round back to previous reduction points, equating to 2-2.5m reduction… Data via plota.co.uk

Wandsworth
Planning Authority Score
5.2/10
Average
#138 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Wandsworth ranks #162 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).

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Wandsworth decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
90%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #122 of 292
93%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #138 of 292
63%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #162 of 292
37%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #123 of 292
88%
Minor dwellings approved
720 decided (1-9 homes)
83%
Major dwellings approved
18 decided (10+ homes)
82%
Change of use approved
38 decided
2,141
Total decisions
222 refused in 2025