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26/01895/TCA - Approval for works to trees in CA Approved

Proposal

REAR GARDEN: T1 Black Elder. CROWN REDUCE by 0.5m to suitable growth points. T2 Willow-leaved Pear, dead. FELL TO GROUND LEVEL. T3 Himalayan Birch. CROWN REDUCE by between 0.5m and 2m to suitable growth points. T4 Goat Willow. CROWN REDUCE by approximately 2m to suitable growth points. T5 Cherry. REMOVE DEADWOOD and broken branches. CROWN SHAPE by up to 0.5m. FRONT GARDEN: T6 Willow-leaved Pear. CROWN SHAPE to suitable growth points. T7 Ornamental Cherry. REMOVE DEADWOOD and reduce out-of-shape branches by up to 0.5m to restore the natural crown form. Council Note: S1 Camellia, S2 Ceanothus, S3 Camellia and the two Copper Beech hedges are not considered trees for Section 211 purposes. No objection is raised to the notified tree works. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
26 Jun 2026
Approved
22 Jul 2026

Approved on 22 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 3 Aug 2026

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Important details

Council
Lambeth
Application type
Approval for works to trees in CA
Postcode
SW2 4XL
Received
26 Jun 2026
Validated
26 Jun 2026
Ward
Streatham Hill West & Thornton
Case officer
Show
Decision
Raise No Objection
Decision date
22 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
TreeLab Services

Public comments

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Last counted 3 Aug 2026

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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