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46 Josephine Avenue London SW2 2LA

Refused Lambeth 08/01554/TCA Approval for works to trees in CA

Works: Trees

Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

To remove 2 x London Plane trees to rear of property (Reason: structural damage / movement to neighbouring property).

As published by the council, reference 08/01554/TCA

Application record

Reference
08/01554/TCA
Type
Approval for works to trees in CA
Status
Decided
Decision
Refused As published: Refuse Permission
Received
9 Apr 2008
Validated
9 Apr 2008
Decided
17 Nov 2008
Ward
Tulse Hill
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
SW2 2LA

Site history

Applications at this address on the Lambeth register

This site has had 5 applications since 2008: 1 approved, 2 refused.

  • 26/02833/FUL Awaiting decision

    46 Josephine Avenue London SW2 2LA

    Replacement of the existing timber and uPVC windows on all elevations with new timber and uPVC framed double glazed windows, and replacement of existing timber door with a new uPVC door.

    Submitted 29 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 25/03188/TCA Awaiting decision

    46 Josephine Avenue London SW2 2LA

    Crown clearance from current height of 20m and spread of 15m to 3m and 5m due to overhanging onto the highway and street lamp. Officer note: The tree subject of this notification is protected by Tree Preservation Order 497 confirmed on 06 August 2024. Section 211 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 does not apply to TPO protected trees. This notification has therefore been withdrawn by the Council. Any proposed works must be submitted under the Tree Preservation Order application process in accordance with the Tree Regulations 2012.

    Submitted 9 Oct 2025 Trees
  • 21/01100/TPO Refused

    46 Josephine Avenue London SW2 2LA

    To remove 1 x London Plane tree (T5). Reason: the tree has been implicated in causing structural damage to the property.

    Decided 28 May 2021 Trees
  • 08/03385/TPO Granted

    46 Josephine Avenue London SW2 2LA

    To remove 2 x London Plane trees to rear of property (Reason: structural damage to neighbouring property).

    Decided 14 Oct 2008 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 9 Apr 2008

    Received by Lambeth

  2. 17 Nov 2008

    Decision issued: Refuse Permission

  3. 22 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

What this refusal means

Lambeth refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About tree works applications

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 18 Josephine Avenue London SW2 2LA

    11/02486/TCA Submitted 4 Jul 2011 50 yards away

    To remove 1 x Elderberry tree to rear of property (on rear boundary).

    Granted Trees 2 docs

  • 10 Josephine Avenue London SW2 2LA

    11/00105/TCA Submitted 10 Dec 2010 50 yards away

    To remove 1 x Conifer tree.

    Granted Trees 2 docs

  • 60 Josephine Avenue London SW2 2LA

    10/03412/TPO Submitted 31 Aug 2010 50 yards away

    To prune back branches from 1 x False Acacia tree that are overhanging / scraping roofline of neighbouring property (No. 58).

    Granted Trees 2 docs

  • 22 Josephine Avenue London SW2 2LA

    10/02793/RUS Submitted 13 Aug 2010 50 yards away

    Conversion of existing property to provide 3 self contained flats involving the removal of the existing rear extension at third floor level, reduction of existing rear roof extension with two rear dormer windows, erection of a single storey rear extension at ground floor level, excavation at basement level and the provision of associated rear lightwell, alterations to windows and doors to the rear and side elevations at ground floor level and the provision of refuse and recycling stores to the front of the site (part retrospective). Town Planning and Rush Common Applications received.

    Refused New dwelling Extension +2 10 docs
    Small domestic

  • 14 Josephine Avenue London SW2 2LA

    10/00591/FUL Submitted 17 Feb 2010 50 yards away

    Replacement of single glazed timber sash windows with double glazed timber sash windows to the front and rear elevations at second floor level to flat 3 (Retrospective Application)

    Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 13 docs

  • 54 Josephine Avenue London SW2 2LA

    10/00090/TCA Submitted 12 Jan 2010 50 yards away

    To remove 1 x Cherry tree to rear of property (close to rear elevation of dwelling).

    Granted Trees 3 docs
    Domestic

In Lambeth

  • 26/03025/TCA Awaiting decision

    115D Peabody Cottages Rosendale Road London Lambeth SE24 9DS

    T1 - Hawthorn - Rear LHB: Crown Reduction - To reduce overall canopy by up to 2 metres to back beyond fence line. T2 - Elder - Rear LHB: Crown Reduction - To reduce overhanging laterals by up to 3 metres. T3 - Sycamore - Rear LHB: Crown Reduction - To reduce overhanging laterals by up to 2 metres. T4 - Ash - Rear LHB: Crown Reduction - To reduce overall canopy by up to 3 metres.

    Received 15 Oct, published by the council 21 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/03027/TCA Awaiting decision

    Grove Court 99 Larkhall Rise London Lambeth SW4 6HR

    T1 Lime closest to drive - Remove dead stem and deadwood over 50mm. T2 Sycamore - Remove deadwood over 50mm. - Lift to 2.5m over pavement and 5.5m over highway to meet Highways Act requirements. T3 2 x Self-sown Ash - Fell as close to ground level as possible. Self-sown and no long term future in this location in favour of well established T2 Sycamore. T4 Lime - Remove dead stem and deadwood over 50mm. - Reduce height by 2m due to concerns at the base of the stem.

    Received 15 Oct, published by the council 21 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/03018/TCA Awaiting decision

    Flats 1 To 12 Bakery Close London Lambeth SW9 0EB

    1 x Holm oak - Reduce height by approx 1m leaving 1.5m 7 reduce lateral crown spread by 0.5-1m leaving 1-1.5m Tree is encroaching on window, door & side elevation of property and hanging over road

    Received 15 Oct, published by the council 21 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/03032/TCA Awaiting decision

    2 Thirlmere Road London SW16 1QW

    T1 Fig (x1) Fell to ground level. Reason: Damaging wall and within 2m of the house. T2 Olives (x2) Reduce height by 2m all round. Reason: General maintenance to maitain at a smaller size. T3 Mimosa (x1) Reduce crown by 3-4m off height and 2m off width. Reason: To contain the height and spread of the tree in context to the garden size.

    Received 15 Oct, published by the council 21 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/03030/TCA Awaiting decision

    25 Chelsham Road London SW4 6NR

    T1 Robinia Frisia - Remove ascending secondary stem back to source. - Reduce lateral at approximately 3m by 2m to clear crown of neighbouring Olive tree. - Remove deadwood over 50mm. - Thin remaining crown by 20%. T2 2 x Plane trees - Reduce height and laterals by up to 3m to points of last reduction. (structural pollard) Routine maintenance to provide light to surrounding gardens and for the health and safety of the trees.

    Received 15 Oct, published by the council 21 Oct 2026 Trees