21 Albert Square London SW8 1BS

This site has had 3 applications since 2017: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 25/03075/TCA Withdrawn

  21 Albert Square London SW8 1BS

  1 x Robinia (T1): section fell to ground level - less than 10m from building. Tree has been dropping some large, dead branches into the garden where children play. The roots are causing patio slabs to lift making a trip hazard. Also causing excess shading to neighbouring garden. Height 14.0m Crown spread 9.0m Officer note: Tree Preservation Order (TPO) No. 523 (2025) was served by the Council on 30 September 2025. The tree is now legally protected. Although the applicant selected both TPO and Conservation Area on the application form, the submission was not accompanied by the technical information required under the Town and Country Planning (Tree Preservation) (England) Regulations 2012 (SI 2012 No. 605). Accordingly, the form was incorrectly validated and cannot be treated as a valid application for consent. A formal TPO application supported by appropriate arboricultural evidence and justification for the proposed works must be submitted before the Council can lawfully determine the application.

  Decided 28 Oct 2025 Trees
• 25/02647/TCA Granted

  21 Albert Square London SW8 1BS

  Rear Garden: T1 Robinia: section fell to ground level. Note: On 30 September 2025 the London Borough of Lambeth made Tree Preservation Order No. 523 (2025) to protect this tree. The Order now prevents any works to T1 being undertaken without the Councils formal consent under the Town and Country Planning (Tree Preservation) (England) Regulations 2012.

  Decided 2 Oct 2025 Trees

1. 10 Oct 2017

   Received by Lambeth

2. 28 Nov 2017

   Decision issued: Grant Permission

3. 15 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Lambeth granted permission on 28 November 2017, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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.

• 23 Albert Square London SW8 1BS

  14/05157/DET Submitted 4 Sep 2014 0m away

  Approval of details pursuant to condition 5 (damp proofing) of listed building consent ref 14/02678/LB( Erection of a single storey lower ground floor rear extension with the installation of a new door, removal of existing door to the cellar together with internal alterations to Flat 1) Granted on 22.07.2014

  Granted Conditions Extension 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 23 Albert Square London SW8 1BS

  14/05156/DET Submitted 4 Sep 2014 0m away

  Approval of details pursuant to condition 4 (external doors) of listed building consent ref 14/02678/LB( Erection of a single storey lower ground floor rear extension with the installation of a new door, removal of existing door to the cellar together with internal alterations to Flat 1) Granted on 22.07.2014

  Granted Conditions Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 23 Albert Square London SW8 1BS

  14/05155/DET Submitted 4 Sep 2014 0m away

  Approval of details pursuant to condition 3 (Doors) of listed building consent ref 14/02678/LB( Erection of a single storey lower ground floor rear extension with the installation of a new door, removal of existing door to the cellar together with internal alterations to Flat 1) Granted on 22.07.2014

  Granted Conditions Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 17 Albert Square London SW8 1BS

  04/03485/TCA Submitted 10 Nov 2004 0m away

  To crown reduce one Lime tree close to property by 25% and thin remaining crown by 20%. Crown reduce 4 x Sycamore trees to rear of property by 25% and thin remaining crowns by 20%.

  Granted Trees 1 doc

• 22 Albert Square London SW8 1BS

  11/04341/TCA Submitted 10 Nov 2011 0m away

  To remove 1 x Apple tree to rear of property.

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• 22 Albert Square London SW8 1BS

  17/05266/TCA Submitted 30 Oct 2017 0m away

  T1: Ceanothus - crown reduce 0.5-1m Remove epicormic growth, T2: Magnolia- crown reduce 0.5-1m , Remove 2 x low limbs growing over neighbouring garden, T3: Pear - Crown reduce 0.5-1m G1: 3 x Shrubs - Dig out & remove.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 26/02517/TCA Awaiting decision

  24 Telford Avenue London Lambeth SW2 4XE

  T1 - Lime - fell, T2 - Lime - fell and T3 & T4 - Lime - crown reduce - Both are 18m in height. Reduce height by 3m from 18m to 15m. Reduce laterals by 2m from 7m to 5m on all compass points, cutting back to the previous reduction points.

  2 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/02498/TCA Awaiting decision

  Outside Tamar House Kennington Lane London Lambeth SE11 4XA

  T1 - T3 3 x Silver Birch trees - leaning trees remove and replace with a more suitable ornamental trees T4 ornamental Portuguese laurel spp - Fell to ground level

  31 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/02173/TCA Decided

  15 Heybridge Avenue London SW16 3DY

  Two trees in the back garden to be removed, T1 - Yew Tree, T2 - Eucalyptus Tree, One tree to be trimmed, T3 - Bay Tree to be reduced in height Tree - T1 Yew Tree Location - Back Garden Works - Fell Reason - Leaning close to shed and adjoining neighbours border (17 Heybridge), too big in height. Tree - T2 Eucalyptus Tree Location - Back Garden Works - Fell Reason - Leaning on adjoining fence neighbours border (17 Heybridge), too big in height and wide at base. Height is taller then the surrounding houses, branches potential of damage and poor condition. Base is over 1m wide. Tree - T3 Bay Tree Location - Back Garden Works - Reduce Crown by 2 - 10 metres Reason - To retain within garden setting Council Note: On 26 August 2026 Lambeth Council made a provisional Tree Preservation Order (TPO No. 539/2026). The Order takes effect immediately and remains provisional for up to six months unless confirmed by the Council (whichever occurs first). Before the Council decides whether to confirm the Order, any person affected by the Order has the right to make objections or other representations about any of the trees covered by the Order. For a copy of the provisional TPO, or to make representations, please email [email protected]

  27 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/02162/TCA Granted

  Walnut Tree Walk Primary School Walnut Tree Walk London Lambeth SE11 6DS

  School grounds, south perimeter: T001 Sycamore: Crown lift southern branches over gazebo to 4m; T002 Common Walnut: Remove single low eastern branch and remove wooden planter and clear soil from stem base; T004 Whitebeam: Remove single dead branch; T007 Sweet Chestnut: Reduce longest limb to previous pruning points and maintain as a small pollard; T008 Common Walnut: Crown lift to 3.5m; T012 Common Walnut: Crown lift to 3m and remove deadwood; T013 Sycamore: Remove wooden planter and soil from stem base; T014 Tree of Heaven: Fell and treat stump; T015 Pride of India: Remove deadwood and crown lift over building by 2m.

  24 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/02134/TCA Granted

  Flat 3 4 Thirlmere Road London SW16 1QW

  Back Garden: T1 Lime: Crown reduce height and spread by approximately 2m to a finished height of 8m and spread of 4m; T2 Bay: Crown reduce height by 1m and spread by 2m to a finished height of 5m and spread of 4m.

  22 Jul 2026 Trees