Planning application
49 Lansdowne Gardens London SW8 2EL
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
The London Borough of Lambeth (Tree Preservation Order No. 15 Lansdowne Gardens and 12 Guildford Road 1969,: Confirmed 1970). T22 Horse Chestnut. Back Garden: 1 x Horse Chestnut (T1): Fell. Reason: The horse chestnut is in poor overall condition and removal is recommended for the following reasons: - Decline from cyclical pruning: The tree has been subject to repeated heavy pruning, resulting in poor regrowth and a suppressed crown form. - Aesthetic decline: The tree is heavily disfigured and further impacted by infestation of horse chestnut leaf miner (Cameraria ohridella), which causes extensive leaf damage and significantly reduces amenity value. - Reduced vigour: The tree displays very low vitality and limited capacity for recovery, indicating ongoing physiological decline. - Structural issues: The tree is leaning and has begun to crack the adjacent wall, creating potential for further damage. - Site constraints: The rooting area is restricted, further contributing to poor condition and long-term unsuitability for retention.
As published by the council, reference 25/02750/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 25/02750/TPO
- Type
- Approval for works to TPO trees
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Refused As published: Refuse Permission
- Received
- 1 Sep 2025
- Validated
- 9 Sep 2025
- Decided
- 29 Oct 2025
- Ward
- Stockwell West & Larkhall
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- SW8 2EL
Site history
Applications at this address on the Lambeth register
This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 1 refused.
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26/00451/TPO Granted
49 Lansdowne Gardens London SW8 2EL
TPO 15 Lansdowne Gardens and 12 Guildford Road 1969, confirmed 1970: T22 Horse Chestnut Location: Rear garden adjacent to the boundary wall at 49 Lansdowne Gardens Proposed tree works: Fell to ground level. Reason: Poor physiological and structural condition and ongoing conflict with the adjacent boundary wall as set out in the submitted arboricultural and structural reports. Replacement planting proposed: Plant 2 replacement trees comprising 1 × Ginkgo biloba and 1 × Liriodendron tulipifera, both 10 to 12 cm Select Standards. Council Note: The Council notes the proposal to plant 2 replacement trees comprising 1 x Ginkgo biloba and 1 x Liriodendron tulipifera. Only 1 replacement tree can be secured by condition as the direct replacement for the protected tree. Accordingly, 1 x Liriodendron tulipifera will be secured by condition, with planting required during the next planting season (September 2026 to March 2027) unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Council
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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1 Sep 2025
Received by Lambeth
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9 Sep 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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29 Oct 2025
Decision issued: Refuse Permission
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11 Aug 2026
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GraftinGardeners Ltd Agent, registered in London
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49 Lansdowne Gardens London SW8 2EL
TPO 15 Lansdowne Gardens and 12 Guildford Road 1969, confirmed 1970: T22 Horse Chestnut Location: Rear garden adjacent to the boundary wall at 49 Lansdowne Gardens Proposed tree works: Fell to ground level. Reason: Poor physiological and structural condition and ongoing conflict with the adjacent boundary wall as set out in the submitted arboricultural and structural reports. Replacement planting proposed: Plant 2 replacement trees comprising 1 × Ginkgo biloba and 1 × Liriodendron tulipifera, both 10 to 12 cm Select Standards. Council Note: The Council notes the proposal to plant 2 replacement trees comprising 1 x Ginkgo biloba and 1 x Liriodendron tulipifera. Only 1 replacement tree can be secured by condition as the direct replacement for the protected tree. Accordingly, 1 x Liriodendron tulipifera will be secured by condition, with planting required during the next planting season (September 2026 to March 2027) unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Council
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