Planning application
Basement Flat 1 Stockwell Terrace London SW9 0QD
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Lambeth Tree Preservation Order No. 53 1975 (Stockwell Terrace, Clapham Road and South Lambeth Road T1 T2 and T3 Lime) 2 x Lime (G1) - Reduce all aspects of the crowns by approx. 3.5 - 4m to create a balanced shape and to maintain these trees at a smaller size. Current approx. height of trees - 18m Current approx. spread of trees - 12m Proposed approx. height of trees - 14m Proposed approx. spread of trees - 9m Reason: The above works are part of general maintenance in order to retain these trees in a healthy and safe state.
As published by the council, reference 25/02873/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 25/02873/TPO
- Type
- Approval for works to TPO trees
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Refused As published: Refuse Permission
- Received
- 12 Sep 2025
- Validated
- 18 Sep 2025
- Decided
- 27 Nov 2025
- Ward
- Stockwell West & Larkhall
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- SW9 0QD
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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12 Sep 2025
Received by Lambeth
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18 Sep 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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27 Nov 2025
Decision issued: Refuse Permission
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11 Aug 2026
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Tom Boswell Tree Services Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in London
Active · incorporated 2008 · London
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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.
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