Planning application
19 Chestnut Close London SW16 2SH
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Preservation Order No. 181 (Group Order) Group G3, comprising thirteen Lime trees (Tilia spp.). Tree Works Submitted: To crown reduce two lime trees to the rear of the property
As published by the council, reference 26/00007/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00007/TPO
- Type
- Approval for works to TPO trees
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Refuse Permission
- Received
- 5 Jan 2026
- Validated
- 5 Jan 2026
- Decided
- 23 Jan 2026
- Ward
- Knights Hill
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- SW16 2SH
Site history
Applications at this address on the Lambeth register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 0 approved, 1 refused.
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26/00761/TPO Awaiting decision
19 Chestnut Close London SW16 2SH
T1 & T2 Limes (x2) Reduce to previous pollard points to match adjacent lime trees in rear garden. Approximately 5-6m off heights. Final heights 4-5m above ground level. Reason: Trees are large for the small garden and roots are causing damage to paving.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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5 Jan 2026
Received by Lambeth
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23 Jan 2026
Decision issued: Refuse Permission
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10 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
2 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat 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 500 metres
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19 Chestnut Close London SW16 2SH
94% historically approved · decision due ~5 May
T1 & T2 Limes (x2) Reduce to previous pollard points to match adjacent lime trees in rear garden. Approximately 5-6m off heights. Final heights 4-5m above ground level. Reason: Trees are large for the small garden and roots are causing damage to paving.
Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs -
Charwood Leigham Court Road London Lambeth SW16 2SA
TPO 106 (1976): T5 Horse Chestnut. (T5) - (Horse Chestnut) reduce overall height and width by 2 meters
Refused Trees 4 docs -
Charwood Leigham Court Road London Lambeth SW16 2SA
Lambeth Tree Preservation Order No. 106 (1976) T1 Beech. T2 Lime. T3 Lime. T4 Horse chestnut. T5 Horse chestnut. T6 Horse chestnut. T7 Conifer. T8 Lime. T9 Lime. G1 Group of seven Horse chestnuts. Tree Works Submitted: T1: Horse chestnut - reduce the overall size of crown by 2 .5 to 3 meters back to old reduction points. This tree is causing excessive shading to the flats whilst in full leaf.
Refused Trees 2 docs -
Macintosh Court 269 Leigham Court Road London SW16 2SB
Removal of pipeworks, bracketry and support structures and installation of new pipeworks connecting each building to the central boiler house using the existing risers relocated internally, including covering the walkway, repair to canopies and other associated works. (Please note: The reference number for this Listed Building Consent application is 22/04150/LB but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 22/04149/RG3).
Granted Heritage and listed buildings 52 docs -
Macintosh Court 269 Leigham Court Road London Lambeth SW16 2SB
Removal of pipeworks, bracketry and support structures and installation of new pipeworks connecting each building to the central boiler house using the existing risers relocated internally, including covering the walkway, repair to canopies and other associated works. (Planning permission and Listed building consent ref : 22/04150/LB applications received).
Granted Other 54 docs -
2-4 Uffington Road London SE27 0RW
Replacement of external staircase with new staircase and canopy.
Refused Full applications 11 docs
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26/02386/TCA Awaiting decision
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26/02385/TCA Awaiting decision
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26/02359/TPO Awaiting decision
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Robinia pseudoacacia (T2) - 5 Day Notice dying top section of crown over car park to be reduced in height by approximately 4m down to healthy growth, dead wood to be removed. Sycamore (T3) - 5 Day Notice Whole crown reduction in height to 10m above ground level, re-shaping for a natural form due to upper crown die back and significant high dead wood. Sycamore (T7) - 5 Day Notice to remove as Dead, hazardous over pavement and Croxted Road. No replanting required as several saplings establishing nearby.
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26/02340/TCA Awaiting decision
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Front Garden: T2 Silver Lime: Remove new growth back to the most recent points of reduction, reducing height from approximately 13.5m to 12m. Back Garden: T1 Sycamore: Reduce regrowth back to the most recent points of reduction, reducing height from approximately 8m to 6m.