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19 Chestnut Close London SW16 2SH

Refused Lambeth 26/00007/TPO Approval for works to TPO trees

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
Refused As published: 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.

  • 26/00761/TPO Decided

    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.

    Submitted 10 Mar 2026 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 5 Jan 2026

    Received by Lambeth

  2. 23 Jan 2026

    Decision issued: Refuse Permission

  3. 10 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

3 documents on file for this application

  • 26_00007_TPO_19_CHESTNUT_CLOSE_SW16_2SH_DELEGATED_OFFICER_REPORT_2026_01_15_PDF Delegated Register · 16 Jan 2026
  • APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATA Application Form · 05 Jan 2026
  • SKETCH PLAN Plans · 05 Jan 2026

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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

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  • 19 Chestnut Close London SW16 2SH

    26/00761/TPO Submitted 10 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    93% 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.

    Decided Trees 3 docs
  • 19 Chestnut Close London Lambeth SW16 2SH

    26/02266/TPO Submitted 6 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    93% historically approved · decision due ~1 Oct

    T1 & T2 Limes (x2) Reduce to previous pollard points to match adjacent lime trees in rear garden. Approximately 5m off heights. Final heights 6m above ground level.

    Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs
  • Charwood Leigham Court Road London Lambeth SW16 2SA

    26/00557/TPO Submitted 22 Feb 2026 50 yards away

    TPO 106 (1976): T5 Horse Chestnut. (T5) - (Horse Chestnut) reduce overall height and width by 2 meters

    Refused Trees 3 docs
  • Charwood Leigham Court Road London Lambeth SW16 2SA

    25/03405/TPO Submitted 30 Oct 2025 50 yards away

    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 3 docs
  • Macintosh Court 269 Leigham Court Road London SW16 2SB

    22/04150/LB Submitted 22 Nov 2022 50 yards away

    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

    22/04149/RG3 Submitted 22 Nov 2022 50 yards away

    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

In Lambeth

  • 26/03044/TCA Awaiting decision

    20 Streatham Common South London SW16 3BU

    T1 - Robinia - 40% reduction T2 - Sycamore - Re-pollard T3 - Holm Oak - 20% reduction

    Received 16 Oct, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 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