Planning application
46 Josephine Avenue London Lambeth SW2 2LA
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Trees protected by Tree Preservation Order 497 (2024) T2 London Plane: Forecourt of 46 Josephine Avenue London SW2 2LA Tree Works Description: Crown lift tree to provide clearance of approximately 3 metres above the footway and 5 metres above the carriageway, including clearance from adjacent street lighting.
As published by the council, reference 26/00123/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00123/TPO
- Type
- Approval for works to TPO trees
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Decision
- Grant Consent
- Received
- 15 Jan 2026
- Validated
- 15 Jan 2026
- Decided
- 5 Mar 2026
- Ward
- Brixton Rush Common
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- SW2 2LA
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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15 Jan 2026
Received by Lambeth
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5 Mar 2026
Decision issued: Grant Consent
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10 Aug 2026
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Agent on file, a tree-works contractor
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Lambeth granted permission on 5 March 2026, 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.
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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46 Josephine Avenue London SW2 2LA
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Crown clearance from current height of 20m and spread of 15m to 3m and 5m due to overhanging onto the highway and street lamp. Officer note: The tree subject of this notification is protected by Tree Preservation Order 497 confirmed on 06 August 2024. Section 211 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 does not apply to TPO protected trees. This notification has therefore been withdrawn by the Council. Any proposed works must be submitted under the Tree Preservation Order application process in accordance with the Tree Regulations 2012.
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