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Central Garden, Albert Square London SW8 1BS

Refused Lambeth 26/00954/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

Tree Preservation Order No. 50 Area Order (March 10, 1975) T1 - T26 - Remove deadwood if necessary (exempt work) T20 Common Lime - Reduce crown a 14m tree in height by 4m-5m and laterally by 1m-1.5m Reasons: Stem bleeding present and 50% die back in upper crown T25 Dead Holly - Remove (exempt work) T27 Robinia - Fell to ground level Reasons: Perenniporia fraxinea at base of tree and tight forking between main stems potential failure point

As published by the council, reference 26/00954/TPO

Application record

Reference
26/00954/TPO
Type
Approval for works to TPO trees
Status
Decided
Decision
Refuse Permission
Received
25 Mar 2026
Validated
25 Mar 2026
Decided
12 Jun 2026
Ward
Oval
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
SW8 1BS

Site history

Applications at this address on the Lambeth register

This site has had 4 applications since 2026: 0 approved, 1 refused.

  • 26/01953/TPO Awaiting decision

    Central Garden, Albert Square London SW8 1BS

    T6 Lime - Remove trunk and basal growth to clear 5m T7 London Plane - Crown lift over road to clear 5m and over pavement by 3m T12 Lime - Remove trunk growth to clear 4m T13 Acacia - Crown lift to clear 5m over the road side only T14 Red Horse Chestnut - Remove trunk growth T15 Lime tree - Crown Lift to provide 4 metres clearance from ground level. Cut down basal growth and remove trunk growth T20 Lime - Remove trunk growth and lift over road to clear 5m Reasons - To clear road and pavement of branches

    Submitted 2 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 26/01953/TCA Awaiting decision

    Central Garden, Albert Square London SW8 1BS

    T6 Lime - Remove trunk and basal growth to clear 5m T7 London Plane - Crown lift over road to clear 5m and over pavement by 3m T12 Lime - Remove trunk growth to clear 4m T13 Acacia - Crown lift to clear 5m over the road side only T14 Red Horse Chestnut - Remove trunk growth T15 Lime tree - Crown Lift to provide 4 metres clearance from ground level. Cut down basal growth and remove trunk growth T20 Lime - Remove trunk growth and lift over road to clear 5m Reasons - To clear road and pavement of branches

    Submitted 2 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 26/00392/TCA Withdrawn

    Central Garden, Albert Square London SW8 1BS

    T1 Lime tree - Remove trunk growth to clear 5m T2 London Plane tree - Lift low branches over road to clear 5m and over pavement by 3m T3 Lime tree - Remove trunk growth up to 4m T4 False Acacia - Crown Lift to provide 5 metres clearance from ground level road side only T5 Horse Chestnut - Crown Lift to provide 5 metres clearance from ground level road side only T6 Lime tree - Crown Lift to provide 4 metres clearance from ground level. Cut down basal growth and remove trunk growth T7 Lime tree - Remove trunk growth and lify ovet road to clear 5m Council Note: Trees are protected by Tree Preservation Order No. 50 of 1974 Area A1 Albert Square Central Garden. Section 211 does not apply. The Conservation Area notification has been withdrawn. A formal Tree Preservation Order application must be submitted for any proposed works.

    Decided 26 Feb 2026 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 25 Mar 2026

    Received by Lambeth

  2. 12 Jun 2026

    Decision issued: Refuse Permission

  3. 25 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

A.N. Rowland Ltd Agent, registered in London

Active · incorporated 1995 · London

107 applications on PlanIndex · across 6 councils · 99% granted

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Documents

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7 documents on file for this application

  • GOOGLE EARTH SCREEN SHOT Plans · 11 Jun 2026
  • LVT AERIAL IMAGE Plans · 11 Jun 2026
  • 26_00954_TPO_CENTRAL_GARDEN_ALBERT_SQ_DELEGATED_OFFICER_REPORT_2026_06_11_PDF Delegated Register · 11 Jun 2026
  • PHOTOGRAPHS AND PHOTOMONTAGES Photo · 25 Mar 2026
  • SKETCH PLAN Plans · 25 Mar 2026
  • PHOTOGRAPHS AND PHOTOMONTAGES Photo · 25 Mar 2026
  • APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATA Application Form · 25 Mar 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

Within 500 metres

  • Central Garden, Albert Square London SW8 1BS

    26/00392/TCA Submitted 6 Feb 2026 0m away

    T1 Lime tree - Remove trunk growth to clear 5m T2 London Plane tree - Lift low branches over road to clear 5m and over pavement by 3m T3 Lime tree - Remove trunk growth up to 4m T4 False Acacia - Crown Lift to provide 5 metres clearance from ground level road side only T5 Horse Chestnut - Crown Lift to provide 5 metres clearance from ground level road side only T6 Lime tree - Crown Lift to provide 4 metres clearance from ground level. Cut down basal growth and remove trunk growth T7 Lime tree - Remove trunk growth and lify ovet road to clear 5m Council Note: Trees are protected by Tree Preservation Order No. 50 of 1974 Area A1 Albert Square Central Garden. Section 211 does not apply. The Conservation Area notification has been withdrawn. A formal Tree Preservation Order application must be submitted for any proposed works.

    Withdrawn Trees 9 docs
  • 1 Albert Square London Lambeth SW8 1BU

    22/04514/TCA Submitted 20 Dec 2022 46m away

    To remove 1 x Robinia tree to rear of property.

    Granted Trees 5 docs
  • 3 Albert Square London Lambeth SW8 1BU

    22/04513/TCA Submitted 20 Dec 2022 49m away

    1 x Robinia tree (T0248) - remove.

    Granted Trees 4 docs
  • 9 Albert Square London SW8 1BT

    24/01650/LB Submitted 24 May 2024 50m away

    Application for Listed Building Consent in relation to external repair works to include: stucco repairs/redecoration to all elevations and balustrades; repair and redecoration of all external joinery/windows/doors; redecoration of external metalwork; repointing of brickwork where required; and, replacement of existing UPVC rainwater goods.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 13 docs
  • 20 Albert Square London Lambeth SW8 1BS

    26/01737/LB Submitted 15 Jun 2026 51m away

    75% historically approved · decision due ~10 Aug

    Internal and external alterations comprising repair, restoration, reconfiguration and partial demolition works including replacement of windows and doors and associated works (Please note: The reference number for this Listed Building Consent application is 26/01737/LB but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 26/01736/FUL)

    Decided Heritage and listed buildings Demolition Windows or glazing 41 docs
  • 20 Albert Square London Lambeth SW8 1BS

    26/01736/FUL Submitted 15 Jun 2026 51m away

    78% historically approved · decision due ~10 Aug

    Internal and external alterations comprising repair, restoration, reconfiguration and partial demolition works including replacement of windows and doors and associated works (Please note: The reference number for this Listed Building Consent application is 26/01737/LB but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 26/01736/FUL)

    Decided Full applications Demolition Windows or glazing 38 docs

In Lambeth

  • 26/02670/TPO Awaiting decision

    82 Park Hill London Lambeth SW4 9PB

    Front : T1 Large Yew - reduce to 1 metre below last cutting points, to leave approx. 1 metre due to tree dying off. Remove dead branches.

    16 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/02517/TCA Awaiting decision

    24 Telford Avenue London Lambeth SW2 4XE

    T1 - Lime - fell, T2 - Lime - fell and T3 & T4 - Lime - crown reduce - Both are 18m in height. Reduce height by 3m from 18m to 15m. Reduce laterals by 2m from 7m to 5m on all compass points, cutting back to the previous reduction points.

    2 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/02498/TCA Awaiting decision

    Outside Tamar House Kennington Lane London Lambeth SE11 4XA

    T1 - T3 3 x Silver Birch trees - leaning trees remove and replace with a more suitable ornamental trees T4 ornamental Portuguese laurel spp - Fell to ground level

    31 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/02173/TCA Decided

    15 Heybridge Avenue London SW16 3DY

    Two trees in the back garden to be removed, T1 - Yew Tree, T2 - Eucalyptus Tree, One tree to be trimmed, T3 - Bay Tree to be reduced in height Tree - T1 Yew Tree Location - Back Garden Works - Fell Reason - Leaning close to shed and adjoining neighbours border (17 Heybridge), too big in height. Tree - T2 Eucalyptus Tree Location - Back Garden Works - Fell Reason - Leaning on adjoining fence neighbours border (17 Heybridge), too big in height and wide at base. Height is taller then the surrounding houses, branches potential of damage and poor condition. Base is over 1m wide. Tree - T3 Bay Tree Location - Back Garden Works - Reduce Crown by 2 - 10 metres Reason - To retain within garden setting Council Note: On 26 August 2026 Lambeth Council made a provisional Tree Preservation Order (TPO No. 539/2026). The Order takes effect immediately and remains provisional for up to six months unless confirmed by the Council (whichever occurs first). Before the Council decides whether to confirm the Order, any person affected by the Order has the right to make objections or other representations about any of the trees covered by the Order. For a copy of the provisional TPO, or to make representations, please email [email protected]

    27 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 26/02162/TCA Granted

    Walnut Tree Walk Primary School Walnut Tree Walk London Lambeth SE11 6DS

    School grounds, south perimeter: T001 Sycamore: Crown lift southern branches over gazebo to 4m; T002 Common Walnut: Remove single low eastern branch and remove wooden planter and clear soil from stem base; T004 Whitebeam: Remove single dead branch; T007 Sweet Chestnut: Reduce longest limb to previous pruning points and maintain as a small pollard; T008 Common Walnut: Crown lift to 3.5m; T012 Common Walnut: Crown lift to 3m and remove deadwood; T013 Sycamore: Remove wooden planter and soil from stem base; T014 Tree of Heaven: Fell and treat stump; T015 Pride of India: Remove deadwood and crown lift over building by 2m.

    24 Jul 2026 Trees