Planning application
16 Becondale Road London SE19 1QJ
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
It is a tree (not sure which type - it may be an Ash tree) in the front right corner of our private garden. Reduce the size of one tree in the rear garden by cutting back the crown by approximately 50%, or remove the tree entirely (if reduction is not considered sufficient). The tree currently overhangs the patio area and significantly restricts natural light to the garden and rear of the property. It also overhangs near a bedroom window, where birds regularly perch, causing persistent noise disturbance. In addition, the tree results in a substantial accumulation of bird droppings on the patio, making the space difficult to use. The proposed works are intended to improve light, usability of the garden, and residential amenity, while maintaining the overall character of the area where possible.
As published by the council, reference 26/01109/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01109/TCA
- Type
- Approval for works to trees in CA
- Status
- Unknown
- Received
- 8 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 8 Apr 2026
- Ward
- Gipsy Hill
- Postcode
- SE19 1QJ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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8 Apr 2026
Received by Lambeth
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 3 June 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Lambeth took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
2 documents on file for this application
- APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATA
- SKETCH PLAN
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Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
This application is with Lambeth for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Lambeth decided tree works applications in a median of 30 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
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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