Planning application
55 Rectory Grove London SW4 0DS
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Front Garden: Lime. Repollard to most recent pollard points, reducing height and spread by approximately 4m to 5m.
As published by the council, reference 26/01543/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01543/TCA
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Unknown
- Received
- 21 May 2026
- Validated
- 21 May 2026
- Ward
- Clapham Town
- Postcode
- SW4 0DS
Site history
Applications at this address on the Lambeth register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026.
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26/02679/FUL Awaiting decision
55 Rectory Grove London SW4 0DS
Installation of 15 roof mounted solar photovoltaic panels to the rear and inner roof slopes
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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21 May 2026
Received by Lambeth
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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16 Aug 2026
Status changed to Unknown
Previously Awaiting decision.
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 16 July 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.
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Take A Bough Tree Care Agent, a tree-works contractor
37 applications on PlanIndex · across 6 councils · 100% granted
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
2 documents on file for this application
- SKETCH PLAN
- APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATA
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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 26 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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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55 Rectory Grove London SW4 0DS
77% historically approved · decision due ~6 Nov
Installation of 15 roof mounted solar photovoltaic panels to the rear and inner roof slopes
Awaiting decision Full applications -
44 Fitzwilliam Road London Lambeth SW4 0DN
94% historically approved · decision due ~15 Jun
Cherry (Prunus sp.) (T1) - Fell to ground level and replant with 1 x ornamental flowering cherry (Prunus sp.).
Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs -
Plot 64-68 Rectory Grove London
Approval of details pursuant to condition 14 (archaeology) of planning permission 20/01664/FUL (Erection of three mid-terrace 3 storey dwellinghouses with basement levels, lightwells and rear dormers, including the provision of refuse and cycle stores to the rear with a new entrance access from Rectory Gardens) granted on 30.10.2020.
Granted Conditions Loft or dormer 20 docs -
Plot 64-68 Rectory Grove London
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 12 (Water Calculations) of planning permission ref : 20/01664/FUL (Erection of three mid-terrace 3 storey dwellinghouses with basement levels, lightwells and rear dormers, including the provision of refuse and cycle stores to the rear with a new entrance access from Rectory Gardens.) granted on 30.10.2020.
Withdrawn Conditions Loft or dormer 2 docs -
42 Fitzwilliam Road London SW4 0DN
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to the installation of one external unit for a heating and cooling air source heat pump.
Refused Lawful development 9 docs -
60 - 62 Rectory Grove London SW4 0ED
Installation of 1 rooflight and 2 rooflights to the front roof slopes of 60 and 62 Rectory Grove.
Withdrawn Full applications Loft or dormer 12 docs
Other tree works applications
In Lambeth
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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.
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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.
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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
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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]
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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.