Central Garden, Albert Square London SW8 1BS

1. 2 Jul 2026

   Received by Lambeth

2. 23 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 27 August 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.

This application is with Lambeth for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

More on trees applications in our guide

• 20 Albert Square London Lambeth SW8 1BS

  26/01737/LB Submitted 15 Jun 2026 0m away

  73% 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)

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Demolition Windows or glazing 41 docs

• 20 Albert Square London Lambeth SW8 1BS

  26/01736/FUL Submitted 15 Jun 2026 0m 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)

  Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition Windows or glazing 38 docs

• Central Garden, Albert Square London SW8 1BS

  26/01953/TCA Submitted 2 Jul 2026 0m away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~27 Aug

  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

  Awaiting decision Trees 9 docs

• 20 Albert Square London Lambeth SW8 1BS

  25/03600/LB Submitted 19 Nov 2025 15m away

  Replacement of defective roof tiles and ridge capping's felt roof on the flat roof as well as replacement of the downpipe and re-paint and rendering repairs to the lower ground floors at the front and rear elevation along with other repair based associated works.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Roofing 19 docs

• 20 Albert Square London SW8 1BS

  25/03599/FUL Submitted 19 Nov 2025 15m away

  Replacement of defective roof tiles and ridge capping's felt roof on the flat roof as well as replacement of the downpipe and re-paint and repair rendering to the lower ground floors at the front and rear elevation along with other repair based associated works.

  Granted Full applications Roofing 13 docs

• 21 Albert Square London SW8 1BS

  25/03075/TCA Submitted 30 Sep 2025 19m away

  1 x Robinia (T1): section fell to ground level - less than 10m from building. Tree has been dropping some large, dead branches into the garden where children play. The roots are causing patio slabs to lift making a trip hazard. Also causing excess shading to neighbouring garden. Height 14.0m Crown spread 9.0m Officer note: Tree Preservation Order (TPO) No. 523 (2025) was served by the Council on 30 September 2025. The tree is now legally protected. Although the applicant selected both TPO and Conservation Area on the application form, the submission was not accompanied by the technical information required under the Town and Country Planning (Tree Preservation) (England) Regulations 2012 (SI 2012 No. 605). Accordingly, the form was incorrectly validated and cannot be treated as a valid application for consent. A formal TPO application supported by appropriate arboricultural evidence and justification for the proposed works must be submitted before the Council can lawfully determine the application.

  Withdrawn Trees 11 docs

• 26/02386/TCA Awaiting decision

  40 Larkhall Rise London SW4 6JX

  Lime tree in the front garden- Fell to ground level

  19 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/02385/TCA Awaiting decision

  55 Hailsham Avenue London SW2 3AQ

  T1 Large cherry tree in rear: Reduce crown by approx. 30% in all aspects, thin internal growth in order to promote light penetration into the property and surrounding gardens. Remove major dead wood and any crossing/rubbing branches Justification - General maintenance, tree overhangs surrounding gardens

  19 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/02384/TCA Awaiting decision

  239 Cavendish Road London SW12 0BP

  Back Garden: T1 Unknown species: Fell.

  18 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/02359/TPO Awaiting decision

  Oakfield School 126 - 128 Thurlow Park Road London SE21 8HP

  Robinia pseudoacacia (T2) - 5 Day Notice dying top section of crown over car park to be reduced in height by approximately 4m down to healthy growth, dead wood to be removed. Sycamore (T3) - 5 Day Notice Whole crown reduction in height to 10m above ground level, re-shaping for a natural form due to upper crown die back and significant high dead wood. Sycamore (T7) - 5 Day Notice to remove as Dead, hazardous over pavement and Croxted Road. No replanting required as several saplings establishing nearby.

  14 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/02340/TCA Awaiting decision

  34 Lorn Road London SW9 0AD

  Front Garden: T2 Silver Lime: Remove new growth back to the most recent points of reduction, reducing height from approximately 13.5m to 12m. Back Garden: T1 Sycamore: Reduce regrowth back to the most recent points of reduction, reducing height from approximately 8m to 6m.

  13 Aug 2026 Trees