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82 Telford Avenue London SW2 4XF

Awaiting decision Lambeth 26/02299/TCA Approval for works to trees in CA

Works: Trees Small domestic

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Proposal

TG1 NE Boundary fence line, under crown of willow. - Remove dead tree - Cut back all ivy and growth hard back T2 Early mature Weeping Willow - Reduce to approx. 3.5m in height - Small fruit tree under Willow - lightly reduce tip ends to form a rounded and shapely framework TG3 Fence line on Northern boundary - Remove dead wood from Mulberry tree - Cut back all ivy and growth hard back to to fence line to tidy - Goat Willow - Crown lift to approx. 4m over client garden side TG4 Group of 4 x Apple and 1 x plum in centre of garden next to path - Sensitively reduce each tree with emphasis on longer protruding growth to create rounded form for uniform regrowth TG5 Two previously reduced mature established apple trees - Reduce each tree back to vicinity of previous pruning points - Trim Ivy back to fence T6 Small bay tree with long main leader in centre top - Remove leader from top of tree and prune over to maintain rounded shape TG7 Growth on fence line on northern boundary, mainly mature Rose - Reduce back fence line to reduce encroachment towards raised vegetable beds T8 Large apple tree on narrow part of garden next to boundary fence - Reduce all over to a rounded framework reducing by approximately 0.5m past previous reduction points T9 Dead stem benched on fence post originated from neighbour's garden - Reduce down to 1.5m to height of bamboo, to prevent risk of failing unexpectantly T10 Large Greengauge next to post with hose - Reduce over by approximately 1.5-2m T11 Mature apple tree next to washing line - Reduce over by approximately 1.5-2m T12 Bay tree located behind T11 (in neighbour's garden) - Reduce height by approximately 3m to reduce encroachment issues and increase light levels T13 Pear tree (in neighbour's garden) - Reduce height by approximately 3m to reduce encroachment issues and increase light levels

As published by the council, reference 26/02299/TCA

Application record

Reference
26/02299/TCA
Type
Approval for works to trees in CA
Status
Awaiting decision
Received
10 Aug 2026
Validated
10 Aug 2026
Ward
Streatham Hill West & Thornton
Postcode
SW2 4XF

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 10 Aug 2026

    Received by Lambeth

  2. 15 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 5 October 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

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Down to Earth Trees Ltd Agent, registered in Chislehurst

Active · incorporated 2012 · Chislehurst

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Documents

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19 documents on file for this application

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What 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.

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