Planning application
81 Effra Road London SW2 1DE
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
T548-Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore)-23.0 m
As published by the council, reference 26/02317/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/02317/TPO
- Type
- Approval for works to TPO trees
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 11 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 11 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Brixton Rush Common
- Postcode
- SW2 1DE
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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11 Aug 2026
Received by Lambeth
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15 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 6 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
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Connick Tree Care Agent, a tree-works contractor
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
2 documents on file for this application
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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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75C Effra Road London Lambeth SW2 1DE
94% historically approved · decision due ~7 Sep
Front Garden T1-Lime Remove all epicormic and low level growth to crown break to clear obstruction over footpath. To allow retention of the tree within the available space for growth Crown lifting/removing low growth to maintain the statutory heights over footpaths and highways It is the cause of unreasonable shade to the front elevation of the surrounding area
Awaiting decision Trees 4 docs -
89 Effra Road London SW2 1DF
Application for Rush Common approval in respect to alterations to the front garden, including boundary treatments, landscaping, refuse and recycling stores, and cycle parking.
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87 Effra Road London Lambeth SW2 1DF
77% historically approved · decision due ~14 Sep
Replacement of the existing windows and rear door with new double glazed timber windows at the front, double glazed uPVC windows on the side and rear and a new uPVC door to the rear.
Decided Full applications Windows or glazing 12 docs -
89 Effra Road London SW2 1DF
To remove 1 x Sycamore tree to rear of property and crown lift 2 x Horse Chestnut trees to a height of 8 metres and remove deadwood. All trees at rear.
Granted Trees 2 docs -
89 Effra Road London SW2 1DF
Repair of existing damaged central front boundary brick wall with two new brick end pillars to either side, two new wrought iron gates to either side of the central brick wall and display of externally non illuminated solid board signage to front elevation. (Town Planning and Advertisement Consent)
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Other tree works applications
In Lambeth
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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.
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26/02134/TCA Granted
Flat 3 4 Thirlmere Road London SW16 1QW
Back Garden: T1 Lime: Crown reduce height and spread by approximately 2m to a finished height of 8m and spread of 4m; T2 Bay: Crown reduce height by 1m and spread by 2m to a finished height of 5m and spread of 4m.