Planning application
40 Salisbury Place London Lambeth SW9 6UW
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
REAR GARDEN: T1 Sycamore: CROWN REDUCE to the most recent previous pollard points, retaining an approximate height of 5m and final crown width of approximately 2.5m; T2 Sycamore in adjoining rear garden: CROWN REDUCE branches overhanging 40 Salisbury Place back to the boundary line.
As published by the council, reference 26/02367/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/02367/TCA
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Unknown
- Received
- 17 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 17 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Myatts Fields
- Postcode
- SW9 6UW
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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17 Aug 2026
Received by Lambeth
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15 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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16 Sep 2026
Status changed to Unknown
Previously Awaiting decision.
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 12 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.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
3 documents on file for this application
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Trade members open them from here.
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.
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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
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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
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