Planning application
51 Richborne Terrace London SW8 1AT
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
1 x Lime (T1) - Reduction of crown back to points of previous reduction. This involves the removal of 2.0 to 3.0m of growth back to pollard knuckles. To remove epicormic growth from ground level up to bifurcation at 6.5 metres. To selectively remove/thin 40% of remaining epicormic growth within main branch structure to reduce internal crown density.
As published by the council, reference 26/02655/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/02655/TPO
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 15 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 30 Sep 2026
- Postcode
- SW8 1AT
Site history
Applications at this address on the Lambeth register
This site has had 3 applications since 2026.
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26/02649/TCA Awaiting decision
51 Richborne Terrace London SW8 1AT
FRONT GARDEN: T1 Cherry: FELL. T2 Magnolia: FELL.
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26/01536/FUL Decided
51 Richborne Terrace London SW8 1AT
Erection of a single storey rear infill extension at lower ground floor level, and a single storey rear extension at first floor level incorporating provision of a roof terrace at second floor level.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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15 Sep 2026
Received by Lambeth
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30 Sep 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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30 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 25 November 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.
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 30 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 0.3 miles
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41 Richborne Terrace London SW8 1AT
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development (Existing) with respect to the use of the a house with up to 12 residents in 6 rooms as a house in multiple occupation (Sui generis HMO)
Granted -
51 Richborne Terrace London SW8 1AT
78% historically approved · decision due ~16 Jul
Erection of a single storey rear infill extension at lower ground floor level, and a single storey rear extension at first floor level incorporating provision of a roof terrace at second floor level.
Decided Full applications Extension 8 docsSmall domestic -
51 Richborne Terrace London SW8 1AT
93% historically approved · decision due ~25 Nov
FRONT GARDEN: T1 Cherry: FELL. T2 Magnolia: FELL.
Awaiting decision Trees -
39 Richborne Terrace London SW8 1AS
Front Garden: T1 Hawthorn, Fell. Reason: Due to root damage to paving and garden wall collapse.
Granted Trees 2 docs -
39 Richborne Terrace London SW8 1AS
Front Garden: T1 Hawthorn, Fell. Reason: Due to root damage to paving and garden wall collapse.
Granted Trees 2 docs -
39 Richborne Terrace London SW8 1AS
Erection of a single storey upper ground floor rear extension,togther with the replacement of windows at upper ground floor level. Erection of single storey outbuilding to the rear garden. Replacement of boundary fence and doors to the garden store. Ground floor flat.
Refused Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 11 docsSmall domestic
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T1 Fig (x1) Fell to ground level. Reason: Damaging wall and within 2m of the house. T2 Olives (x2) Reduce height by 2m all round. Reason: General maintenance to maitain at a smaller size. T3 Mimosa (x1) Reduce crown by 3-4m off height and 2m off width. Reason: To contain the height and spread of the tree in context to the garden size.