Planning application
251 Kennington Road London Lambeth SE11 6BY
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Loquat Fruit Tree (T1) to be felled. The tree's roots are causing significant damage to the underground soil pipe connecting 251 Kennington Road to the public network - refer to sewage survey "CCTV1544251." In addition, the tree produces a significant volume of fruit that falls directly onto the adjacent public pedestrian pavement. The scale of the fruit drop creates an ongoing public maintenance issue and potential slip hazard. As a replacement, a silver birch tree (T2) will be planted in the front garden away from the pavement.
As published by the council, reference 26/02763/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/02763/TCA
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 24 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 24 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Kennington
- Postcode
- SE11 6BY
Site history
Applications at this address on the Lambeth register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026.
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26/01102/DET Decided
251 Kennington Road London Lambeth SE11 6BY
Approval of details pursuant Condition 6 ( Doors) and Condition 7 (Garden Steps) for Listed Building application 25/01405/LB (Application for Listed Building Consent for replacement of existing slate roof tiles, existing lead dormers surround, existing rooflights and insertion of 1x rooflight. Replacement of windows with double glazed sash windows; replacement of rear garden stairs, replacement of cement based pointing with lime mortar. Replacement of plastic drain pipes with traditional cast iron pipes; replacement of French door leading to garden and insertion of French doors at LGF level facing rear garden. Erection of timber garden wall trellis and replacement of garden paving. Internal alterations involving the lowering of non-original raised LGF floor level, opening and restoration of bricked up historic fireplace. (Associated full planning with reference number: 25/01404/FUL received) dated 25/7/2025.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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24 Sep 2026
Received by Lambeth
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29 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 19 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.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
4 documents on file for this application
- SKETCH PLAN
- APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATA
- DEFECT GRADE DESCRIPTIONS
- SKETCH PLAN
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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 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
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253 Kennington Road London SE11 6BY
Application for Full Planning Permission for the replacement of existing windows with double glazed timber sash windows; replacement of existing rooflight; external doors and rear garden stairs. Replacement of existing timber fence with metal fence and installation of a new metal gate; replacement of existing slate roof tiles; lead dormer surrounds and making good of existing chimney and installation of new lead covering to rear bay parapet and new waterproofing.
Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Roofing +1 24 docsSmall domestic -
253 Kennington Road London SE11 6BY
Application for Listed Building Consent for the replacement of existing windows with double glazed timber sash windows; replacement of existing rooflight; external doors and rear garden stairs. Replacement of existing timber fence with metal fence and installation of a new metal gate; replacement of existing slate roof tiles; lead dormer surrounds and making good of existing chimney and installation of new lead covering to rear bay parapet and new waterproofing (Full Planning Permission ref: 26/01857/FUL application received).
Granted Heritage and listed buildings Loft or dormer Roofing +1 23 docsSmall domestic -
253 Kennington Road London Lambeth SE11 6BY
Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission ref: 26/01857/FUL for the replacement of existing windows with double glazed timber sash windows; replacement of existing rooflight; external doors and rear garden stairs. Replacement of existing timber fence with metal fence and installation of a new metal gate; replacement of existing slate roof tiles; lead dormer surrounds and making good of existing chimney and installation of new lead covering to rear bay parapet and new waterproofing Granted on 01.09.2026. Amendment sought : Revised window colours.
Granted Loft or dormer Roofing +1 3 docsSmall domestic -
251 Kennington Road London SE11 6BY
79% historically approved · decision due ~18 Nov
Application for Listed Building Consent for installation of an external condensing unit and roof access hatch at roof level and internal alterations including the addition of a first floor air conditioning unit - Full Planning Permission ref: 26/02604/FUL received.
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings -
269 Kennington Road London SE11 6BY
79% historically approved · decision due ~18 Nov
Application for Listed Building Consent for the replacement of existing timber fence and gate to front boundary with new metal railing and gate; replacement of existing roof tiles with new traditional slate tiles; and replacement of existing lead to front dormer with new lead following traditional detailing - Full Planning Permission ref: 26/02612/FUL received.
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Loft or dormer RoofingSmall domestic -
251 Kennington Road London SE11 6BY
78% historically approved · decision due ~18 Nov
Application for Full Planning Permission for the iInstallation of an external condensing unit and roof access hatch at roof level and internal alterations including the addition of a first floor air conditioning unit. (Associated Listed Building application: 26/02751/LB)
Awaiting decision Full applications
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