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18 Criffel Avenue London SW2 4AZ

Awaiting decision Lambeth 26/02842/TCA Trees

Works: Trees

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

FRONT GARDEN: T1 Evergreen Magnolia: CROWN REDUCE and RESHAPE to previous pruning points, reducing height from 5m to 3.5m and crown spread from 5m to 3.5m. T2 Deciduous Magnolia: CROWN REDUCE and RESHAPE to previous pruning points, reducing height from 4m to 3m and crown spread from 5m to 3.5m. T4 Laurel: REDUCE and RESHAPE by approximately 1m, reducing height from 3m to 2m and crown spread from 3m to 2m. REAR GARDEN: T3 Evergreen Magnolia: CROWN REDUCE and RESHAPE to previous pruning points, reducing height from 6m to 4.5m and crown spread from 5m to 3.5m.

As published by the council, reference 26/02842/TCA

Application record

Reference
26/02842/TCA
Category
Trees
Status
Unknown
Received
30 Sep 2026
Validated
15 Oct 2026
Postcode
SW2 4AZ

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 30 Sep 2026

    Received by Lambeth

  2. 15 Oct 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 15 Oct 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. 21 Oct 2026

    Status changed to Unknown

    Previously Awaiting decision.

  5. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 10 December 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

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  • 4 Criffel Avenue London SW2 4AZ

    05/02808/TCA Submitted 13 Sep 2005 50 yards away

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  • 8 Criffel Avenue London SW2 4AZ

    04/00075/FUL Submitted 13 Jan 2004 50 yards away

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  • 10 Criffel Avenue London SW2 4AZ

    14/01069/TCA Submitted 6 Feb 2014 50 yards away

    To crown reduce 1 x Horse Chestnut tree to rear of property back to previous reduction points.

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  • 10 Criffel Avenue London SW2 4AZ

    08/00765/TCA Submitted 18 Feb 2008 50 yards away

    To crown reduce 1 x Horse Chestnut by 3 metres all around to improve form and shape.

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  • 14 Criffel Avenue London Lambeth SW2 4AZ

    26/00387/TCA Submitted 6 Feb 2026 50 yards away

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  • 10 Criffel Avenue London SW2 4AZ

    21/01153/TCA Submitted 22 Mar 2021 50 yards away

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In Lambeth

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    Received 15 Oct, published by the council 21 Oct 2026 Trees