Planning application
61 Brixton Water Lane London Lambeth SW2 1PH
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 Magnolia CROWN REDUCE by approximately 1m to previous reduction points, pruning to suitable growth points and maintaining a balanced crown. T2 Snake bark maple CROWN REDUCE and reshape by up to 0.5m, pruning to suitable growth points and maintaining a balanced crown. REAR GARDEN T3 Neighbouring oriental plane along the left hand rear boundary REDUCE overhanging lateral branches by up to 2.5m and CROWN THIN remaining branches to reduce encroachment over the garden. T4 Evergreen magnolia CROWN REDUCE and reshape by up to 0.5m using hand tools to encourage a denser lower crown.
As published by the council, reference 26/02963/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/02963/TCA
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Unknown
- Received
- 12 Oct 2026
- Validated
- 12 Oct 2026
- Postcode
- SW2 1PH
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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12 Oct 2026
Received by Lambeth
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13 Oct 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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22 Oct 2026
Status changed to Unknown
Previously Awaiting decision.
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 7 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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71 Brixton Water Lane London SW2 1PH
Rear garden right hand boundary: T1 Crab Apple. Crown reduce by approximately 1m, height reduced from 11m to 10m. Rear garden left hand boundary: T3 Pear. Crown reduce by approximately 1m, height reduced from 11.5m to 10.5m. Rear boundary: T2 Magnolia grandiflora. Crown reduce by approximately 0.5m, height reduced from 10m to 9.5m.
Granted Trees 2 docs -
58 Brixton Water Lane London SW2 1QB
Replacement of the front boundary wall with a low-level wall and metal railings above; replacement of part of the fence to rear west boundary with a brick wall; replacement of one side window within the existing rear extension with a single door. (Please note: The reference number for this planning application is 26/00372/FUL but there is also an associated listed building consent application related to these works with reference number: 25/04018/LB).
Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 13 docsSmall domestic -
58 Brixton Water Lane London Lambeth SW2 1QB
Replacement of the front boundary wall with a low-level wall and metal railings above; replacement of part of the fence to the rear west boundary with a brick wall; replacement of one side window within the existing rear extension with a single door. (Please note: The reference number for this Listed Building Consent application is 25/04018/LB but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 26/00372/FUL).
Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Windows or glazing 13 docsSmall domestic -
58 Brixton Water Lane London SW2 1QB
Application for Listed Building Consent in relation to widening of an existing doorway to one of the rear extensions.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension 10 docs -
57 Brixton Water Lane London Lambeth SW2 1PH
Conversion of the garage into a study and plant room, including the replacement of the roof and front/rear doors; replacement of the kitchen roof with a pitched roof and the french doors with crittall style doors; conversion of the ground floor shower room to a pantry and office to a bathroom; installation of a new lintel above the dining room window; conversion of the small first floor front room to an en-suite, including a jib door to the master bedroom; replacement of the timber gate with a traditional handmade iron gate; and removal/replacement of the cement render with lime render to the front facade. (Full Planning Permissin and Listed Building Consent ref : 26/00614/LB applications received).
Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 11 docs -
57 Brixton Water Lane London Lambeth SW2 1PH
Conversion of the garage into a study and plant room, including the replacement of the roof and front/rear doors; replacement of the kitchen roof with a pitched roof and the french doors with crittall style doors; conversion of the ground floor shower room to a pantry and office to a bathroom; installation of a new lintel above the dining room window; conversion of the small first floor front room to an en-suite, including a jib door to the master bedroom; replacement of the timber gate with a traditional handmade iron gate; and removal/replacement of the cement render with lime render to the front facade. (Please note: The reference number for this Listed Building Consent application is 26/00614/LB but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 26/00613/FUL).
Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 11 docs
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26/03027/TCA Awaiting decision
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26/03018/TCA Awaiting decision
Flats 1 To 12 Bakery Close London Lambeth SW9 0EB
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26/03032/TCA Awaiting decision
2 Thirlmere Road London SW16 1QW
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.