Planning application
25 Chelsham Road London SW4 6NR
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
T1 Robinia Frisia - Remove ascending secondary stem back to source. - Reduce lateral at approximately 3m by 2m to clear crown of neighbouring Olive tree. - Remove deadwood over 50mm. - Thin remaining crown by 20%. T2 2 x Plane trees - Reduce height and laterals by up to 3m to points of last reduction. (structural pollard) Routine maintenance to provide light to surrounding gardens and for the health and safety of the trees.
As published by the council, reference 26/03030/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/03030/TCA
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 15 Oct 2026
- Validated
- 15 Oct 2026
- Postcode
- SW4 6NR
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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15 Oct 2026
Received by Lambeth
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21 Oct 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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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.
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23 Chelsham Road London Lambeth SW4 6NR
84% historically approved · decision due ~27 Nov
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Awaiting decision Windows or glazing -
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Approval of details pursuant to conditions 4 (detailed construction drawings), 6 (linked rear dormer drawings), 8 (cycle parking), 9 (waste and recycling storage), and 14 (internal water consumption) of Planning Permission Ref: 20/02774/FUL (Conversion of the property into 3 self-contained flats, together with the erection of rear extensions at all levels, including a rear dormer roof extension, plus the installation of 1 front roof light, and the provision of cycle and refuse/recycling storages.) Granted on 17.03.2021
Refused Conditions New dwelling Extension +1 14 docs -
19 Chelsham Road London SW4 6NR
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 10 (Arboricultural Method Statement/Tree Protection Plan) and 15 (Method of Construction Statement) of planning permission ref: 20/02774/FUL (Conversion of the property into 3 self-contained flats, together with the erection of rear extensions at all levels, including a rear dormer roof extension, plus the installation of 1 front roof light, and the provision of cycle and refuse/recycling storages.) Granted on 17.03.2021.
Granted Conditions New dwelling Extension +2 6 docs -
Flat A 19 Chelsham Road London SW4 6NR
Back Garden: T1 Lime approximately 12m. Reduce crown by 2m to previous reduction points. T2 Lime approximately 12m. Reduce crown by 2m to previous reduction points. T3 Sycamore approximately 10m. Reduce crown by 2m and reduce lateral branches by 1.5m. T4 Sycamore approximately 10m. Reduce crown by 2m and reduce lateral branches by 1.5m.
Granted Trees 3 docs -
23 Chelsham Road London SW4 6NR
Approval of details pursuant to condition 4 (details of the proposed and pre-existing windows) of planning permission 23/01943/FUL (Replacement of existing front windows to double glazed timber windows - First floor flat) granted on 12.10.2023.
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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
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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.