Planning application
2 Thirlmere Road London SW16 1QW
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
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.
As published by the council, reference 26/03032/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/03032/TCA
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 15 Oct 2026
- Validated
- 15 Oct 2026
- Postcode
- SW16 1QW
Site history
Applications at this address on the Lambeth register
This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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25/02878/TCA Granted
2 Thirlmere Road London SW16 1QW
Rear garden: T1 Fig. Reduce height by up to 1.5m. Final height approximately 2m, spread approximately 2m. T2 Prunus species. Reduce height by approximately 2m and width by up to 1.5m. Final height approximately 5m, spread approximately 4m. Reason: Overhang management and clearance from building and patio area.
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.
Nearby applications
Within 0.3 miles
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Flat 3 4 Thirlmere Road London SW16 1QW
Back Garden: T1 Lime: Crown reduce height and spread by approximately 2m to a finished height of 8m and spread of 4m; T2 Bay: Crown reduce height by 1m and spread by 2m to a finished height of 5m and spread of 4m.
Granted Trees 2 docs -
4 Thirlmere Road London SW16 1QW
Back Garden: T1 and T2 Lime: Re-pollard, reducing height and spread by 2m to a finished height of 2m and spread of 1m; T3 Holly: Crown reduce height and spread by 1m to a finished height of 2m and spread of 2m
Granted Trees 2 docs -
4 Thirlmere Road London SW16 1QW
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) with respect to internal alterations at ground floor level to Flat 2.
Granted Lawful development 9 docs -
4 Thirlmere Road London SW16 1QW
Rear garden: Olive ONE currently 6m high with 5m spread. Reduce crown height by 2.5m to 3.5m and reduce laterals each side by 1m leaving spread of 3m. Pear TWO currently 6m high with 5m spread. Reduce crown height by 2m to 4m and reduce laterals each side by 1m leaving spread of 3m. Weeping Birch ONE currently 4m high with 6m spread. Reduce crown height by 1m to 3m and reduce laterals each side by 0.5m leaving spread of 5m while retaining umbrella shape. Front garden: Crab Apple ONE currently 4m high with 5m spread. Reduce crown height by 1m to 3m and reduce laterals each side by 1m leaving spread of 3m. Reason: General care and maintenance of the trees.
Granted Trees 2 docs -
16 Thirlmere Road London SW16 1QW
Erection of single storey ground floor rear extension.
Granted Full applications Extension 11 docsSmall domestic -
2 Thirlmere Road London SW16 1QW
Rear garden: T1 Fig. Reduce height by up to 1.5m. Final height approximately 2m, spread approximately 2m. T2 Prunus species. Reduce height by approximately 2m and width by up to 1.5m. Final height approximately 5m, spread approximately 4m. Reason: Overhang management and clearance from building and patio area.
Granted Trees 2 docs
Other tree works applications
In Lambeth
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26/03044/TCA Awaiting decision
20 Streatham Common South London SW16 3BU
T1 - Robinia - 40% reduction T2 - Sycamore - Re-pollard T3 - Holm Oak - 20% reduction
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26/03025/TCA Awaiting decision
115D Peabody Cottages Rosendale Road London Lambeth SE24 9DS
T1 - Hawthorn - Rear LHB: Crown Reduction - To reduce overall canopy by up to 2 metres to back beyond fence line. T2 - Elder - Rear LHB: Crown Reduction - To reduce overhanging laterals by up to 3 metres. T3 - Sycamore - Rear LHB: Crown Reduction - To reduce overhanging laterals by up to 2 metres. T4 - Ash - Rear LHB: Crown Reduction - To reduce overall canopy by up to 3 metres.
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26/03027/TCA Awaiting decision
Grove Court 99 Larkhall Rise London Lambeth SW4 6HR
T1 Lime closest to drive - Remove dead stem and deadwood over 50mm. T2 Sycamore - Remove deadwood over 50mm. - Lift to 2.5m over pavement and 5.5m over highway to meet Highways Act requirements. T3 2 x Self-sown Ash - Fell as close to ground level as possible. Self-sown and no long term future in this location in favour of well established T2 Sycamore. T4 Lime - Remove dead stem and deadwood over 50mm. - Reduce height by 2m due to concerns at the base of the stem.
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26/03018/TCA Awaiting decision
Flats 1 To 12 Bakery Close London Lambeth SW9 0EB
1 x Holm oak - Reduce height by approx 1m leaving 1.5m 7 reduce lateral crown spread by 0.5-1m leaving 1-1.5m Tree is encroaching on window, door & side elevation of property and hanging over road
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26/03030/TCA Awaiting decision
25 Chelsham Road London SW4 6NR
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.