20 Streatham Common South London SW16 3BU

1. 16 Oct 2026

   Received by Lambeth

2. 22 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 11 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.

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.

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.

• 22 Streatham Common South London SW16 3BU

  12/00911/TCA Submitted 13 Feb 2012 50 yards away

  To remove 2 x Conifer trees to front of property.

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• 12 Copley Park London SW16 3DE

  25/03719/TCA Submitted 1 Dec 2025 100 yards away

  See Accompanying Plan for the Location of the Trees: T1 Ash: Assumed existing dimensions: height: 14m; maximum crown spread: 10m. Crown reduction of approximately 30 percent, reducing height and lateral spread evenly to retain a natural, balanced form. All pruning cuts to be made back to suitable secondary growth points in accordance with BS3998:2010. Finished dimensions (approximate): height: 9.8m; maximum crown spread: 7.0m. T2 Horse Chestnut: Assumed existing dimensions: height: 16 m; maximum crown spread: 12m. Crown reduction of approximately 30 percent, reducing overall height and spread uniformly while maintaining a good natural outline. All work to follow BS3998:2010. Finished dimensions (approximate): height: 11.2m; maximum crown spread: 8.4m. T3 Horse Chestnut: Assumed existing dimensions: height: 15m; maximum crown spread: 11m. Crown reduction of approximately 30 percent, reducing the height and lateral spread evenly to produce a well balanced canopy. Cuts to suitable laterals only, in line with BS3998:2010, avoiding unnecessary large diameter wounds. Finished dimensions:approximate): height: 10.5m; maximum crown spread: 7.7m. T4 Holm Oak: Assumed existing dimensions: height: 12m; maximum crown spread: 9m. Crown reduction of approximately 30 percent reducing the crown in height and spread uniformly on all aspects to achieve a rounded, balanced form. All work to be carried out in accordance with BS3998:2010, cutting back to appropriate secondary branches. Finished dimensions (approximate): height: 8.4m; maximum crown spread: 6.3m.

  Granted Trees 12 docs

• 6 Braxted Park London SW16 3DW

  24/02532/DET Submitted 11 Aug 2024 100 yards away

  Approval of details pursuant to Condition 4a (drawings) and 4b (photographs) of planning permission 22/03531/FUL (Erection of a single storey ground floor rear extension together with replacement of the existing single glazed timber framed windows on front and rear elevations with double glazed timber framed windows) dated 19.12.2022.

  Granted Conditions Extension Windows or glazing 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 6 Braxted Park London Lambeth SW16 3DW

  22/03532/FUL Submitted 3 Oct 2022 100 yards away

  Loft conversion involving side dormer and small rear dormer in place of existing rooflight. Addition of four rooflights to the flank. Replacement of roof tiles with clay tiles to match.

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Roofing 10 docs

• 14 Braxted Park London Lambeth SW16 3DW

  26/00515/TCA Submitted 17 Feb 2026 100 yards away

  Back Garden: T1 and T2 Conifer. Fell.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 14 Copley Park London SW16 3DD

  25/02661/DET Submitted 20 Aug 2025 100 yards away

  Approval of details pursuant to condition 4 (brickwork) of planning permission 25/00869/FUL (Erection of a single storey ground floor side extension,including the replacement of the rear doors with crittal doors. Erection of a rear dormer windows with the installation of two front roof lights. The replacement of the front and side windows, including a new side window to the first floor, the replacement of the rear facade and the removal of chimneys, and the rear tree) granted on 30.06.2025.

  Granted Conditions Extension Loft or dormer +2 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 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.

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

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

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

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

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