35 St James Drive SW17 7RN

1. 15 Oct 2019

   Received by Wandsworth

2. 23 Oct 2019

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 9 Dec 2019

   Decision issued: Allow Works, No Tree Preservation Order

4. 20 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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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.

• 33 St Jamess Drive SW17 7RN

  2025/4234 Submitted 24 Nov 2025 18m away

  Silver Birch (T1); Holly (T2); Pear (T3); Bay (T4) - 30% crown reduction and proportional reshape of all trees. Prune all cut branches to nearest natural targets and collars, lightly thin deciduous species amd remove any dead or failing tissue.

  Decided Trees 3 docs

• 31 St James Drive London SW17 7RN

  2025/2914 Submitted 15 Aug 2025 20m away

  Front garden:- Large Lime tree: Reduce the crown by 30% (3 metres) approximately back to where done before, thin the crown by 20% and lift the lower canopy to 5 metres. Rear garden:- Silver Birch: Reduce the crown by approximately 20% (1-2 metres). Hornbeam along the rear boundary: Reduce the crown by approximately 15% (0.5-1 metre). Row of Hornbeams along the right-hand boundary: Reduce the crowns by 35% (3 metres in height) to approximately 1 metre below where previously done and cutting back the sides by approximately 2 metres to contain the size and spread.

  Decided Trees 3 docs

• Rimini Court 60 St James Drive SW12 8UW

  2019/5137 Submitted 26 Nov 2019 33m away

  Outside 1-8 Rimini Court (front): T71 Sycamore - Lateral prune East canopy aspect by up to 1.5m to appropriate pruning points, retaining a crown spread of at least 3m. T72 Sycamore - Lateral prune East canopy aspect by up to 1.5m to appropriate pruning points, retaining a crown spread of at least 3m; prune lower canopy around lamp column on West aspect by no more than 1m to clear. T73 Sycamore - Lateral prune North-East canopy aspect by up to 1.5m to appropriate pruning points, retaining a crown spread of at least 3m; prune lower canopy around lamp column on South aspect by no more than 1m to clear. T74 Sycamore - Crown clean by removing deadwood and small rubbing and crossing branches below 25mm. [Tree Preservation Order (134/2001)]

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 41 St James Drive SW17 7RN

  2021/2798 Submitted 14 Jun 2021 37m away

  Details of materials pursuant to condition 3 of planning permission dated 25/09/2021 ref 2020/2394 [Alterations including demolition of existing garage; Erection of a two-storey rear extension at lower and upper ground levels; Excavation to enlarge lower ground floor; Alterations to roof and windows at first floor level; Installation of raised terrace at upper ground level with privacy screens to sides.]

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition +1 7 docs

• 45 St Jamess Drive London Wandsworth SW17 7RN

  2025/4434 Submitted 9 Dec 2025 51m away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~3 Feb

  x1 Acer Pseudoplatanus (Sycamore): Reduction by 2-3m from the height and width back to previous points of reduction Justification for Pruning Works The tree has a heavily extended and unbalanced upper crown, caused by historic over-lifting and previous reductions that have created a weak structural framework. The current form presents increased mechanical loading on several extended limbs, and without intervention the risk of limb failure will continue to rise, particularly during periods of high winds. The proposed pruning will address these issues by reducing end-weight, improving crown balance, and restoring appropriate clearance from the property and garden. A crown reduction of 1.5 to 2 metres, combined with a crown lift to 4 metres, removal of deadwood and selective weight reduction on vulnerable limbs, will significantly reduce mechanical stress throughout the canopy. These works are in line with BS 3998:2010 and aim to maintain the tree???s long-term structural integrity while minimising the need for heavier, more intrusive works in the future. The tree???s current height and spread also cause excessive shading to the garden and adjoining property. The proposed works will moderate light obstruction while retaining the tree???s overall form and amenity value. This level of pruning represents a reasonable and proportionate management approach that avoids the deterioration in structure and appearance that would result from more severe reduction. In combination, the works will: - Improve structural stability and reduce risk of branch failure - Restore crown balance following historic over-lifting - Reduce shading impacts on the adjacent garden - Manage deadwood and minor defects - Provide appropriate clearance from structures - Retain the tree???s amenity value while reducing ongoing maintenance pressures The proposal therefore represents a proportionate and arboriculturally sound intervention that improves safety, reduces nuisance, and supports the continued retention of the tree in the long term.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 17 St Jamess Drive SW17 7RN

  2026/1931 Submitted 25 Jun 2026 52m away

  Portuguese Laurel - Remove 3 trees to ground level growing out of and above front hedge to lint shade and debris. Bay - Fell.

  Decided Trees

• 2026/3089 Awaiting decision

  83 Flat A Erpingham Road London Wandsworth SW15 1BJ

  Front Garden G1 - Lime x3 Re-pollard by removal up to 2 metres of branch length Works will encourage well balanced crown for future years Crown lifting/removing low growth to maintain the statutory heights over footpaths and highways To allow retention of the trees within the available space for growth Rear Garden H1 - Bay Reduce height to top of fence and side up to fence line by removal of up to 2 metres in branch length

  27 Aug 2026 Trees
• 2026/3077 Awaiting decision

  49 Wandsworth Common West Side SW18 2EE

  Rear Garden: T1 Eucalyptus - Reduce 30% - 2m T2 Horse Chestnut - Reduce Crown 30% - 1.5m

  27 Aug 2026 Trees
• 2026/3074 Awaiting decision

  Lavington Court 77 Putney Hill SW15 3NU

  Front : T136 Lime reduce by 3m to leave 2m. including crown clean and remove dead wood. T143 Ash reduce by 3m to leave 2m Rear : T139 London Plane repollard ( 3-4m off) Reasons : general tree maintenance.

  26 Aug 2026 Trees
• 2026/3076 Awaiting decision

  4 Putney Park Lane SW15 5HD

  T1 Prunus Pisardii: Reduce by 1.5m from the height and width, Justification: Routine maintenance, to prevent conflict with property and maintain balance and shape

  26 Aug 2026 Trees
• 2026/3072 Awaiting decision

  77 Streathbourne Road SW17 8RA

  (T1) Sycamore Re-pollard to previous points by approx. 2m - routine maintenance. Height from 6.0m to 4.0m Crown spread from 3.0m to 2.0m (T2) Lime Re-pollard to previous points by approx. 2m - routine maintenance. Height from 6.0m to 4.0m Crown spread from 4.0m to 2.5m

  26 Aug 2026 Trees