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1 Valiant House, 75 Vicarage Crescent SW11 3LU

Granted Wandsworth 2022/4697 Works to a T.P.O. Tree

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

TPO 450/2019 - T1 (T3 on application) False Acacia - Adjacent to Block 1 - Mature leaning tree, previously reduced. Prune off stem suckers and remove deadwood, weak or suppressed branches.

As published by the council, reference 2022/4697

Application record

Reference
2022/4697
Type
Works to a T.P.O. Tree
Status
Granted As published: FINAL DECISION
Decision
Granted As published: Approve with Conditions
Received
16 Nov 2022
Validated
13 Jan 2023
Decided
13 Mar 2023
Ward
St Mary's
Decision by
Delegated Fast
Postcode
SW11 3LU

Site history

Applications at this address on the Wandsworth register

This site has had 2 applications since 2022: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 2023/0134 Decided

    1 Valiant House, 75 Vicarage Crescent SW11 3LU

    T1. False Acacia - Main entrance Driveway - Mature leaning tree in decline. Dieback throughout canopy and decay present at stem base. Fell to ground level T2. Hornbeam - Adjacent to Block 1 - Crown lift all round by 2m to improve clearance over parking bays. T4. False Acacia - Between block 1 and 6 - Large mature specimen tree colonized by wood decay fungus identified as Perenniporia fraxinea. Tree testing resulted in significant decay at stem base. Fell to ground level via sectional takedown. Poison stump to prevent regrowth T5. Cherry - Adjacent to block 6 - Prune back from building by 1-2m to maintain clearance. T6. Sycamore - East boundary opposite block 6 - Mature tree colonized by Phytophthora pathogen, leading to bleeding canker and eventually root rot. Report to forestry comission. Fell to ground level via sectional takedown. Remove infected wood and grindings from site. T7. Eucalyptus - East boundary opposite block 4 - Semi mature vigorous tree species. To contain canopy; Reduce canopy height by 4-5m and lateral spread by 3-4m. Current height and spread: 12m by 10m - Proposed height and spread: 8m by 6m T8. Silver Maple - North boundary overhanging Battersea Church Rd - Mature tree previously reduced. Colonized by wood decay fungus identified as Ganoderma applanatum. Tree testing resulted in insignificant decay at stem base. Reduce canopy to previous points (3m in height and 2m in lateral spread) to contain spread and mitigate wind-throw Current height and spread: 10m by 8m - Proposed height and spread: 7m by 6m T9. Silver Maple - North boundary overhanging Vicarage Walk - Mature tree previously reduced. Prune away from streetlight on Vicarage Walk to maintain 1-2m clearance.

    Decided 13 Mar 2023 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 16 Nov 2022

    Received by Wandsworth

  2. 13 Jan 2023

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 13 Mar 2023

    Decision issued: Approve with Conditions

  4. 29 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

4 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Wandsworth granted permission on 13 March 2023, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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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  • 1 Valiant House, 75 Vicarage Crescent SW11 3LU

    2023/0134 Submitted 16 Nov 2022 50 yards away

    T1. False Acacia - Main entrance Driveway - Mature leaning tree in decline. Dieback throughout canopy and decay present at stem base. Fell to ground level T2. Hornbeam - Adjacent to Block 1 - Crown lift all round by 2m to improve clearance over parking bays. T4. False Acacia - Between block 1 and 6 - Large mature specimen tree colonized by wood decay fungus identified as Perenniporia fraxinea. Tree testing resulted in significant decay at stem base. Fell to ground level via sectional takedown. Poison stump to prevent regrowth T5. Cherry - Adjacent to block 6 - Prune back from building by 1-2m to maintain clearance. T6. Sycamore - East boundary opposite block 6 - Mature tree colonized by Phytophthora pathogen, leading to bleeding canker and eventually root rot. Report to forestry comission. Fell to ground level via sectional takedown. Remove infected wood and grindings from site. T7. Eucalyptus - East boundary opposite block 4 - Semi mature vigorous tree species. To contain canopy; Reduce canopy height by 4-5m and lateral spread by 3-4m. Current height and spread: 12m by 10m - Proposed height and spread: 8m by 6m T8. Silver Maple - North boundary overhanging Battersea Church Rd - Mature tree previously reduced. Colonized by wood decay fungus identified as Ganoderma applanatum. Tree testing resulted in insignificant decay at stem base. Reduce canopy to previous points (3m in height and 2m in lateral spread) to contain spread and mitigate wind-throw Current height and spread: 10m by 8m - Proposed height and spread: 7m by 6m T9. Silver Maple - North boundary overhanging Vicarage Walk - Mature tree previously reduced. Prune away from streetlight on Vicarage Walk to maintain 1-2m clearance.

    Decided Trees 1 doc
  • Valiant House 75 Vicarage Crescent SW11 3LU

    2026/1514 Submitted 20 May 2026 50 yards away

    T3. False Acacia: Fell and replant with a more suitable ornamental species in similar position 1 year after stump removal. T7 Eucalyptus: Reduce canopy height by 3m and lateral spread by 2m. Shape and balance. CH 10 CS 7m PH 7m PS 5m. T7a Silver Maple: Mature tree: Pollard to a safe height of 6m above ground level. T8. Cherry: Crown lift over access road by 2m. T8a. Birch: Crown lift over access road by 2m. T9. Silver Maple tree: Reduce canopy height by 4m and lateral spread by 3m. Shape and balance. CH 11 CS 8m PH 7m PS 5m. T10. Cherry: Reduce canopy height by 2m and lateral spread by 2m. Shape and balance. CH 7 CS 7m PH 5m PS 5m.

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  • 9 A Battersea Square SW11 3RA

    2026/1260 Submitted 31 Mar 2026 50 yards away

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  • Devonshire House 44 Vicarage Crescent SW11 3LD

    2025/3125 Submitted 8 Sep 2025 50 yards away

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  • Riverains 71 Vicarage Crescent SW11 3UN

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    Received 11 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Trees
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  • 2026/3252 Awaiting decision

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    Received 10 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3248 Awaiting decision

    2 Spencer Park SW18 2SX

    T1 Mimosa (x1) Fell to ground level. Reason: The tree has become excessively large for the location. It is suppressing smaller adjacent trees. The trunk is also pressing against the boundary wall with No.59 Spencer Park and is likely to cause damage if retained. T2 + T3 Himalayan Birch (x2) Crown lift by 1.5m. Reason: To allow more light to the plants below. T4 Cherry (x1) Reduce crown by 1.5m. Reason: To redress the balance as supressed by the Birches. T5 Paulownia (x1) Crown lift by 1.5m. Reason: To allow more light to the plants below.

    Received 10 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3237 Awaiting decision

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