Planning application
2023/0078
Northcote Lodge Preparatory School 26 Bolingbroke Grove SW11 6EL
Proposal
TPO 166/1991 - T7 Lime: Fell - Firstly in relation to the new class room provision there is only one tree which could be affected by the new building, namely Lime tree T7 which stands on ground outside the school boundary but within its ownership adjacent to Dents Road. Regardless of the planning ambition I have recorded the presence of Brittle Cinder Fungus - Kretzschmaria deusta at the base of the stem of the tree to the south side. Given the presence of this fungus and its form of decay, potentially leading to failure, it is recommended that this tree be removed as a matter of priority. Its removal will need to be agreed with the Tree officer at Wandsworth either through separate tree application or given the urgency, and if agreed, under a 5 day written notice. T8, T9, T10 (T6 on application) Limes x3: Repollard to previous knuckle points. G1 (T5 on application) Limes x4: Repollard to 7 meters, cut epicormic growth to stems. T24 (T4 on application) London Plane: Reduce to previous points to leave balanced offset canopy of approx 8 meters.
As published by the council, reference 2023/0078
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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10 Jan 2023
Received by Wandsworth
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20 Jan 2023
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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7 Mar 2023
Decision issued: Approve with Conditions
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29 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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2021/2117 Decided
3 Dents Road SW11 6JA
Rear garden: Stone pine (T1) Fell and plant a replacement tree. (i) Tree to be supplied as minimum 10-12cm standard specimen minimum or as specified where larger (ii) Irrigation pipes to be Platipus Pidler irrigation pipe (iii) Suitable staking implemented as part of the scheme: - subject to planting pit detail (iv) A weed suppressing bark mulch between 40-60mm thickness applied (v) The tree planting should be accompanied with a strict watering programme for the first full season after planting.
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2026/1217 Decided
27 Bolingbroke Grove SW11 6EJ
T1 Oak (x1) Reduce crown back to previous points (approximately 2.5-3m off height and width). T2 Bay Tree (x1) Reduce height to be level with neighbours gutter and round over the top (approximately 5-6m off height) .T3 Magnolia grandiflora (x1) Reduce the side over the pavement by up to 2m. Reduce height and garden side by 1-1.2m as necessary.
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2023/1223 Decided
27 Bolingbroke Grove SW11 6EJ
T1 Oak (x1) - Reduce crown back to previous points of reduction (approximately 3.5-4m off height and 2.5-3m off width). Reason: General maintenance. To maintain the tree at a smaller size.
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2026/1504 Granted
32 Bolingbroke Grove SW11 6EJ
Alterations including erection of single storey side/rear conservatory.
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2026/1902 Awaiting decision
31 Dents Road SW11 6JA
Alterations including erection of extension above two-storey back addition.
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2026/0145 Withdrawn
5 Blenkarne Road SW11 6HZ
Non-material amendment to planning permission dated 11/08/2025 ref 2025/2154 (Alterations including replacement of existing single-glazed timber framed windows with timber framed double-glazed units to match existing design and configuration. Proposed over cladding of existing side extensions. Alterations to existing rear doors/glazing to rear elevation.) to allow installation of 2 air conditioning condenser units in acoustic enclosures atop side extension.
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2026/2239 Decided
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2026/2419 Decided
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2026/2403 Decided
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2026/2201 Decided
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2026/2200 Decided
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