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185 Ramsden Road SW12 8RG

Granted Wandsworth 2023/0084 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 447/2018 - Front garden - T1 Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) (Evergreen) x 1:- Selectively prune by approx. 1m to leave a uniformed shape. - Reduce to clear road sign. (

As published by the council, reference 2023/0084

Application record

Reference
2023/0084
Type
Works to a T.P.O. Tree
Status
Granted As published: FINAL DECISION
Decision
Granted As published: Approve with Conditions
Received
10 Jan 2023
Validated
23 Jan 2023
Decided
13 Mar 2023
Ward
Balham
Decision by
Delegated Fast
Postcode
SW12 8RG

Site history

Applications at this address on the Wandsworth register

This site has had 5 applications since 2023: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 2025/3834 Withdrawn

    185 Ramsden Road SW12 8RG

    Rear T1 Strawberry Tree x 1 (Arbutus unedo) This tree has not been maintained in some time. Suggested work: - Reduce back to the previous points of reduction leaving foliage where possible. Rear T2 Lime x 1 (Tilia spp) These pleached lime trees surround the perimeter of the garden. They are due to be maintained in line with their pruning cycle. Suggested work: - Reduce to the previous points of reduction approx 3m Rear T3 Lime x 1 (Tilia spp) This previously pollarded lime tree is due to be pruned in line with its pruning cycle. Suggested work: - Reduce to the previous points of reduction approx 2.5m and remove epicormic growth. Rear T4 Magnolia x 1 (Magnolia spp) This tree is starting to shade the plant bed below and grow out of shape. Suggested work: - Reduce and shape by 0.5-1 m all round. - Remove climber Rear T5 Atlas Cedar x 1 (Cedrus atlantica) This large tree is well maintained but there is some concern about the roots due to its proximity to the property and the sail effect in high winds. Suggested work( Option 1 ) - Reduce in height by 4-5 m to reduce the sail effect and prevent failure in high winds. Rear T5 Atlas Cedar x 1 (Cedrus atlantica) (Option 2) Suggested works- Fell to ground level and treat stump. Front T6 Holm Oak (Evergreen) x 1(Quercus ilex) This tree grows over the road and is due to be pruned in line with its pruning cycle. Suggested work: - Reduce to the previous points of reduction Approx 2-3m Front T7 Holly x 1 (Ilex aquifolium) This holly tree is starting to decline. Suggested work: - Remove main stem to leave lower growth below to form a new bush.

    Submitted 3 Oct 2025 Trees
  • 2025/3476 Decided

    185 Ramsden Road SW12 8RG

    Rear T1 Strawberry tree x 1 (Arbutus unedo) Reduce back to the previous points of reduction leaving foliage where possible. Rear T2 Lime x 1 (Tilia spp): - Reduce to the previous points of reduction approx 3m. Rear T3 Lime x 1 (Tilia spp):Reduce to the previous points of reduction approx 2.5m and remove epicormic growth. Rear T4 Magnolia x 1 (Magnolia spp): - Reduce and shape by 0.5-1 m all round. - Remove climber. Front T7 Holly x 1 (Ilex aquifolium) - Remove main stem to leave lower growth below to form a new bush.

    Decided 28 Oct 2025 Trees
  • 2025/3877 Granted

    185 Ramsden Road SW12 8RG

    Front - (TPO 447/2018) T6 Holm Oak (Evergreen) x 1(Quercus ilex): Crown lift up to 3m and reduce tips back from lamp column and sign to create a clearance of 1m.

    Decided 28 Oct 2025 Trees
  • 2023/0248 Decided

    185 Ramsden Road SW12 8RG

    Rear garden: T2 Lime x 1 (Tilia spp) - Reduce all round to previous reduction points approx. 2m. T3 Strawberry Tree x 1 (Arbutus unedo) - Reduce in height by approx. 1m - Reduce/trim laterally to shape 0.25m-1m. T4 Cedar x 1 - Thin branch ends by 20% - Reduce over long branches by approx. 1m - Clean out crown.

    Decided 13 Apr 2023 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 10 Jan 2023

    Received by Wandsworth

  2. 23 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

3 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

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Nearby applications

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  • 185 Ramsden Road SW12 8RG

    2025/3476 Submitted 3 Oct 2025 0m away

    Rear T1 Strawberry tree x 1 (Arbutus unedo) Reduce back to the previous points of reduction leaving foliage where possible. Rear T2 Lime x 1 (Tilia spp): - Reduce to the previous points of reduction approx 3m. Rear T3 Lime x 1 (Tilia spp):Reduce to the previous points of reduction approx 2.5m and remove epicormic growth. Rear T4 Magnolia x 1 (Magnolia spp): - Reduce and shape by 0.5-1 m all round. - Remove climber. Front T7 Holly x 1 (Ilex aquifolium) - Remove main stem to leave lower growth below to form a new bush.

    Decided Trees 3 docs
  • 185 Ramsden Road SW12 8RG

    2025/3877 Submitted 3 Oct 2025 0m away

    Front - (TPO 447/2018) T6 Holm Oak (Evergreen) x 1(Quercus ilex): Crown lift up to 3m and reduce tips back from lamp column and sign to create a clearance of 1m.

    Granted Trees 1 doc
  • 185 Ramsden Road SW12 8RG

    2023/0248 Submitted 10 Jan 2023 0m away

    Rear garden: T2 Lime x 1 (Tilia spp) - Reduce all round to previous reduction points approx. 2m. T3 Strawberry Tree x 1 (Arbutus unedo) - Reduce in height by approx. 1m - Reduce/trim laterally to shape 0.25m-1m. T4 Cedar x 1 - Thin branch ends by 20% - Reduce over long branches by approx. 1m - Clean out crown.

    Decided Trees 3 docs
  • 192 Ramsden Road SW12 8RQ

    2025/3631 Submitted 10 Oct 2025 45m away

    TPO 173/1992 T26 - Lombardy Poplar - Reduce to finished height of 7m to reduce risk of limb failure T28 - Tree of Heaven Reduce tree no further than previous pruning points to reduce risk of limb failure T18 - Holm Oak - Lift crown to 4m all around to keep paths and roads clear

    Granted Trees 2 docs
  • St Lukes Church Ramsden Road SW12 8RQ

    2026/2477 Submitted 8 Jul 2026 50m away

    87% historically approved · decision due ~2 Sep

    T1 2 x Horse Chestnut tree forming 1 crown - Crown reduce a 12m tree by 2m to leave a 10m tree reduce an 8m spread by 2m on all compass points , crown thin by 20%

    Awaiting decision Trees
  • 59 Sudbrooke Road SW12 8TQ

    2026/0489 Submitted 5 Feb 2026 65m away

    Details of SAP (carbon reductions) and water consumption pursuant to conditions 6 and 7 of planning permission dated 30/11/2020 ref 2020/2797 (Demolition of existing house and erection of two six-bedroom two- storey semi-detached single dwellinghouses (with basement and attic accommodation).)

    Granted Full applications Demolition 5 docs

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  • 2026/3237 Awaiting decision

    9 Dealtry Road London Wandsworth SW15 6NL

    T1 Robinia: Reduce by approx 2-3m from the height and width back to previous points of reduction???? Justification: Routine maintenance

    Received 9 Sep, published by the council 10 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3238 Awaiting decision

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    T1 Silver Birch, Remove x2 lowest branches to improve balance (Northern aspect) reduce remainder by 1-2m to maintain at current dimensions. Raise canopy to 3m Justification: Routine maintenance

    Received 9 Sep, published by the council 10 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3233 Awaiting decision

    29 St Johns Hill Grove SW11 2RF

    Walnut - Reduce crown by approx 1-2m to contain development and limit shade and debris

    Received 9 Sep, published by the council 10 Sep 2026 Trees
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    2 Victoria Mews SW18 3PY

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    Received 9 Sep, published by the council 10 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3220 Awaiting decision

    66 North Side Wandsworth Common SW18 2SH

    Horse Chestnut x 2 - Reduce crown by approx 1-2m to retain suitable furnishing growth around previous pruning points to contain development and limit shade and debris

    Received 9 Sep, published by the council 10 Sep 2026 Trees