Planning application
185 Ramsden Road SW12 8RG
Works: Trees
Withdrawn before a decision, so it carries no planning weight. A revised scheme can be submitted at any time.
Proposal
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.
As published by the council, reference 2025/3834
Application record
- Reference
- 2025/3834
- Type
- Works to a T.P.O. Tree
- Status
- Withdrawn As published: WITHDRAWN
- Decision
- Withdrawn
- Received
- 3 Oct 2025
- Validated
- 3 Oct 2025
- Ward
- Arboricultural
- Decision by
- Withdrawn-Council
- 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.
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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.
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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.
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2023/0084 Granted
185 Ramsden Road SW12 8RG
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. (
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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.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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3 Oct 2025
Received by Wandsworth
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29 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
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