Planning application
185 Ramsden Road SW12 8RG
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
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.
As published by the council, reference 2025/3877
Application record
- Reference
- 2025/3877
- Type
- Works to a T.P.O. Tree
- Status
- FINAL DECISION
- Decision
- Approve with Conditions
- Received
- 3 Oct 2025
- Validated
- 28 Oct 2025
- Decided
- 28 Oct 2025
- 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.
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2025/3834 Withdrawn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.
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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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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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28 Oct 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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28 Oct 2025
Decision issued: Approve with Conditions
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10 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
1 document on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
Wandsworth granted permission on 28 October 2025, 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.
Nearby applications
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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. (
Granted Trees 3 docs -
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 Trees 3 docs -
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 Trees 3 docs -
192 Ramsden Road SW12 8RQ
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
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
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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