38 Swinburne Road SW15 5EB

This site has had 2 applications since 2023: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• 2023/1976 Decided

  38 Swinburne Road SW15 5EB

  Rear garden: T1 and T2 Sycamores: Reduce lateral spread by 2 - 3m.

  Decided 23 Sep 2025 Trees

1. 31 Oct 2025

   Received by Wandsworth

2. 20 Nov 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 28 Jan 2026

   Decision issued: Approve with Conditions

4. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Wandsworth granted permission on 28 January 2026, 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.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 38 Swinburne Road SW15 5EB

  2023/1976 Submitted 23 May 2023 50 yards away

  Rear garden: T1 and T2 Sycamores: Reduce lateral spread by 2 - 3m.

  Decided Trees 5 docs

• 24 Swinburne Road London Wandsworth SW15 5EB

  2026/1743 Submitted 7 May 2026 50 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~2 Jul

  T1 Poplar: Carry out a controlled and proportionate reduction of regrowth arising from established historic pollard points. Works to comprise: Reduction of all secondary regrowth to leave approximately 2 to 3 metres of extension growth from the existing pollard heads Retention of the full historic pollard framework and all primary structural limbs Selective thinning of congested regrowth where necessary to maintain an even and stable crown structure Removal of dead, dying, damaged or crossing branches where present All pruning cuts to be undertaken to suitable growth points in strict accordance with BS3998:2010 Tree Work Recommendations, avoiding the creation of large diameter wounds and preserving the integrity of the existing pollard heads. No cutting back to, or beyond, the established pollard points is proposed. Arboricultural Justification The subject tree exhibits clear evidence of historic pollarding, with established pollard heads and cyclical regrowth typical of managed Poplar species. The proposed works represent: Routine cyclical management of a previously pollarded tree A measured and sustainable reduction consistent with accepted arboricultural practice A necessary intervention to prevent excessive extension growth, reduce end weight, and maintain structural integrity The specification has been carefully limited to ensure: No over pruning or structural harm Preservation of long term tree health and vitality Retention of amenity value within the Conservation Area Avoidance of large pruning wounds which could accelerate decay Constraints and Limitations: Works will not involve cutting to boundary lines where this would require excessive or indiscriminate pruning Works will not exceed 30 percent of recent regrowth Works will not alter the fundamental structure, height or character of the tree Any more severe reduction, including cutting back to or beyond pollard points or to boundary limits, would: Be contrary to BS3998 best practice Introduce a high risk of decay and weakly attached regrowth Result in structural imbalance and reduced longevity Be likely to be considered over pruning within a Conservation Area, with potential for enforcement action Summary: Proportionate Measured Consistent with established management Fully compliant with current arboricultural standards They represent the minimum intervention necessary to manage the tree safely and sustainably.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 24 Swinburne Road London Wandsworth SW15 5EB

  2026/1904 Submitted 19 May 2026 50 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~14 Jul

  T1 Poplar: Carry out a controlled and proportionate reduction of regrowth arising from established historic pollard points. Works to comprise: Reduction of all secondary regrowth to leave approximately 2 to 3 metres of extension growth from the existing pollard heads Retention of the full historic pollard framework and all primary structural limbs Selective thinning of congested regrowth where necessary to maintain an even and stable crown structure Removal of dead, dying, damaged or crossing branches where present All pruning cuts to be undertaken to suitable growth points in strict accordance with BS3998:2010 Tree Work Recommendations, avoiding the creation of large diameter wounds and preserving the integrity of the existing pollard heads. No cutting back to, or beyond, the established pollard points is proposed. Arboricultural Justification The subject tree exhibits clear evidence of historic pollarding, with established pollard heads and cyclical regrowth typical of managed Poplar species. The proposed works represent: Routine cyclical management of a previously pollarded tree A measured and sustainable reduction consistent with accepted arboricultural practice A necessary intervention to prevent excessive extension growth, reduce end weight, and maintain structural integrity The specification has been carefully limited to ensure: No over pruning or structural harm Preservation of long term tree health and vitality Retention of amenity value within the Conservation Area Avoidance of large pruning wounds which could accelerate decay Constraints and Limitations: Works will not involve cutting to boundary lines where this would require excessive or indiscriminate pruning Works will not exceed 30 percent of recent regrowth Works will not alter the fundamental structure, height or character of the tree Any more severe reduction, including cutting back to or beyond pollard points or to boundary limits, would: Be contrary to BS3998 best practice Introduce a high risk of decay and weakly attached regrowth Result in structural imbalance and reduced longevity Be likely to be considered over pruning within a Conservation Area, with potential for enforcement action Summary: Proportionate Measured Consistent with established management Fully compliant with current arboricultural standards They represent the minimum intervention necessary to manage the tree safely and sustainably.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 24 Swinburne Road SW15 5EB

  2026/1775 Submitted 10 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  T1 Poplar: Reduction of all secondary regrowth to leave approximately 2 to 3 metres of extension growth from the existing pollard heads, retention of the full historic pollard framework and all primary structural limbs, selective thinning of congested regrowth where necessary to maintain an even and stable crown structure and removal of dead, dying, damaged or crossing branches. (TREE PRESERVATION (NO. 521) ORDER 2026)

  Granted Extension Trees

• 24 Swinburne Road SW15 5EB

  2026/1945 Submitted 7 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~1 Sep

  TPO 521/2026 T1 Poplar: Carry out a controlled and proportionate reduction of regrowth arising from established historic pollard points. Works to comprise: Reduction of all secondary regrowth to leave approximately 2 to 3 metres of extension growth from the existing pollard heads Retention of the full historic pollard framework and all primary structural limbs Selective thinning of congested regrowth where necessary to maintain an even and stable crown structure Removal of dead, dying, damaged or crossing branches where present All pruning cuts to be undertaken to suitable growth points in strict accordance with BS3998:2010 Tree Work Recommendations, avoiding the creation of large diameter wounds and preserving the integrity of the existing pollard heads. No cutting back to, or beyond, the established pollard points is proposed. Arboricultural Justification The subject tree exhibits clear evidence of historic pollarding, with established pollard heads and cyclical regrowth typical of managed Poplar species. The proposed works represent: Routine cyclical management of a previously pollarded tree A measured and sustainable reduction consistent with accepted arboricultural practice A necessary intervention to prevent excessive extension growth, reduce end weight, and maintain structural integrity The specification has been carefully limited to ensure: No over pruning or structural harm Preservation of long term tree health and vitality Retention of amenity value within the Conservation Area Avoidance of large pruning wounds which could accelerate decay Constraints and Limitations: Works will not involve cutting to boundary lines where this would require excessive or indiscriminate pruning Works will not exceed 30 percent of recent regrowth Works will not alter the fundamental structure, height or character of the tree Any more severe reduction, including cutting back to or beyond pollard points or to boundary limits, would: Be contrary to BS3998 best practice Introduce

  Awaiting decision Extension Trees

• 16 Swinburne Road SW15 5EB

  2026/2787 Submitted 2 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~28 Oct

  Alterations including replacement of the existing dormer cold-deck flat roof with an insulated warm-deck roof; Installation of solar pv panels on the flat roof of the existing rear dormer; Installation of external wall insulation with matching brick slips to the rear elevation and internal wall insulation to the front elevation; Erection of a single-storey rear extension; Installation of an a/c condenser unit and timber enclosure to the ground floor rear elevation; Installation of an air-source heat pump within the rear garden; Roof repairs and insulation improvements; and associated external and internal alterations.

  Awaiting decision Extension Loft or dormer
  Small domestic

• 2025/3832 Refused

  9 Frensham Drive SW15 3EB

  Alterations including erection of mansard roof extension to main rear roof including raising the ridge by 200mm and erection of single-storey rear extension. Formation of roof terrace at first floor level with 1.7m high screen surround.

  Received 24 Oct, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Householder
• 2026/3241 Withdrawn

  2 Brightwell Crescent SW17 9AE

  Removal of existing fence andf stub trunks of trees and the erection of a new fence with new landscaping.

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Householder
• 2026/0948 Granted

  40 Wakehurst Road SW11 6BY

  Excavation to create an enlarge basement including formation of front and rear lightwells with grille over front lightwell.

  Received 10 Mar, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Householder
• 2026/0923 Granted

  42 A Bickersteth Road SW17 9SQ

  Alterations including erection of mansard roof extension to main rear roof (with French doors and safety railings) and extension above part of two-storey back addition; Formation of roof terrace above two-storey back addition with 1.7m high screen surround. Installation of an external spiral staircase from first floor level to ground floor level.

  Received 9 Mar, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Householder
• 2026/3222 Withdrawn

  21 Gaskarth Road SW12 9NN

  Erection of an extension to the main rear roof to provide access to a proposed roof terrace with a 1.7m high screen surround above part of the three-storey back addition.

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