Planning application
Putney Lawn Tennis Club Balmuir Gardens SW15 6NG
Works: Trees
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
T1. Bay Tree North Pedestrian Path/Club House: Reduce height by 3m and trim to a formal dome shape. The tree's current height is 6m, and its crown spread is 4m After the proposed works, the tree's height is 3m, and the crown spread is 3m T2. Cherry Tree North Pedestrian Path/Club House: Selectively reduce height and spread by 1.5m, pruning out the longer sections of the stems, leaving long secondary branches to create a natural appearance.
As published by the council, reference 2025/4294
Application record
- Reference
- 2025/4294
- Type
- Work to trees in conservation area
- Status
- Allow Works, No Tree Preservation Order As published: FINAL DECISION
- Decision
- Allow Works, No Tree Preservation Order
- Received
- 26 Nov 2025
- Validated
- 12 Dec 2025
- Decided
- 4 Feb 2026
- Ward
- West Putney
- Decision by
- Delegated Fast
- Postcode
- SW15 6NG
Site history
Applications at this address on the Wandsworth register
This site has had 3 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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2026/0607 Awaiting decision
Putney Lawn Tennis Club Balmuir Gardens SW15 6NG
TCC01 - Sycamore - Reduce overall size of crown by 2m. TCC01 - To give sufficient clearance from the property to enable maintenance and prevent possible damage. TCC02 - Ash - Reduce overall size of crown by 2m. TCC02 - To give sufficient clearance from the property to enable maintenance and prevent possible damage.
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2025/4498 Granted
Putney Lawn Tennis Club Balmuir Gardens SW15 6NG
TPO 77/1986 T49. Cedar North Pedestrian Path/Club House: Reduce the lowest south-west facing lateral by 1.5m - 2m, leaving suitable growth points for branch development. Remove dead branches throughout the crown area that are over 2.5cm in diameter, and inspect the crown for any adversities.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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26 Nov 2025
Received by Wandsworth
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12 Dec 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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4 Feb 2026
Decision issued: Allow Works, No Tree Preservation Order
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10 Aug 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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Putney Lawn Tennis Club Balmuir Gardens SW15 6NG
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TPO 77/1986 - T49 Deodar Cedar: Fell because of 1) danger to life of tennis club members from falling branches 2) danger of accidents to members from slipping on tree detritus falling in tennis courts especially when wet, 3) damage to clubhouse with £7,000 awning being irreparably damaged due to a large falling branch in 2021, 4) low amenity value derived from a single standalone tree in a private and enclosed club. Not proposed to replace due to proximity to clubhouse (approx 2 metres).
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