Planning application
45 St Jamess Drive London Wandsworth SW17 7RN
Works: Trees
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Proposal
x1 Acer Pseudoplatanus (Sycamore): Reduction by 2-3m from the height and width back to previous points of reduction Justification for Pruning Works The tree has a heavily extended and unbalanced upper crown, caused by historic over-lifting and previous reductions that have created a weak structural framework. The current form presents increased mechanical loading on several extended limbs, and without intervention the risk of limb failure will continue to rise, particularly during periods of high winds. The proposed pruning will address these issues by reducing end-weight, improving crown balance, and restoring appropriate clearance from the property and garden. A crown reduction of 1.5 to 2 metres, combined with a crown lift to 4 metres, removal of deadwood and selective weight reduction on vulnerable limbs, will significantly reduce mechanical stress throughout the canopy. These works are in line with BS 3998:2010 and aim to maintain the tree???s long-term structural integrity while minimising the need for heavier, more intrusive works in the future. The tree???s current height and spread also cause excessive shading to the garden and adjoining property. The proposed works will moderate light obstruction while retaining the tree???s overall form and amenity value. This level of pruning represents a reasonable and proportionate management approach that avoids the deterioration in structure and appearance that would result from more severe reduction. In combination, the works will: - Improve structural stability and reduce risk of branch failure - Restore crown balance following historic over-lifting - Reduce shading impacts on the adjacent garden - Manage deadwood and minor defects - Provide appropriate clearance from structures - Retain the tree???s amenity value while reducing ongoing maintenance pressures The proposal therefore represents a proportionate and arboriculturally sound intervention that improves safety, reduces nuisance, and supports the continued retention of the tree in the long term.
As published by the council, reference 2025/4434
Application record
- Reference
- 2025/4434
- Type
- Works to a T.P.O. Tree
- Status
- On-line
- Received
- 9 Dec 2025
- Validated
- 9 Dec 2025
- Postcode
- SW17 7RN
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Dec 2025
Received by Wandsworth
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10 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 3 February 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Wandsworth took a median of 57 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
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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.
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Decided Trees -
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Front garden:- Large Lime tree: Reduce the crown by 30% (3 metres) approximately back to where done before, thin the crown by 20% and lift the lower canopy to 5 metres. Rear garden:- Silver Birch: Reduce the crown by approximately 20% (1-2 metres). Hornbeam along the rear boundary: Reduce the crown by approximately 15% (0.5-1 metre). Row of Hornbeams along the right-hand boundary: Reduce the crowns by 35% (3 metres in height) to approximately 1 metre below where previously done and cutting back the sides by approximately 2 metres to contain the size and spread.
Decided Trees 3 docs -
33 St Jamess Drive SW17 7RN
Silver Birch (T1); Holly (T2); Pear (T3); Bay (T4) - 30% crown reduction and proportional reshape of all trees. Prune all cut branches to nearest natural targets and collars, lightly thin deciduous species amd remove any dead or failing tissue.
Decided Trees 3 docs -
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Decided Trees 3 docs -
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Granted Trees 3 docs
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