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7 Old Park Avenue SW12 8RH

Granted Wandsworth 2025/4531 Works to a T.P.O. Tree

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

TPO 173/1992 T40 Betula Pendula (Silver Birch): Crown reduce by 1-2m (20%) whilst maintaining it's natural shape and remove any dead, rubbing or crossing branches.

As published by the council, reference 2025/4531

Application record

Reference
2025/4531
Type
Works to a T.P.O. Tree
Status
Granted As published: FINAL DECISION
Decision
Granted As published: Approve with Conditions
Received
15 Dec 2025
Validated
19 Dec 2025
Decided
10 Feb 2026
Ward
Balham
Decision by
Delegated Fast
Postcode
SW12 8RH

Site history

Applications at this address on the Wandsworth register

This site has had 3 applications since 2021: 1 approved, 1 refused.

  • 2026/2723 Awaiting decision

    7 Old Park Avenue SW12 8RH

    T1 Silver Birch: Fell to ground level / Section dismantle Justification: Tree is dying and honey fungus has been spotted - replanting to commence with a more honey fungus resistant species

    Submitted 28 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 2021/3163 Refused

    7 Old Park Avenue SW12 8RH

    Alterations including formation of vehicle hardstanding in front garden and vehicle access. Alterations to front boundary wall including installation of vehicle access gates and erection of railings over sections of existing front boundary wall.

    Decided 2 Sep 2021 Householder

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 15 Dec 2025

    Received by Wandsworth

  2. 19 Dec 2025

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 10 Feb 2026

    Decision issued: Approve with Conditions

  4. 10 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

4 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Wandsworth granted permission on 10 February 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.

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

Within 0.3 miles

  • 7 Old Park Avenue SW12 8RH

    2021/3163 Submitted 2 Jul 2021 50 yards away

    Alterations including formation of vehicle hardstanding in front garden and vehicle access. Alterations to front boundary wall including installation of vehicle access gates and erection of railings over sections of existing front boundary wall.

    Refused Householder 10 docs
    Small domestic
  • 5 Old Park Avenue SW12 8RH

    2026/0513 Submitted 6 Feb 2026 50 yards away

    Alterations including erection of part single, part two-storey rear/side extension and excavation to create basement including formation of front and rear lightwells. Replacement windows.

    Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 11 docs
    Domestic
  • 7 Old Park Avenue SW12 8RH

    2026/2723 Submitted 28 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    87% historically approved · decision due ~22 Sep

    T1 Silver Birch: Fell to ground level / Section dismantle Justification: Tree is dying and honey fungus has been spotted - replanting to commence with a more honey fungus resistant species

    Awaiting decision Trees
  • 9 Old Park Avenue SW12 8RH

    2021/2409 Submitted 20 May 2021 50 yards away

    Alterations including erection of dormer roof extension to main rear roof and erection of part single, part two-storey rear/side and front extension. Excavation to enlarge basement including formation front lightwell.

    Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 13 docs
    Domestic
  • Flats 1-3 14 Old Park Avenue SW12 8RH

    2021/3407 Submitted 19 Jul 2021 50 yards away

    Installation of replacement timber windows to front and side and UPVC windows to rear elevation

    Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 12 docs
  • Flat Rear D 22 Old Park Avenue SW12 8RH

    2023/1578 Submitted 25 Apr 2023 50 yards away

    Non-material amendment to planning permission dated 21/04/2023 ref 2023/0631 (Demolition of part of existing single-storey extension and installation of windows and door.) to allow the flank elevation to have a rendered panel instead of facing brickwork.

    Withdrawn Amendments Extension Demolition +1 3 docs
    Small domestic

In Wandsworth

  • 2026/3256 Awaiting decision

    38 Arcadian Place London Wandsworth SW18 5JF

    T1: Sycamore - Fell to ground level. G1: Assorted vegetation - Fell to facilitate fence installation.

    Received 11 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3257 Awaiting decision

    57 Hotham Road London Wandsworth SW15 1QW

    G1 Laburnam (Laburnum anagyroides) 30% Crown Reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by approximately 2-3m to tidy and contain and retain furnishing growth. Final heights 5m and final spreads 4m. Ensure no overhang to neighbouring property.

    Received 11 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3252 Awaiting decision

    Southside Shopping Centre Wandsworth High Street SW18 4TF

    Please refer to the attached schedule of works. Only tree No 1 is within the TPO 63/1985 Works to tree No 1 is to Re-pollard back to previous pollard points

    Received 10 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3248 Awaiting decision

    2 Spencer Park SW18 2SX

    T1 Mimosa (x1) Fell to ground level. Reason: The tree has become excessively large for the location. It is suppressing smaller adjacent trees. The trunk is also pressing against the boundary wall with No.59 Spencer Park and is likely to cause damage if retained. T2 + T3 Himalayan Birch (x2) Crown lift by 1.5m. Reason: To allow more light to the plants below. T4 Cherry (x1) Reduce crown by 1.5m. Reason: To redress the balance as supressed by the Birches. T5 Paulownia (x1) Crown lift by 1.5m. Reason: To allow more light to the plants below.

    Received 10 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 2026/3237 Awaiting decision

    9 Dealtry Road SW15 6NL

    T1 Robinia: Reduce by approx 2-3m from the height and width back to previous points of reduction???? Justification: Routine maintenance

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