Planning application
29 Nightingale Lane SW12 8SY
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
T1 on map. Ailanthus altissima (tree of heaven).Pollard to take back from house and discourage pigeons. back to previous points, 2.5m.
As published by the council, reference 2026/0985
Application record
- Reference
- 2026/0985
- 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
- 11 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 8 Apr 2026
- Decided
- 16 Apr 2026
- Ward
- Balham
- Decision by
- Delegated Fast
- Postcode
- SW12 8SY
Site history
Applications at this address on the Wandsworth register
This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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2021/0548 Granted
29 Nightingale Lane SW12 8SY
Alterations including erection of a three-storey rear extension incorporating a lift shaft and including excavation to enlarge basement to rear of property; erection of side boundary walls to front garden; replacement of front doors like for like (amendments include reduction in depth of lift extension and change from glazed elevations to brick).
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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11 Mar 2026
Received by Wandsworth
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8 Apr 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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16 Apr 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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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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29 Nightingale Lane SW12 8SY
Alterations including erection of a three-storey rear extension incorporating a lift shaft and including excavation to enlarge basement to rear of property; erection of side boundary walls to front garden; replacement of front doors like for like (amendments include reduction in depth of lift extension and change from glazed elevations to brick).
Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 21 docsDomestic -
Thurleigh Court Nightingale Lane SW12 8AP
WITHDRAW T29 Poplar (x1) Reduce crowns by 4m back to previous points of reduction. Reason: To maintain the trees at a smaller size. They are on a four year pruning cycle because of their close proximity to buildings. T39 + T40 Sycamore (x2) Reduce crowns by 4m back to previous points of reductions. Reason: To maintain the trees at a smaller size. They are on a four year pruning cycle because of their close proximity to buildings.
Withdrawn Trees 3 docs -
Thurleigh Court Nightingale Lane SW12 8AP
19 Lombardy Poplar (x1) Re-pollard (5m off height and sides). Reason: To maintain the trees at a smaller size because they are very close to a neighbouring property. 20 Lombardy Poplar (x1) Re-pollard (5m off height and sides). Reason: To maintain the trees at a smaller size because they are very close to a neighbouring property. 25 Holm Oak (x1) Reduce low branches overhanging lawn by 2m up to a height of 4m. Reason: To get more light onto the lawn. 33 Oak (x1) Reduce crown back to previous points of reduce (5m off height and 3m off width). Reason: To maintain the trees at a smaller size because they are very close to a neighbouring property.
Withdrawn Trees 2 docs -
Flat 4 5 Alderbrook Road SW12
Addition of new bedroom in previously vacant loft space within self contained newly formed second floor unit 4. No change to exterior
Withdrawn Householder 4 docsDomestic -
Clapham Mansions Nightingale Lane SW4 9AQ
T2-Elm Outgrowing location and touching the building Reduce in height and width by 2m from branch tips Remove smaller lower trunk extending towards the building
Decided Trees 3 docs -
Site Of Telecommunication Mast and Cabinet Wdw25358 On Pavement Adjacent The Avenue
Determination as to whether prior approval is required for the installation of 15m high telecommunications mast and equipment cabinets.
Refused Telecoms 9 docs
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2026/3256 Awaiting decision
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2026/3257 Awaiting decision
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2026/3252 Awaiting decision
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2026/3248 Awaiting decision
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2026/3237 Awaiting decision
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T1 Robinia: Reduce by approx 2-3m from the height and width back to previous points of reduction???? Justification: Routine maintenance