Planning application
2026/1520
56 Nightingale Lane SW12 8NY
Proposal
Rear garden - Ash Tree 20% Crown reduction (shorten branches by 2m). Sycamore 20% Crown reduction (shorten branches by 2m). Excessive shading. Prudent, periodic tree management.
As published by the council, reference 2026/1520
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 Apr 2026
Received by Wandsworth
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2 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Wandsworth for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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2026/2411 Granted
56 Nightingale Lane SW12 8NY
TPO 138/1990 4 x Lime Tree Prune back to most recent, previous reduction points leaving shortened furnishing growth and 50% of internal fine branch structure.
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2026/2107 Awaiting decision
77 Nightingale Lane SW12 8LY
Alterations including installation of replacement external doors and glazed timber windows to rear and side at first and third floor levels.
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2025/3834 Withdrawn
185 Ramsden Road SW12 8RG
Rear T1 Strawberry Tree x 1 (Arbutus unedo) This tree has not been maintained in some time. Suggested work: - Reduce back to the previous points of reduction leaving foliage where possible. Rear T2 Lime x 1 (Tilia spp) These pleached lime trees surround the perimeter of the garden. They are due to be maintained in line with their pruning cycle. Suggested work: - Reduce to the previous points of reduction approx 3m Rear T3 Lime x 1 (Tilia spp) This previously pollarded lime tree is due to be pruned in line with its pruning cycle. Suggested work: - Reduce to the previous points of reduction approx 2.5m and remove epicormic growth. Rear T4 Magnolia x 1 (Magnolia spp) This tree is starting to shade the plant bed below and grow out of shape. Suggested work: - Reduce and shape by 0.5-1 m all round. - Remove climber Rear T5 Atlas Cedar x 1 (Cedrus atlantica) This large tree is well maintained but there is some concern about the roots due to its proximity to the property and the sail effect in high winds. Suggested work( Option 1 ) - Reduce in height by 4-5 m to reduce the sail effect and prevent failure in high winds. Rear T5 Atlas Cedar x 1 (Cedrus atlantica) (Option 2) Suggested works- Fell to ground level and treat stump. Front T6 Holm Oak (Evergreen) x 1(Quercus ilex) This tree grows over the road and is due to be pruned in line with its pruning cycle. Suggested work: - Reduce to the previous points of reduction Approx 2-3m Front T7 Holly x 1 (Ilex aquifolium) This holly tree is starting to decline. Suggested work: - Remove main stem to leave lower growth below to form a new bush.
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2023/1137 Withdrawn
Rear of 85 Nightingale Lane London SW12 8NX
Use of existing single-storey outbuilding in rear garden from ancillary store of shop to office (Class E). Installation of three rooflights.
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2024/4004 Awaiting decision
Maisonette Basement First And Second Floors A 87 Nightingale Lane London SW12 8NX
The retention of residential floorspace at basement level, including the increase of the rear lightwell, replacement of front lightwell grille and minor internal alterations to create a 1 bedroom flat. Alterations and division of rear garden (concurrent planning permisson ref.2024/3983).
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2024/4295 Withdrawn
87 Nightingale Lane SW12 8NX
Alterations including excavation to create basement to the rear outbuilding including formation of rear lightwell with 1.7m high screen surrounds. Installation and repositioning of replacement door and windows of outbuilding, together with associated alterations to create a one-bedroom dwelling (Class C3). (Associated listed building consent ref. 2024/4312)
Other trees applications
In Wandsworth
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2026/2239 Decided
6 Lower Common South SW15 1BP
T3 Purple Leaf Plum (x1) Reduce crown all round by 1-1.5m and crown lift to 2m. T4 Crab Apple (x1) Fell. T6 Weeping Crab Apple (x1) Reduce crown all round by 80cm. Lift canopy to 1.2m. T7 Judas Tree (x1) Reduce lateral branches by 1.5m. T8 Judas Tree (x1) Reduce crown all round by 50cm. T9 Gleditsia triacanthos (x1) (in neighbours) Reduce branch in neighbours by 2m, back to boundary. T10 Cherry (x1) Reduce crown all around by 2m. T12 Crab Apple (x1) Remove epicormic growth from trunk and lower branches. Remove deadwood and lift crown to 2.5m.T13 Alder (x1) Reduce height by 2m and crown by 1m.
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2026/2419 Decided
12 Highdown Road SW15 5BU
T1 Box Elder - Reduce by 3 metres. Cypress - Fell. T3 Apple - Reduce by 1 metre.
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2026/2403 Decided
17 Crockerton Road SW17 7HE
Large Bay - Fell. 2 x Willow Leafed Pears - Fell.
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2026/2201 Decided
2 Parkfields SW15 6NH
Portugal laurel tree: Trim the branches to bring them back to our boundary walls and to return the tree to an appropriate size and shape.
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2026/2200 Decided
2 Parkfields SW15 6NH
Tree (front right boundary): Fell.