24 Swinburne Road London Wandsworth SW15 5EB

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• 2026/1904 Awaiting decision

  24 Swinburne Road London Wandsworth SW15 5EB

  T1 Poplar: Carry out a controlled and proportionate reduction of regrowth arising from established historic pollard points. Works to comprise: Reduction of all secondary regrowth to leave approximately 2 to 3 metres of extension growth from the existing pollard heads Retention of the full historic pollard framework and all primary structural limbs Selective thinning of congested regrowth where necessary to maintain an even and stable crown structure Removal of dead, dying, damaged or crossing branches where present All pruning cuts to be undertaken to suitable growth points in strict accordance with BS3998:2010 Tree Work Recommendations, avoiding the creation of large diameter wounds and preserving the integrity of the existing pollard heads. No cutting back to, or beyond, the established pollard points is proposed. Arboricultural Justification The subject tree exhibits clear evidence of historic pollarding, with established pollard heads and cyclical regrowth typical of managed Poplar species. The proposed works represent: Routine cyclical management of a previously pollarded tree A measured and sustainable reduction consistent with accepted arboricultural practice A necessary intervention to prevent excessive extension growth, reduce end weight, and maintain structural integrity The specification has been carefully limited to ensure: No over pruning or structural harm Preservation of long term tree health and vitality Retention of amenity value within the Conservation Area Avoidance of large pruning wounds which could accelerate decay Constraints and Limitations: Works will not involve cutting to boundary lines where this would require excessive or indiscriminate pruning Works will not exceed 30 percent of recent regrowth Works will not alter the fundamental structure, height or character of the tree Any more severe reduction, including cutting back to or beyond pollard points or to boundary limits, would: Be contrary to BS3998 best practice Introduce a high risk of decay and weakly attached regrowth Result in structural imbalance and reduced longevity Be likely to be considered over pruning within a Conservation Area, with potential for enforcement action Summary: Proportionate Measured Consistent with established management Fully compliant with current arboricultural standards They represent the minimum intervention necessary to manage the tree safely and sustainably.

  Submitted 19 May 2026 Trees

1. 7 May 2026

   Received by Wandsworth

2. 25 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 2 July 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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• 24 Swinburne Road London Wandsworth SW15 5EB

  2026/1904 Submitted 19 May 2026 50 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~14 Jul

  T1 Poplar: Carry out a controlled and proportionate reduction of regrowth arising from established historic pollard points. Works to comprise: Reduction of all secondary regrowth to leave approximately 2 to 3 metres of extension growth from the existing pollard heads Retention of the full historic pollard framework and all primary structural limbs Selective thinning of congested regrowth where necessary to maintain an even and stable crown structure Removal of dead, dying, damaged or crossing branches where present All pruning cuts to be undertaken to suitable growth points in strict accordance with BS3998:2010 Tree Work Recommendations, avoiding the creation of large diameter wounds and preserving the integrity of the existing pollard heads. No cutting back to, or beyond, the established pollard points is proposed. Arboricultural Justification The subject tree exhibits clear evidence of historic pollarding, with established pollard heads and cyclical regrowth typical of managed Poplar species. The proposed works represent: Routine cyclical management of a previously pollarded tree A measured and sustainable reduction consistent with accepted arboricultural practice A necessary intervention to prevent excessive extension growth, reduce end weight, and maintain structural integrity The specification has been carefully limited to ensure: No over pruning or structural harm Preservation of long term tree health and vitality Retention of amenity value within the Conservation Area Avoidance of large pruning wounds which could accelerate decay Constraints and Limitations: Works will not involve cutting to boundary lines where this would require excessive or indiscriminate pruning Works will not exceed 30 percent of recent regrowth Works will not alter the fundamental structure, height or character of the tree Any more severe reduction, including cutting back to or beyond pollard points or to boundary limits, would: Be contrary to BS3998 best practice Introduce a high risk of decay and weakly attached regrowth Result in structural imbalance and reduced longevity Be likely to be considered over pruning within a Conservation Area, with potential for enforcement action Summary: Proportionate Measured Consistent with established management Fully compliant with current arboricultural standards They represent the minimum intervention necessary to manage the tree safely and sustainably.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 24 Swinburne Road SW15 5EB

  2026/1775 Submitted 10 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  T1 Poplar: Reduction of all secondary regrowth to leave approximately 2 to 3 metres of extension growth from the existing pollard heads, retention of the full historic pollard framework and all primary structural limbs, selective thinning of congested regrowth where necessary to maintain an even and stable crown structure and removal of dead, dying, damaged or crossing branches. (TREE PRESERVATION (NO. 521) ORDER 2026)

  Granted Extension Trees

• 24 Swinburne Road SW15 5EB

  2026/1945 Submitted 7 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~1 Sep

  TPO 521/2026 T1 Poplar: Carry out a controlled and proportionate reduction of regrowth arising from established historic pollard points. Works to comprise: Reduction of all secondary regrowth to leave approximately 2 to 3 metres of extension growth from the existing pollard heads Retention of the full historic pollard framework and all primary structural limbs Selective thinning of congested regrowth where necessary to maintain an even and stable crown structure Removal of dead, dying, damaged or crossing branches where present All pruning cuts to be undertaken to suitable growth points in strict accordance with BS3998:2010 Tree Work Recommendations, avoiding the creation of large diameter wounds and preserving the integrity of the existing pollard heads. No cutting back to, or beyond, the established pollard points is proposed. Arboricultural Justification The subject tree exhibits clear evidence of historic pollarding, with established pollard heads and cyclical regrowth typical of managed Poplar species. The proposed works represent: Routine cyclical management of a previously pollarded tree A measured and sustainable reduction consistent with accepted arboricultural practice A necessary intervention to prevent excessive extension growth, reduce end weight, and maintain structural integrity The specification has been carefully limited to ensure: No over pruning or structural harm Preservation of long term tree health and vitality Retention of amenity value within the Conservation Area Avoidance of large pruning wounds which could accelerate decay Constraints and Limitations: Works will not involve cutting to boundary lines where this would require excessive or indiscriminate pruning Works will not exceed 30 percent of recent regrowth Works will not alter the fundamental structure, height or character of the tree Any more severe reduction, including cutting back to or beyond pollard points or to boundary limits, would: Be contrary to BS3998 best practice Introduce

  Awaiting decision Extension Trees

• 16 Swinburne Road SW15 5EB

  2026/2787 Submitted 2 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~28 Oct

  Alterations including replacement of the existing dormer cold-deck flat roof with an insulated warm-deck roof; Installation of solar pv panels on the flat roof of the existing rear dormer; Installation of external wall insulation with matching brick slips to the rear elevation and internal wall insulation to the front elevation; Erection of a single-storey rear extension; Installation of an a/c condenser unit and timber enclosure to the ground floor rear elevation; Installation of an air-source heat pump within the rear garden; Roof repairs and insulation improvements; and associated external and internal alterations.

  Awaiting decision Extension Loft or dormer
  Small domestic

• 38 Swinburne Road SW15 5EB

  2025/3924 Submitted 31 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Alterations including erection of dormer roof extensions to main rear roof and associated rooflights

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 9 docs
  Domestic

• 38 Swinburne Road SW15 5EB

  2023/1976 Submitted 23 May 2023 50 yards away

  Rear garden: T1 and T2 Sycamores: Reduce lateral spread by 2 - 3m.

  Decided Trees 5 docs

• 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