Planning application
12 Briar Walk SW15 6UD
Works: Trees
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Proposal
A two-trunk Common Holly tree stands at the southern corner of our property, 12 Briar Walk, neighbouring 14 Briar Walk (see tree T1 in attached sketch plan). The tree has an extensive and vigorous root system above ground (see photo), while the root system below ground appears to be causing damage to the dividing garden wall between 12 Briar Walk and 14 Briar Walk (see photos showing cracks). Our neighbours at 14 Briar Walk are concerned about the potential for further damage to the dividing wall and have asked us to remove the tree. We plan to employ professional tree surgeons to cut down the tree and minimise or prevent future growth of the root system. We have no plans to repalace the tree.
As published by the council, reference 2026/1767
Application record
- Reference
- 2026/1767
- Type
- Works to a T.P.O. Tree
- Status
- Pending As published: NEW
- Received
- 11 May 2026
- Validated
- 11 May 2026
- Ward
- Arboricultural
- Postcode
- SW15 6UD
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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11 May 2026
Received by Wandsworth
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 6 July 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 59 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
Documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
This application is with Wandsworth for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Wandsworth decided tree works applications in a median of 50 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
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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