Planning application
2026/2561
90 Clapham Common West Side SW4 9AZ
Proposal
Removal of silver birch tree (including as much of trunk and roots as possible) in the corner of our back garden. The tree roots from the silver birch tree are lifting and damaging the stone paving in our garden, resulting in buckling and uneven surfaces. The damage is worsening and poses a safety hazard.
As published by the council, reference 2026/2561
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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15 Jul 2026
Received by Wandsworth
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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.
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