Planning application
7 Old Park Avenue SW12 8RH
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
T1 Silver Birch: Fell to ground level / Section dismantle Justification: Tree is dying and honey fungus has been spotted - replanting to commence with a more honey fungus resistant species
As published by the council, reference 2026/2723
Application record
- Reference
- 2026/2723
- Type
- Works to a T.P.O. Tree
- Status
- Pending As published: NEW
- Received
- 28 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 28 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Arboricultural
- Postcode
- SW12 8RH
Site history
Applications at this address on the Wandsworth register
This site has had 3 applications since 2021: 1 approved, 1 refused.
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2025/4531 Granted
7 Old Park Avenue SW12 8RH
TPO 173/1992 T40 Betula Pendula (Silver Birch): Crown reduce by 1-2m (20%) whilst maintaining it's natural shape and remove any dead, rubbing or crossing branches.
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2021/3163 Refused
7 Old Park Avenue SW12 8RH
Alterations including formation of vehicle hardstanding in front garden and vehicle access. Alterations to front boundary wall including installation of vehicle access gates and erection of railings over sections of existing front boundary wall.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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28 Jul 2026
Received by Wandsworth
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1 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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10 Aug 2026
Status changed to NEW
Previously On-line.
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 22 September 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.
Nearby applications
Within 0.3 miles
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9 Old Park Avenue SW12 8RH
Alterations including erection of dormer roof extension to main rear roof and erection of part single, part two-storey rear/side and front extension. Excavation to enlarge basement including formation front lightwell.
Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 13 docsDomestic -
7 Old Park Avenue SW12 8RH
Alterations including formation of vehicle hardstanding in front garden and vehicle access. Alterations to front boundary wall including installation of vehicle access gates and erection of railings over sections of existing front boundary wall.
Refused Householder 10 docsSmall domestic -
7 Old Park Avenue SW12 8RH
TPO 173/1992 T40 Betula Pendula (Silver Birch): Crown reduce by 1-2m (20%) whilst maintaining it's natural shape and remove any dead, rubbing or crossing branches.
Granted Trees 4 docs -
5 Old Park Avenue SW12 8RH
Alterations including erection of part single, part two-storey rear/side extension and excavation to create basement including formation of front and rear lightwells. Replacement windows.
Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 11 docsDomestic -
Flat Rear D 22 Old Park Avenue SW12 8RH
Non-material amendment to planning permission dated 21/04/2023 ref 2023/0631 (Demolition of part of existing single-storey extension and installation of windows and door.) to allow the flank elevation to have a rendered panel instead of facing brickwork.
Withdrawn Amendments Extension Demolition +1 3 docsSmall domestic -
Flat Rear D 22 Old Park Avenue SW12 8RH
Demolition of part of existing single-storey extension and installation of windows and door.
Granted Full applications Extension Demolition +1 10 docsSmall domestic
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2026/3256 Awaiting decision
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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.
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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
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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.
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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