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23 B Lyford Road SW18 3LU

Awaiting decision Wandsworth 2026/3052 Works to a T.P.O. Tree

Works: Trees

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Proposal

T1. Ailanthus Tree. 14 metres in height. 3 metres in width. Fell tree to ground level. Tree has become to big for garden. Blocking light and causing a lot of fallen debris. Situated in the rear garden.

As published by the council, reference 2026/3052

Application record

Reference
2026/3052
Type
Works to a T.P.O. Tree
Status
Pending As published: NEW
Received
25 Aug 2026
Validated
25 Aug 2026
Postcode
SW18 3LU

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 25 Aug 2026

    Received by Wandsworth

  2. 30 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 20 October 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 57 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Who's behind it

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Acacia Tree Surgeons Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Westerham

Active · incorporated 2011 · Westerham

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What 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 57 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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