Wandsworth/2025/2593

Location

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Proposal

T1 Maple (Acer spp.) Right-Hand Side of Property Proposed works: Reduce overall height by up to 2 metres Reduce lateral spread by up to 1.5 metres on all sides Crown thin by approximately 15¿20% to reduce density while preserving natural crown form Current dimensions: Approx. 10 metres in height, 6 metres in radial spread Finished dimensions: Approx. 8 metres in height, 4.5 metres in radial spread Justification: To increase light penetration into the property and garden To open up views from the first floor To manage size and density in a residential setting while maintaining tree health and form Compliance: All works to be carried out in accordance with BS 3998:2010 ¿ Recommendations for Tree Work, ensuring all cuts are made to appropriate secondary growth points to promote healthy regrowth T2 Silver Birch (Betula pendula), Tall Specimen Proposed works: Lightly reduce upper crown by up to 1.5 metres Selectively thin upper crown by approximately 15% to reduce shading and improve vertical light penetration Current dimensions: Approx. 14 metres in height, 5 metres radial spread Finished dimensions: Approx. 12.5¿13 metres in height, radial spread unchanged or slightly reduced to 4.5¿5 metres Justification: To reduce dominance and improve vertical light access to lower garden and neighbouring areas Maintain aesthetic and structural integrity while reducing shading Light-touch pruning in line with good practice for birch species Compliance: All works to follow BS 3998:2010, ensuring that reductions are minimal and selective to maintain the tree¿s health and natural appearance

Key dates

1. Received 14 Aug 2025
2. Started 14 Aug 2025

Planning history / related applications

No related planning applications have been identified in the current public OGL dataset.