The South Bank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, Lambeth, SE1 8XX

25/01547/TPOTree works: Trees in conservation areas/subject to TPOsPending Decision

Proposal

TPO No. 170, July 1984, Group G3 Acacias (x3), known as T0663 Acacia in the application: T0663 Acacia (Robinia pseudoacacia): Fell to ground level due to advanced decay detected within the main stem (confirmed by fungal pathogens Ganoderma applanatum and Laetiporus sulphureus). Grind out stump. Replant with one Robinia pseudoacacia with a 16 to 18cm girth, supplied in a 50-litre container in accordance with Council planting condition. Reason: Advanced decay within the main stem confirmed by fungal colonisation, cavities within primary structural branches, over-extended laterals over high-value targets including buildings, pedestrian areas, and a streetlight. Works proposed to manage risk of structural failure and ensure continued amenity value at the site.

Received: 12 May 2025
Council: London Borough of Lambeth

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8 weeks typical decision time in Lambeth13% of tree works: trees in conservation areas/subject to tpos applications approved

This is a planning application at The South Bank Centre Belvedere Road London Lambeth SE1 8XX. Lambeth has handled 414 applications of this type and approves 13% of them, typically deciding them in 39 days. It was submitted on 12 May 2025 and is still awaiting a decision. The site is in the South Bank conservation area, with 3 listed buildings nearby. There has been 1 other application at this address. In the past year there have been 48 applications across WATERL. We hold 2,143 applications in total for the SE1 postcode area.

Application Details

Reference

25/01547/TPO

Address

The South Bank Centre Belvedere Road London Lambeth SE1 8XX

Postcode

SE1 8XX

Local Authority

Lambeth

Application Type

Tree works: Trees in conservation areas/subject to TPOs

Decision Status

Undecided

Applicant & Agent

Planning Application Dates

Date Submitted

12 May 2025

Planning Decision

Publicity

Appeal

Additional Information

Coordinates

51.505867, -0.116162

Enriching application data

2/3

Council recordsAppealsFlood risk

Source: Lambeth

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Planning history at this site

20 other applications at this property, newest first.

Planning constraints

Designations that overlap or adjoin the site outline.

Flood zone 3: High probability (rivers and sea)Part of the site
Conservation area: South Bank
Listed building: Grade II: Bust of Nelson Mandela, Royal Festival Hall, LondonOn this site · +5 more
Article 4 direction: Modified Direction 1 - CAZPart of the site
Tree Preservation Order: Ref 170Part of the site · +1 more

Also checked, none recorded (20)

flood storage areas, green belt, scheduled monuments, World Heritage Sites, World Heritage Site buffer zones, registered parks and gardens, registered battlefields, Heritage at Risk entries, nutrient neutrality catchments, national parks, National Landscapes, SSSIs, Special Areas of Conservation, Special Protection Areas, Ramsar sites, ancient woodland, national nature reserves, local nature reserves, heritage coasts and brownfield registers.

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