Ginkgo tree proposed to be reduced in height and width at 73 West Hill Road

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Summary

The owner has applied to cut back a Ginkgo tree in their garden. The tree, known as T1, would be reduced from its current height of about 17.5 metres to roughly 14 metres tall, and its width would be trimmed to about 5 metres. The lower branches would also be removed to give about 6 metres of clear space from the ground up. The property is a large terraced house on West Hill Road in a protected historic part of Wandsworth. The street is within a conservation area. There are several schools a few minutes' walk away, including West Hill Primary School and St Michael's Church of England Primary School. Tree works in a protected historic area need to be considered carefully. The council will look at whether the pruning is reasonable and whether it might affect the look and feel of the area. A heritage impact assessment has not been submitted with this application.

What you can do

You can comment on this application on the Wandsworth Council planning website using reference 2026/1061. The council can consider things like the effect on the look of the historic area, the health of the tree, and the impact on neighbours. They cannot consider personal opinions unrelated to planning.