Street Trees Consultation
Tranmere Road (Completed)
The consultation period has now ended.
The Council received eleven responses to this consultation. Three respondents agreed with the removal of the tree, and eight respondents objected to the tree’s removal. The decision has been made to remove the tree.
Those who objected the removal of the tree made the following comments, to which the council has responded:
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Objections to the tree’s removal |
The Council’s response |
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Removal impacts on the visual charm of the area. |
There are many other street trees on this road and while the removal of this tree is regrettable, it poses a significant risk to the public. |
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Sets a precedent for the removal of other trees. |
Every tree is carefully assessed on a case-by-case basis, and the result of this case will not have any impact on any future decisions. |
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Other solutions should be possible to retain the tree. |
Underpinning of the building has been considered but is not guaranteed to work and is not financially viable. |
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More planting of trees needed. |
Wandsworth Council is creating 300 new street tree pits as part of the 1,000 trees being planted this winter. |
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The tree should be moved instead of felled. |
This is a mature tree and is too large to relocate. |
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The tree should be pruned instead of removed. |
Pruning of the tree has been carried out but has not resolved the problems. It is not possible to remove the offending roots without destabilising the tree and compromising public safety. |
Location of tree(s): 127/129 Tranmere Road
How many trees are affected: 1
Species: Alder
Why we propose to fell these trees: Subsidence
More information
The council is proposing to remove this tree due to the damage it has caused to a neighbouring property, including the front bay and boundary wall.
The complaint regarding the council-owned Alder tree was received in 2023, and upon examination, significant surface roots and previous repairs to the footpath were observed. Damage was also noted beyond the property boundary and to the front of the neighbouring building.
Despite efforts to prune the canopy and roots, the damage has continued, and further pruning could leave the tree unstable, posing a significant risk to the public. As such, the council is proposing to remove the tree.
Alternatives to removing the tree, such as works to the foundation of the property have been considered, however this would be expensive and is not guaranteed to solve the problem.
The council believes that removing the tree is the most practical and cost-effective solution to ensure the safety and integrity of the neighbouring properties.
Information about replanting proposals
As part of our sustainable tree planting programme, we will be planting 1,000 trees this planting season in suitable locations across the borough for future growth.