Issue

loss of trees

5 stories · discussed at 1 council meeting · 3 councils

Wandsworth Council is reviewing its tree watering contract, while other councils approve developments despite tree loss concerns.

Wandsworth Council is reviewing its tree watering contract after concerns were raised in September 2026 about the survival rate of newly planted trees. Councillor James Craig highlighted residents' worries, and Councillor Brooks, Cabinet Member for the Environment, acknowledged potential issues, expecting a clearer picture of tree survival by the end of September 2026.

Separately, Havering Council's Strategic Planning Committee approved the Romford Jewson redevelopment in July 2026, despite Councillor Alex Donald's concerns over the removal of nine trees. Greenwich Council's Local Planning Committee also approved six new homes in Plumstead in July 2026, with residents raising objections including the loss of trees.

Earlier, in January 2026, Wandsworth's Conservation and Heritage Advisory Committee unanimously objected to plans for a new house near Tudor Lodge Health Centre, citing concerns over its potential impact on the local environment. The loss of trees refers to the removal or destruction of trees from an area.

Key facts

  1. Wandsworth Council is set to review its tree watering contract. Source
  2. Councillor Brooks expects a clearer picture of tree survival by the end of September 2026. Source
  3. Havering Council's Strategic Planning Committee approved the Romford Jewson redevelopment in July 2026. Source
  4. Greenwich Council's Local Planning Committee approved six new homes in Plumstead in July 2026. Source 1 Source 2
  5. Wandsworth's Conservation and Heritage Advisory Committee objected to a new house plan in January 2026. Source
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