3 Cowslip House, 2 Bicknell Way, London, SW17 0FD

HP Score
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Mixed signals - investigate
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
3 Cowslip House earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 63/100. Investment score 69/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is excellent (88/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is leasehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.
Valuation & Market
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceSignificant
- RadonLow
- MiningUnknown
- LandslideLow
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseLow
Planning Activity
- PendingPA2026/0877T1 - Liquid Amber Fell as close to ground level as possible. Apply systemic herbicide to stump to prevent re-growth. T2 - Magnolia Sever ivy and reduce back from footpath by up to 1.5 metres of branch length Rear Garden T3 - Black Poplar Remove major deadwood and snapped branch stus. T4 - Yew Remove epicormic growth to crown break and remove 1.5 metres of branch length over patio T5 - Acacia Remove 1.56 metres of lowest branch on left side of the tree. • To allow retention of the tree within the available space for growth • The works will encourage a well-balanced crown for future years • Its proximity to the property is casing anxiety and apprehension to the occupier It is a large dominant tree in close proximity to the property.
- ApprovedPA2026/0710T1. Norway Maple. 10 metres in height. 8 metres in width. Lift to 3 metres all round and to clear traffic light by 1.5 metres. Low growing over footpath and close to the traffic light. Situated in the front garden. T2. Ash Tree. 10 metres in height. 3 metres in width. reduce by 3 metres in height, leaving the tree 5 metres in height, leaving tree to the height of the white paint line. Tree is growing next to the building and covering the satellite dishes.
- PendingPA2026/0669T1 Sycamore: Fell to ground level / Section dismantle T1 is a large sycamore in a small rear garden, close to the boundary and neighbouring dwelling. It has outgrown its location, and its size, position and continued development are increasingly incompatible with the available space and the reasonable use and enjoyment of the adjoining property. The crown extends significantly over the neighbouring garden and dwelling, causing concerns about encroachment, potential contact with the roof, obstructed gutters, excessive shading, and nuisance from leaf and seed fall. The main stem is immediately adjacent to the boundary fence and already interfering with it, making fence maintenance or replacement impractical without addressing the tree. The tree has not yet reached full size. Sycamore is a vigorous, large-growing species capable of exceeding 20 metres with a substantial spreading crown. As it matures, its crown spread, stem diameter and spatial conflicts will inevitably increase. Pruning has been considered as an alternative, but there is no satisfactory long-term solution. Substantial crown reduction would be needed to achieve meaningful clearance from the neighbouring property, significantly altering the tree’s natural form and appearance. Sycamore also responds vigorously to heavy pruning, with rapid regrowth requiring frequent repeat work. This would create ongoing maintenance without addressing the tree’s unsuitable position. In terms of public amenity, the tree is in a rear garden and cannot be seen from the main road. Although partly visible from Openview, its contribution to the wider public landscape is limited when weighed against its constrained location and ongoing conflicts with neighbouring properties. Its removal would have limited impact on the character and appearance of the area. The proposal does not intend a permanent loss of tree cover. The owner has confirmed willingness to plant a smaller, more appropriate replacement species in a suitable location, able to reach maturity without similar conflicts with buildings, boundaries or residential amenity, while maintaining the garden’s contribution to local greenery and biodiversity. Conclusion Considering the tree’s size relative to its restricted growing space, its encroachment over the neighbouring dwelling and garden, its direct conflict with the boundary fence, its potential for further growth and the lack of a satisfactory long-term pruning option, removal is considered the most appropriate and sustainable arboricultural solution. The replacement planting would ensure continuity of tree cover and a more suitable long-term contribution to the landscape. On balance, the practical and residential benefits of removal, with the replacement planting commitment, outweigh the limited loss of public amenity. Accordingly, consent is respectfully sought for the removal of T1 sycamore, subject to appropriate replacement planting within the garden.
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership64.9%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining999+ yrs
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeLeasehold
- Last Ownership Change2021-08-05
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Area Profile
Schools Nearby
- Nightingale Community Academy0.1 miReport card2026
Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.
- Burntwood School0.3 mi
Inspected as Burntwood School (URN 101059) on 11 May 2011
- Ernest Bevin Academy0.3 miReport card2026
Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.
- Wandsworth Hospital and Home Tuition Service0.3 miOutstanding
2 of 6 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
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