Planning application
54 Peckarmans Wood London Southwark SE26 6RZ
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Ash - crown thin by 20% including removal of dead wood, epicormic growth and water shoots together with necessary trimming back from house. The height and basic shape to be retained.
As published by the council, reference 20/AP/0526
Application record
- Reference
- 20/AP/0526
- Type
- Works to a Tree with a TPO
- Status
- Granted
- Decision
- Granted As published: Tree Works/TPO Consent - GRANTED
- Received
- 20 Feb 2020
- Validated
- 20 Feb 2020
- Decided
- 20 Apr 2020
- Ward
- Dulwich Wood
- Parish
- Dulwich
- Decision by
- Delegated Panel - Simple
- Postcode
- SE26 6RZ
Site history
Applications at this address on the Southwark register
This site has had 3 applications since 2020: 2 approved, 0 refused.
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25/AP/3170 Awaiting decision
54 Peckarmans Wood London Southwark SE26 6RZ
Works to a tree in a conservation area: 3442 -Pedunculate oak -Remove Tree -Fell to 50cm above ground level. 3441 -Pedunculate oak- Monolith- Reduce in height to approximately 6m above ground level. 3439- Himalayan birch 'Jacquemontii' - Remove & Treat Fell to 50cm above ground level and treat with systemic herbicide (Eco-plug). 3383- Pedunculate oak - Monolith - Veteranise: reset Lapse pollard at 11m above ground level. retaining secondary canopy on stem. 3118- Common lime -Remove & Treat Fell tree to 50cm above ground level. treat stump with systemic herbicide (Eco-Plug). Replacement trees to be planted in winter 2026/27 as part of TDE planting strategy.
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23/AP/2937 Granted
54 Peckarmans Wood London Southwark SE26 6RZ
Works to Trees in a Conservation Area: Group 44 right of ID 3413 A group of Birch overhanging a footpath to the side of no. 51.Works: fell one dead stem.Reason: to abate hazard.ID 3379 A Cherry to side of no. 54.Works: remove dead branch and deadwoodReason: to abate hazard.ID 3207A Yew to front of no. 53 obstructing footway.Works: Crown lift and lateral reduction by up to 2mReason: to abate hazard.ID 3201An Oak to front of no. 52.Works: lateral reduction by up to 2m where overhangingfootway and properties back to suitable growth pointsReason: to abate nuisance.Raised bed right of ID 3374A dead Birch to rear of no. 13.Works: grub out in preparation for replacement with CornuscontroversaReason: to abate hazard.ID 3374A mature Beech to side of access road.Works: lateral reduction of two branches overhanging raisedbed by up to 1.5m to suitable growth points.Reason: to abate nuisance and permit replacement plantingSapling right of ID 3353A dead Himalayan Birch in grass adjacent to woodland.Works: remove in preparation for replacement with Sorbustorminalis.Reason: to replace amenity.ID 3243 & 3244A pair of young Cockspurthorn to right of substation.Works: remove stakes.Reason: to abate nuisance.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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20 Feb 2020
Received by Southwark
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20 Apr 2020
Decision issued: Tree Works/TPO Consent - GRANTED
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15 Aug 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
12 documents on file for this application
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Southwark granted permission on 20 April 2020, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
About tree works applications
Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.
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54 Peckarmans Wood London Southwark SE26 6RZ
Works to Trees in a Conservation Area: Group 44 right of ID 3413 A group of Birch overhanging a footpath to the side of no. 51.Works: fell one dead stem.Reason: to abate hazard.ID 3379 A Cherry to side of no. 54.Works: remove dead branch and deadwoodReason: to abate hazard.ID 3207A Yew to front of no. 53 obstructing footway.Works: Crown lift and lateral reduction by up to 2mReason: to abate hazard.ID 3201An Oak to front of no. 52.Works: lateral reduction by up to 2m where overhangingfootway and properties back to suitable growth pointsReason: to abate nuisance.Raised bed right of ID 3374A dead Birch to rear of no. 13.Works: grub out in preparation for replacement with CornuscontroversaReason: to abate hazard.ID 3374A mature Beech to side of access road.Works: lateral reduction of two branches overhanging raisedbed by up to 1.5m to suitable growth points.Reason: to abate nuisance and permit replacement plantingSapling right of ID 3353A dead Himalayan Birch in grass adjacent to woodland.Works: remove in preparation for replacement with Sorbustorminalis.Reason: to replace amenity.ID 3243 & 3244A pair of young Cockspurthorn to right of substation.Works: remove stakes.Reason: to abate nuisance.
Granted Trees 6 docs -
Peckarmans Wood London Southwark
99% historically approved · decision due ~17 Oct
Silver birch - Fell to 1m above ground level. Silver birch - Fell to 1m above ground level. Downy birch - Fell to 1m above ground level. Downy birch - Fell to 1m above ground level. Downy birch - Fell to 1m above ground level. Tree Removal - due to condition. Tree replacement part of Dulwich Estate Sustainability strategy.
Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs -
54 Peckarmans Wood London Southwark SE26 6RZ
99% historically approved · decision due ~26 Dec
Works to a tree in a conservation area: 3442 -Pedunculate oak -Remove Tree -Fell to 50cm above ground level. 3441 -Pedunculate oak- Monolith- Reduce in height to approximately 6m above ground level. 3439- Himalayan birch 'Jacquemontii' - Remove & Treat Fell to 50cm above ground level and treat with systemic herbicide (Eco-plug). 3383- Pedunculate oak - Monolith - Veteranise: reset Lapse pollard at 11m above ground level. retaining secondary canopy on stem. 3118- Common lime -Remove & Treat Fell tree to 50cm above ground level. treat stump with systemic herbicide (Eco-Plug). Replacement trees to be planted in winter 2026/27 as part of TDE planting strategy.
Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs -
Land Rear 15 Peckarmans Wood London Southwark SE26 6RY
G1. A group of four Silver Birch (Betula pendula) up to approximately 20m height located to the rear of no. 15 within communal amenity grass. Two of the smaller diameter trees display a supressed growth form and are entirely dead, resulting in the loss of large branches Fell two dead trees to ground level. Remove deadwood from the two other trees
Granted Trees 3 docs -
1 Peckarmans Wood London Southwark SE26 6RX
Silver Birch (T1) - crown reduce and lift. Reduce height by 2m from 9m to 7m and reduce lateral spread by 3m from 8m to 5m. Crown lift live canopy to 4m above ground level. Work undertaken to improve light conditions in owners and neighbouring properties, prevent damage to structure and to give adequate clearance over public highway.
Granted Trees 7 docs -
Outside 15 Crescent Wood Road London Southwark SE26 6RT
Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) Crown lift and laterally reduce where overhanging gardens by up to 3m to suitable growth points.
Granted Trees 3 docs
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26/AP/2635 Awaiting decision
Flat 3 3 Crescent Wood Road London Southwark SE26 6RT
T7473 - Common Holly -Young twin-stemmed holly, (likely self set) with very sparse canopy and poor vitality, symptomatic with the suppression from the adjacent mature trees. Proposed fell to 50cm above ground level and treat with systemic herbicide (ECO-PLUG). Replacement tree in line with TDE's tree replacement policy.
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26/AP/2625 Awaiting decision
Alleyns School Townley Road London Southwark SE22 8SU
Works to a tree with a TPO: 1. Sorbus aucuparia T164 - Condemed by tree officer. Slow death, bacterial canker, vigarous shooting from the base. Remove tree and replace with Sciadopitys verticillata. 2. Aesculus hippocastanum T161 - Veteranisation over two years. First cuts to 8m reduction. Mower damage and Ganoderma present. 3m radial mulch and rope off to reduce risk of failing and prolong life of tree. 3. Aesculus hippocastanum T157 - Condemed by tree officer. Reduce height to 3m monolith for biodiversity, replant with with Celtis australis. 4. Aesculus hippocastanum T156 - Condemed by tree officer. Reduce height to 4m monolith for biodiversity, replant with Liquidambar styraciflua. 5. Aesculus hippocastanum T154 - Lift to 5m above storage bays to reduce potential for damage. Tree officer stated that A. hippocastanum is becoming less and less suitable for our climate, with considerations to site and use. All efforts made to rope off mature trees and mulch root plate to prolong their life.
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26/AP/2602 Awaiting decision
24A Talfourd Road London Southwark SE15 5NY
Works to tree with a TPO: T1 - Common ash - fell. 18m in height. Fell tree to ground level. A mature common ash (Fraxinus excelsior) standing in the rear garden, closely surrounded by residential property on several sides.
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26/AP/2584 Awaiting decision
Naismith House 175 Tower Bridge Road London Southwark SE1 2AH
To carry out works to trees with a TPO within the grounds of St Johns Churchyard, Southwark, London, SE1 2AH.
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26/AP/2033 Granted
South London Scout Centre Grange Lane London Southwark SE21 7LH
Works to trees in a Conservation Area. Agreed amendment email dated Fri 31/07/2026 11:57 T1 Lombardy Poplar. Fell to Ground Level. T2 Lombardy Poplar. Large Trunk wound. Fell to Ground Level. T3 Lombardy Poplar. Fire Damaged. Fell to Ground Level. Review fire protocols. i.e.; no fires within 5m of any tree and 2m away from any canopy. T4 Hybrid Poplar. Reduce to 1m Above Ground Level (AGL). T5 Lombardy Poplar. 50% reduction back to live wood, leaving a 10m high tree. T6 Lombardy Poplar. 50% reduction back to live wood, leaving a 10m high tree. T7 Carolina Poplar. Fell to Ground Level T8 Carolina Poplar Further testing required. PICUS. Wound occlusion and physiology appear GOOD. T9 Carolina Poplar. Good rib formation. Reduce to 4m AGL and retain as monolith for biodiversity. T10 Crack Willow. Reduce to previous reduction points, retaining knuckles. T11 Carolina Poplar. Remove specified branch. Move Mobile Home to designated parking area or install no-dig 3D geocellular ground protection within RPA. Remove rope from stem or install cambium saver. T12 European Ash. scar indicates failure of a bifurcated stemmed tree. Reduce to 4m AGL and retain as monolith. T13. Wild Cherry. Fell to Ground Level. Dead Tree T14 Lombardy Poplar. Crown Dieback. Reduce to 6m AGL. Crown Dieback T15 Lombardy Poplar. Dead Tree, Fell to Ground Level.