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155 Turney Road London Southwark SE21 7JU

Granted Southwark 20/AP/2817 Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

T1 - Medium size Ash tree situated in the front garden on the Left-hand side of the property - Remove stem to the trunk which will retain a much more balanced tree in the longer term. T2 - Medium Turkey Oak tree - Lift canopy to allow more light to garden. Remove 9 small lower branches and reduce lower canopy back from house to give a 2m clearance. T3 - XL Weeping Willow tree - Crown reduce canopy by 30% and lift canopy to 5m.

As published by the council, reference 20/AP/2817

Application record

Reference
20/AP/2817
Type
Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
Status
Granted
Decision
Granted As published: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED
Received
29 Sep 2020
Validated
30 Sep 2020
Decided
29 Oct 2020
Ward
Dulwich Village
Parish
Dulwich
Decision by
Delegated Panel - Trees
Postcode
SE21 7JU

Site history

Applications at this address on the Southwark register

This site has had 3 applications since 2020: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/AP/2746 Decided

    155 Turney Road London Southwark SE21 7JU

    5 DAY NOTIFICATION: Works to tree with a TCA: T1- X Large Willow tree. Tree has died. Section fell to ground level. Replacement in keeping with Dulwich Estate Licence.

    Submitted 16 Sep 2026
  • 21/AP/3824 Granted

    155 Turney Road London Southwark SE21 7JU

    T1 - Medium Turkey Oak. Section fell to ground level and poison stump. T2 - XL Willow tree. Remove 4 lowest lateral branches over drive at side of garden. T3 - Magnolia tree in the front garden. Remove lower branch over car parking area.

    Decided 15 Dec 2021 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 29 Sep 2020

    Received by Southwark

  2. 30 Sep 2020

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 29 Oct 2020

    Decision issued: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED

  4. 29 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Cut Above Tree Management Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in London

Active · incorporated 2007 · London

141 applications on PlanIndex · across 3 councils · 100% granted

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Documents

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5 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Southwark granted permission on 29 October 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.

Nearby applications

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  • 155 Turney Road London Southwark SE21 7JU

    21/AP/3824 Submitted 4 Nov 2021 50 yards away

    T1 - Medium Turkey Oak. Section fell to ground level and poison stump. T2 - XL Willow tree. Remove 4 lowest lateral branches over drive at side of garden. T3 - Magnolia tree in the front garden. Remove lower branch over car parking area.

    Granted Trees 9 docs

  • 118 Burbage Road London Southwark SE24 9HD

    25/AP/3255 Submitted 7 Nov 2025 50 yards away

    95% historically approved · decision due ~13 Jan

    Replacement of existing vehicle gate and additional pedestrian gate in the front garden.

    Awaiting decision Householder 10 docs
    Domestic

  • 118 Burbage Road London Southwark SE24 9HD

    25/AP/2524 Submitted 2 Sep 2025 50 yards away

    97% historically approved · decision due ~29 Oct

    Variation of Condition 4 'tree protection' of planning permission 23/AP/2261 'Partial demolition with facade retention, alterations to doors and windows, a part 1, part 2-storey front, side, and roof extensions, 2x ground floor rear extensions, 2x dormers, 3x rooflights, and excavation forming a basement with light well to provide additional living accommodation to an existing detached dwellinghouse with associated hard and soft landscaping; removal of 3 trees.'

    Awaiting decision Amendments Extension Loft or dormer +3 14 docs
    Domestic

  • 118 Burbage Road London Southwark SE24 9HD

    22/AP/1277 Submitted 7 Apr 2022 50 yards away

    Construction of partial demolition with facade retention, alterations to doors and windows, a part 1, part 2-storey front, side and roof extension 2 x ground floor rear extensions 2 x dormers 7 x rooflights and excavation forming a courtyard light well and basement to provide additional living accommodation to an existing detached dwellinghouse with associated hard and soft landscaping. The proposal also includes the removal of 7 trees.

    Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +3 30 docs
    Domestic

  • 153 Turney Road London Southwark SE21 7JU

    22/AP/2659 Submitted 25 Jul 2022 50 yards away

    Works to trees: T1: Corsican Pine: Crown thin by 20% including the removal of dead wood and lifting of low branches up to 4.5m above ground level. The height and basic shape should be retained. T2-T4: 3 Lime trees: Reduce to previous pollarding points approximately 3m from ground level.

    Granted Trees 3 docs

  • 224 Turney Road London Southwark SE21 7JL

    22/AP/1146 Submitted 29 Mar 2022 50 yards away

    Non material amendment for planning application 20/AP/3783 dated 10/2/2021 erection of a 2-storey side extension following partial demolition of existing single-storey side projection containing integral garage and WC. The amendments are to alter the first floor window and rooflight to the side elevation.

    Decided Conditions Extension Loft or dormer +2 7 docs
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In Southwark

  • 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.

    Received 13 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 26/AP/2041 Granted

    133 Sydenham Hill London Southwark SE26 6LW

    T1 Lime - Crown thinning by 10% and removal of all deadwood (>25mm) of a mature Lime (20m in height) in the rear garden T2 Holly - Reduction in height by 1m from 7m to 6m, lateral reduction by 1m on all compass points, and crown lifting to 3m above the public highway of a Holly on the pavement boundary

    Received 13 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 26/AP/2022 Granted

    18 Village Way London Southwark SE21 7AN

    Works to Trees in a Conservation Area: The works are part of a regular maintenance program to retain the trees at a suitable size for their location, encourage well balanced crowns for future years and an even distribution of growth throughout the crown Rear Garden T1 Acacia: Remove 2 lowest limbs back to stem Liftto 3m and deadwood T2 Silver Birch: Remove lower branches back to stem Lift to 3m and any crossing branches T3 Eucalpytus: Reduce top by up to 2 metres T4 Pyracantha: Cut back longer laterals by 1.5 metres to form a more compact crown Poplar: remove 1 limb back to stem on the Poplar T5 & T6 Conifers: Cut back Conifer by 1.5 metres T7 Conifer: Fell Conifer Laurel: cut back Laurel to the fence line T8 Birch: Remove lower limbs Lift to 3m back to stem to make tree more upright T9 Purple Leaf Plum: Crown reduction by up to 2 metres of branch length T10 Birch: Remove lower limbs Liftto 3m back to stem to make tree more upright

    Received 10 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 26/AP/2063 Granted

    114 Grove Lane London Southwark SE5 8BJ

    (T2) Laurel. Hedge cut and reshape - routine maintenance. Height from 2.5m to 2.2m. Crown spread from 1.5m to 1.2m. (T3) Privet. Hedge cut and reshape - routine maintenance. Height from 2.5m to 2.2m.Crown spread from 1.5m to 1.2m (T4) Plum. Reduce weight on long, lateral branch, as per photo - routine maintenance.

    Received 14 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 26/AP/2064 Granted

    116 Grove Lane London Southwark SE5 8BJ

    (T1) Magnolia. Crown reduce by 1.5-2m - routine maintenance. Height from 4.0m to a minimum of 2.0m. Crown spread from 2.5m to a minimum of 1.0m

    Received 14 Jul, published by the council 3 Aug 2026 Trees