17 College Gardens London Southwark SE21 7BE

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

• 20/AP/1392 Granted

  17 College Gardens London Southwark SE21 7BE

  Alteration of level of existing terrace, raising by approx. 400mm, replacement of windows with metal windows and excavation to lower part of the lower ground floor.

  Decided 28 Jul 2020 Householder

1. 10 Nov 2020

   Received by Southwark

2. 11 Dec 2020

   Decision issued: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED

3. 21 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Southwark granted permission on 11 December 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.

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.

• 17 College Gardens London Southwark SE21 7BE

  20/AP/1392 Submitted 19 May 2020 50 yards away

  Alteration of level of existing terrace, raising by approx. 400mm, replacement of windows with metal windows and excavation to lower part of the lower ground floor.

  Granted Householder Windows or glazing 20 docs
  Domestic

• 22 College Gardens London Southwark SE21 7BE

  25/AP/2439 Submitted 22 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~17 Oct

  Works to a tree in a conservation area: T4222 - Horse Chestnut - pollard to crown break [4.5m]. if decay is too advanced at this height pollard should be lowered.

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• College Gardens London Southwark SE21 7BE

  25/AP/3177 Submitted 31 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~26 Dec

  False acacia - Veteranisation: reduce to 5m above ground level, retaining secondary crown. Holm oak - Veteranise: Reduce to approx 5.5m above ground level. Tree replacement planting in winter 26/27 as part of TDE tree planting strategy.

  Awaiting decision Trees 4 docs

• College Gardens London Southwark

  22/AP/3098 Submitted 6 Sep 2022 50 yards away

  5 Day Notification: T1 Holm Oak to rear 13 College Gardens Crown reduce by 1M Crown lift by 2m. De Minimis Works.T2 Holm Oak rear of number 14. Remove Deadwood.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• College Gardens London Southwark SE21 7BE

  25/AP/2438 Submitted 22 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~17 Oct

  Works to trees in a Conservation Area: Works to multiple trees as described in tree schedule. Tree ID Common Name Description 4173 Elder Prune to clear fence by 0.5m. Cut back to suitable sublateral growth. 4168 Pedunculate oak Remove major deadwood. Check results of internal investigation before submitting works. 4176 Pedunculate oak Remove snapped hanging branch over driveway 4213 Common ash Remove major deadwood. 4212 Common ash Sever and remove ivy from 0-100cm above ground level. 4204 False acacia "Not epicormic clear low branches and obstructing shrubs around base to allow for ground level inspection. Retain residents planting and winter jasmine. Check results of aerial inspection before programming works. 4204 False acacia "Remove major deadwood close to grass areas, Shorten and retain deadwood for habitat where appropriate over shrubs. Check results of aerial inspection before programming works. 4215 Tree of heaven "Remove major deadwood over footpath. Also sever and remove ivy from 0-100cm above ground level. " 4216 Common ash Remove long and major deadwood. 4219 Tree of heaven "Remove major deadwood.Also sever and remove ivy from 0-100cm above ground level. " 4231 Manna ash "Reduce faulted limb over college gardens sign by 1.5m back to suitable sublateral growth. Also crown lift to 2.tm over the pavement. Pruning back to suitable sublateral growth. 544 Pin oak Lift to 2.5m over vehicle cross over and 6m over road

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs
  Small domestic

• 13 College Gardens London Southwark SE21 7BE

  20/AP/1746 Submitted 25 Jun 2020 50 yards away

  Replacement garage door; Alterations to rear wall of garage to incorporate PPC aluminium frame (colour to match existing windows) sliding glass entrance door.

  Granted Householder Windows or glazing 16 docs
  Domestic

• 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