1 Spenser Mews London Southwark SE21 8SN

1. 17 Nov 2020

   Received by Southwark

2. 19 Nov 2020

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 2 Dec 2020

   Decision issued: Application Not Required

4. 21 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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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.

• Metropolitan Police Trading Service 134 Thurlow Park Road London Southwark SE21 8HN

  21/AP/0289 Submitted 27 Jan 2021 50 yards away

  Lime (T1) - crown reduction. Reduce height by 3m from 12m to 9m and lateral spread by 3m from 10m to 7m. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. The trees were reduced around 5-7 years previously and the regrowth should be pruned to maintain a reasonable size crown for the environment and for health & safety reasons. The canopy overhangs the neighbouring property and the walkway for West Dulwich station. Horse Chestnut (T2) - crown reduction. Reduce height by 2m from 10m to 8m and lateral spread by 2m from 8m to 6m. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. The trees were reduced around 5-7 years previously and the regrowth should be pruned to maintain a reasonable size crown for the environment and for health & safety reasons. The canopy overhangs the neighbouring property and the walkway for West Dulwich station. Lime (T3) - crown reduction. Reduce height by 3m from 12m to 9m and lateral spread by 3m from 10m to 7m. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. The trees were reduced around 5-7 years previously and the regrowth should be pruned to maintain a reasonable size crown for the environment and for health & safety reasons. The canopy overhangs the neighbouring property and the walkway for West Dulwich station.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 8 And 9 Spenser Mews London Southwark SE21 8SN

  23/AP/2368 Submitted 21 Aug 2023 50 yards away

  Construction of single storey rear extensions to neighbouring properties

  Granted Full applications Extension 13 docs
  Small domestic

• Oakfield School 125 - 127 Thurlow Park Road London SE21 8JJ

  26/02513/LDCP Submitted 2 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~28 Oct

  Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) in relation to erection of a detached, timber-framed, single-storey building to provide classroom accommodation (Use Class F1) within curtilage of existing school site.

  Awaiting decision 26 docs
  Small domestic

• Oakfield School 125 - 127 Thurlow Park Road London SE21 8JJ

  26/02070/G31 Submitted 16 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Application for prior approval under Schedule 2, Class B, Part 11 of the Town and Country (General Permitted Development)(England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the demolition of a small timber framed lean-to extension to side elevation.

  Granted Extension Demolition 13 docs

• 13 Spenser Mews London Southwark SE21 8SN

  25/AP/2679 Submitted 17 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~13 Nov

  T1 Sycamore tree in rear garden - Pollard back to the previous points

  Awaiting decision Trees 5 docs

• Site At Thurlow Park Road And Croxted Road London Southwark

  22/AP/1437 Submitted 15 Apr 2022 100 yards away

  Tree works TPO Tl. A Lime - Side entrance of Croxted Road. Recommended works: Remove deadwood Remove epicormic growth Re-adjust metal signage straps by 2cm. Reason: To abate harm, hazard and nuisance. T10- T13. A Silver Birch -To side and front of 129-133 Thurlow Park Road. Recommended Works: Remove deadwood Reason: To abate hazard. T15. Holly- Front of 129-133 Thurlow Park Road. Recommended works: Remove deadwood. Lift 2.5m above footway. Reason: To abate hazard. T16. Yew. Front of 129-133 Thurlow Park Road. Recommended works: Remove dead Bush box at base overhanging footpath. Crown lift 2.2m above entrance path and footway. Reason: To abate hazard and nuisance. T17. Crabapple. Front of 135-139 Thurlow Park Road: Recommended works: Crown lift 2.2m above entrance path. Lateral crown reduction to provide 2m clearance from property. Reason: To abate hazard. T18. Cherry. Front of 135-139 Thurlow Park Road: Recommended works: Crown lift 2.2m above entrance path. Lateral crown reduction to provide 2m clearance from property. Reason: To abate hazard. T20. Crabapple. Front of 135-139 Thurlow Park Road: Recommended works: Remove deadwood. Reason: To abate hazard. T21. Holly. Front of 135-139 Thurlow Park Road: Recommended works: Remove deadwood. Crown lift 2.Sm above footway. Reason: To abate hazard. T22. Yew. Front of 135-139 Thurlow Park Road: Recommended works: Crown lift 2.5m above footway. Reason: To abate hazard 29

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 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