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121 Bushey Hill Road London Southwark SE5 8QQ

Granted Southwark 20/AP/3697 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 Pittosporum. Crown reduce by 35%. T2 Medium size Loquat. Crown reduce 10% and crown thin 20%. T3 Medium size Apple tree. Reduce by 20% to previous points, crown thin by 20%, remove crossing branches and reshape. T4 Crab Apple. Crown thin by 20%, crown reduce 20%. T5 Cotoneaster. Crown reduce upper canopy by 20%.

As published by the council, reference 20/AP/3697

Application record

Reference
20/AP/3697
Type
Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
Status
Granted
Decision
Granted As published: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED
Received
15 Dec 2020
Validated
15 Dec 2020
Decided
15 Jan 2021
Ward
St Giles
Decision by
Delegated Panel - Trees
Postcode
SE5 8QQ

Site history

Applications at this address on the Southwark register

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

  • 20/AP/1116 Granted

    121 Bushey Hill Road London Southwark SE5 8QQ

    Removal of existing and construction of replacement front boundary wall with addition of new brick pier and stone coping, iron railings and gate.

    Decided 11 Jun 2020 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 15 Dec 2020

    Received by Southwark

  2. 15 Jan 2021

    Decision issued: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED

  3. 4 Aug 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

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

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Documents

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6 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Southwark granted permission on 15 January 2021, 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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  • 121 Bushey Hill Road London Southwark SE5 8QQ

    20/AP/1116 Submitted 17 Apr 2020 50 yards away

    Removal of existing and construction of replacement front boundary wall with addition of new brick pier and stone coping, iron railings and gate.

    Granted Full applications 12 docs
    Small domestic

  • 117 Bushey Hill Road London Southwark SE5 8QQ

    22/AP/2404 Submitted 5 Jul 2022 50 yards away

    Details of condition 3 (Basement impact assessment) required by planning permission 22/AP/0191 'Construction of basement extension with new front light wells; alterations to the existing single storey rear extension and the installation of 2x rooflights and 1x window on the side elevation; installation of 1x rooflight at first floor level; replacement of existing single glazed windows with double glazed timber windows.'Addendum to the Basement Impact Assessment including groundwater monitoring and borehole testing.

    Granted Conditions Extension Loft or dormer +1 12 docs
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  • 113A Bushey Hill Road London Southwark SE5 8QQ

    23/AP/2374 Submitted 22 Aug 2023 50 yards away

    Works to Trees with a TPO: T1 - Large TPO Lime tree in the front garden. Tree need regular management due to regrowth. Light suppression to property. Pollard to historic points. T2 - Large TPO Lime tree in the front garden. Tree need regular management due to regrowth. Light suppression to property. Pollard to historic points.

    Granted Trees 6 docs

  • The Villa 54 - 56 Lyndhurst Grove London Southwark SE15 5AH

    22/AP/0973 Submitted 14 Mar 2022 50 yards away

    T1 London Plane. The tree is extremely large and in close proximity to the building. It also overhangs a junction and pavement. It has previously been pollarded. To pollard at previous points, retaining any established 'knuckles'.

    Granted Trees 6 docs

  • 113A Bushey Hill Road London Southwark SE5 8QQ

    26/AP/1025 Submitted 10 Apr 2026 50 yards away

    Works to tree with a TCA: T1 & T2 - Lime low pollards: repollard

    Granted Trees 8 docs

  • 98 Talfourd Road London Southwark SE15 5NZ

    21/AP/4503 Submitted 9 Dec 2021 50 yards away

    Hawthorn (T1) - crown reduce. Reduce height by 2m from 9m to 7m. Reduce lateral spread by 2m from 9m to 7m. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Work undertaken to bring back to form and improve light conditions for both owner and neighbouring properties. Apple (T2) - crown reduce. Reduce height by 2m from 9m to 7m. Reduce lateral spread by 2m from 9m to 7m. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Work undertaken to bring back to form and improve light conditions for both owner and neighbouring properties.

    Granted Trees 8 docs

In Southwark

  • 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.

    Received 4 Sep, published by the council 7 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 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.

    Received 4 Sep, published by the council 7 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 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.

    2 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 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.

    Received 1 Sep, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 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