10 Falmouth Road London Southwark SE1 4JQ

1. 17 Aug 2021

   Received by Southwark

2. 15 Sep 2021

   Decision issued: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED

3. 1 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Southwark granted permission on 15 September 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.

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.

• 4 Falmouth Road London Southwark SE1 4JQ

  21/AP/3405 Submitted 27 Sep 2021 50 yards away

  T1: False Acacia (minor basal decay): crown lift by 3m (remove LH stem), remove deadwood and crown reduce back to previous pruning points (20%)

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 38-40 Trinity Street London Southwark SE1 4JG

  21/AP/3001 Submitted 20 Aug 2021 50 yards away

  Refurbishment of the vacant basement accommodation, including repair and replacement of fabric, damp proofing, installation of sound and fire protection, new mechanical and electrical services and installation of external drop down stairs to the front elevation, facilitate the conversion into a one bedroom self contained residential unit.

  Refused Heritage and listed buildings 28 docs

• 38-40 Trinity Street London Southwark SE1 4JG

  21/AP/3000 Submitted 20 Aug 2021 50 yards away

  Conversion ofthe vacant basement into a new one bedroom self contained residential unit. Reopening of an existing gate and installation of new drop down metal stair within the front lightwell.

  Refused Full applications 31 docs

• 19 Merrick Square London Southwark SE1 4JB

  26/AP/2510 Submitted 21 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  Five day notification for tree works: (T3) Cherry- Fell tree to ground level - dead tree posing a fall hazard. Height 8.0m Crown spread 5.0m. Noting that an obligation exists to plant a replacement tree.

  Granted Trees

• 1 Merrick Square London Southwark SE1 4JB

  26/AP/2540 Submitted 25 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  Works to tree with a TPO: (T4) Lime: Crown lift to 4m - routine maintenance. Height 13.0m. Crown spread 4.0m Crown height from 1.5m to 4.0m (T5) Pittosporum Crown reduction by approx 2m (50%) - routine maintenance Height from 4.0m to 2.0m Crown spread from 3.0m to 1.5m (T8) Lime Crown lift to 4m Height 11.0m Crown spread 4.0m Crown height from 1.5m to 4.0m (T13) Cherry Crown thin by 20%, general prune to remove crossing branches and remove deadwood Height 5.0m Crown spread 5.0m (T14) Laburnum Section fell to ground level (severe cavity at base) Height 6.0m Crown spread 3.0m

  Granted Trees 11 docs

• 9 Merrick Square London Southwark SE1 4JB

  21/AP/3692 Submitted 22 Oct 2021 50 yards away

  (T1) Eucalyptus: remove deadwood and crown reduce and reshape by 40% Height from 18.3m to 10.1mN from 3m to 2.3mE from 3.9m to 2.3mS from 4.7m to 2.3mW from 3.5m to 2.3m

  Granted Trees 10 docs

• 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