1 County Grove London Southwark SE5 9LG

1. 3 Sep 2021

   Received by Southwark

2. 6 Oct 2021

   Decision issued: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED

3. 12 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Southwark granted permission on 6 October 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.

• 1B County Grove London Southwark SE5 9LG

  21/AP/4640 Submitted 17 Dec 2021 50 yards away

  T1 - Sycamore - remove horizontal branches growing into roof areas and rear elevations of number 1B and number 2 County Grove. Lift to 4 metres. Remove dead and diseased wood. The tree is located in the rear garden to the rear boundary area. Removal of horizontal branch to remove the conflict with the rear elevations and roof areas of 1B and 2 County Grove. To reduce the risk of damage to the building or branches. To reduce the risk of pests entering the roof areasT2 - Tulip - Reduce length of all branches by up to 1.5-1.8 metres ensuring natural shape and balance typical of species is maintained where possible. Remove co-dominant limb overhanging roof area of Number 1B. Remove horizontal branches growing into the roof areas and front elevations of Number 1B and number 2 County Grove. Lift to 3.5 metres.The tree is located in the front garden to the left hand side. Reduction works are part of a maintenance program to maintain the tree at a suitable and more desirable size for its location. Removal of the co-dominant limb to remove the conflict with the roof area. To reduce the risk of damage to the roof area or the co-dominant limb. To reduce the risk of pests entering the roof areaT3 - Sycamore - remove all epicormic growth overhanging driveway and building up to and around roof area. The tree is located in the rear garden of 1A County Grove to the rear boundary. Removal of epicormic growth to remove the conflict with the roof area and side elevation of 1B County Grove. To reduce the risk of damage to the roof area. To reduce the risk of pests entering the roof area.

  Granted Trees 10 docs

• 252 Camberwell New Road London Southwark SE5 0RP

  25/AP/2793 Submitted 26 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~9 Dec

  Listed building consent for the replacement of existing concrete pitched roof Roof coverings with new faux flat coverings.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 9 docs

• 7 Mornington Mews London Southwark SE5 9LA

  22/AP/1128 Submitted 28 Mar 2022 50 yards away

  Exchange of single-glazed timber windows for double-glazed uPVC windows to rear elevation and double-glazed timber to front elevation.

  Granted Householder Windows or glazing 14 docs
  Domestic

• 1-5 Burwood Lodge Camberwell New Road London Southwark SE5 0RP

  21/AP/4460 Submitted 7 Dec 2021 50 yards away

  T1 Lime: Crown thin by up to 30%. Remove epicormic growth to approximately 4.5m. Lateral crown reduction to suitable growth points to provide up to 3m clearance from the property. Remove small diameter dead wood. Height and overall form to be retained.T2 Sycamore: Crown thin by up to 30%. Lateral crown reduction to suitable growth points to provide up to 3m clearance from the property. Height and overall form to be retained.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 5 Mornington Mews London Southwark SE5 9LA

  22/AP/1127 Submitted 28 Mar 2022 50 yards away

  Replacement of single-glazed timber windows with double-glazed UPVC windows

  Granted Householder Windows or glazing 12 docs
  Domestic

• 9 Mornington Mews London Southwark SE5 9LA

  22/AP/1130 Submitted 28 Mar 2022 50 yards away

  Exchange of single-glazed timber windows for double-glazed uPVC windows to rear elevation and double-glazed timber to front elevation.

  Granted Householder Windows or glazing 14 docs
  Domestic

• 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