31 Merrick Square London Southwark SE1 4JB

This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 22/AP/2814 Granted

  31 Merrick Square London Southwark SE1 4JB

  (T1) Apple: fell to ground level. Tree is situated in a very small garden and is becoming too large, causing light deprivation. Also infested with woolly aphids. Tree was previously treated for disease which failed. Tree is now in very poor condition from disease.

  Decided 16 Sep 2022 Trees

1. 28 Sep 2021

   Received by Southwark

2. 29 Sep 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 26 Oct 2021

   Decision issued: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED

4. 12 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Southwark granted permission on 26 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.

• 31 Merrick Square London Southwark SE1 4JB

  22/AP/2814 Submitted 8 Aug 2022 50 yards away

  (T1) Apple: fell to ground level. Tree is situated in a very small garden and is becoming too large, causing light deprivation. Also infested with woolly aphids. Tree was previously treated for disease which failed. Tree is now in very poor condition from disease.

  Granted Trees 11 docs

• Merrick Square London Southwark

  21/AP/2760 Submitted 3 Aug 2021 50 yards away

  TPO no.22/T1/London Plane/General prune 1 + 20% reduction/size TPO no.32/T2/London Plane/General prune 1 + 20% reduction /size TPO no.31/T3/London Plane/General prune 1 + 20% reduction /size L/ASAP/hanging dead branch in tree. TPO no.29/T6/Lime/General prune 1/size L/ASAP/dead branch over pavement and road. TPO no. n/a/T6a /Cherry /Lift and cutback to fence line/size S/early 2021/Stem is overhanging road approx. 1.8m, would recommend consulting residents first, as potential vehicle hazard. TPO no.28/T7/Norway Maple/General prune 1/size L/August 2021. TPO no.27/T8/London Plane/General prune 1 + 30% reduction /size VL/August 2021/Lowest North facing branch has decay pocket (monitor and take no action at this time) low hanging branches over road. TPO no. n/a/T9/Group of shrubs and Pittosporum/crown reduce and reshape by 25%, general prune 1/size M/early 2021/mix of shrubs with some dead branches, encroaching on parking spaces. TPO no.26/T10/Lime/General prune 1/size L/ASAP/Dead branches over road and lawn. TPO no. n/a/T10a/Lilac/Cut back branches overhanging railings and lift 2m/size S/Early 2021. TPO no.25/T11/Norway Maple/General prune 1/size L/August 2021. TPO no.24/T12/Horse Chestnut/General prune 1/size L/August 2021/small branches drooping over road. TPO no.23/T14/Lime/General prune 1/size L/August 2021. TPO no.21/T16/London Plane/General prune 1 + 20% reduction /size VL/August 2021/small branches drooping over road street light under tree smashed glass.

  Granted Trees 17 docs
  Small domestic

• 39 Trinity Church Square London Southwark SE1 4HY

  25/AP/3602 Submitted 10 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  Details of Condition 4 'Mechanical installation' required by Listed building consent ref no. 25/AP/2216

  Granted Conditions 13 docs

• 39 Trinity Church Square London Southwark SE1 4HY

  25/AP/3603 Submitted 10 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  Details of Condition 6 'Shop drawings ' required by Listed building consent ref no. 25/AP/2216

  Granted Conditions 8 docs

• 39 Trinity Church Square London Southwark SE1 4HY

  25/AP/3536 Submitted 4 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  Details of Condition 3 'Material Samples' required by Listed building consent ref no. 25/AP/2216

  Granted Conditions 17 docs

• 39 Trinity Church Square London Southwark SE1 4HY

  26/AP/1223 Submitted 28 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Details of Condition 5- Method Statement as required by planning permission 25/AP/2216 dated 27/08/2025 for Renewal of listed building consent (22/AP/1010) for internal and external refurbishment of Grade II listed residential property and introduction of French doors at lower ground floor level (rear elevation), removal of the rooflight (rear outrigger) and installation of a lead flat roof, masonry and roof repairs, replacement of modern windows to match original sashes, repair of historic sashes, new cast iron svp and drainage, installation of new M&E services, installation of a new kitchen and bathrooms, retention and repair of existing fireplaces, plasterwork and joinery, creation of an opening between the front and rear rooms (lower ground floor)

  Granted Conditions Extension Loft or dormer +1 8 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