14 Gilkes Crescent London Southwark SE21 7BS

1. 5 Oct 2021

   Received by Southwark

2. 6 Oct 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 15 Nov 2021

   Decision issued: Tree Works/Conservation Area - GRANTED

4. 12 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Southwark granted permission on 15 November 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.

• 16 Gilkes Crescent London Southwark SE21 7BS

  22/AP/4054 Submitted 28 Nov 2022 50 yards away

  Silver Birch (T1) - crown thin. Crown thin by 30% silver birch of 10m in height, 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

• 10 Gilkes Crescent London Southwark SE21 7BS

  22/AP/1533 Submitted 29 Apr 2022 50 yards away

  Details of proposed development REVISED SPECIFICATION: T1 and T2 Pear trees, Remove due to low amenity value. The trees are both in a poor state of heath and are heavily Ivy clad. They are pushing against the boundary fence and casting excessive shade. T3 Pear tree, Remove deadwood, crossing branches and sprouts. Routine Maintenance. T4. A Griselinia shrub approximately 6m in height, situated towards the bottom left-hand corner of the rear garden. Remove, Overgrown shrub. T5. A Laburnum tree approximately 7.5m in height, situated close to the front boundary. The tree is a little out of shape. Crown thin by 15% including the removal of dead wood and lifting of low branches to the left side, also a vertical stem growing through the main canopy should be removed at the trunk. T6. An Elder tree situated close to the house on the right-hand side boundary of the rear garden. Remove and the roots grubbed out. T7. A Cherry tree approximately 6m in height, situated on the right-hand side boundary. The tree is a little dense and wide spreading. Crown thin by 20% including the removal of dead wood and necessary re-shaping. The height and basic shape should be retained. It is important to prune branches at convenient growth points, rather than an all-round reduction or pollarding which is not permitted. T8. A Cherry tree approximately 7.5m in height, situated on the left-hand side boundary towards the bottom of the rear garden. The tree is a little dense and wide spreading. Crown thin by 20% including the removal of dead wood and necessary re-shaping. The height and basic shape should be retained. It is important to prune branches at convenient growth points, rather than an all-round reduction or pollarding which is not permitted.

  Granted Trees 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 22 Gilkes Crescent London Southwark SE21 7BS

  23/AP/2754 Submitted 29 Sep 2023 50 yards away

  Demolition of existing single storey ground floor rear conservatory. Construction of single storey ground floor rear extension. Replacement of ground floor rear windows/doors with bi-folding doors.

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition +1 20 docs
  Small domestic

• 15 Gilkes Crescent London Southwark SE21 7BP

  21/AP/3004 Submitted 20 Aug 2021 50 yards away

  Certificate of lawfulness (proposed) for replacement of rear windows and french door and enlargement of existing rear opening to ground floor.

  Granted Lawful development Windows or glazing 13 docs

• 13 Gilkes Crescent London Southwark SE21 7BP

  21/AP/2673 Submitted 26 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  Construction of a single storey timber garden studio for ancillary residential purposes

  Granted Householder 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 25 Gilkes Crescent London Southwark SE21 7BP

  20/AP/1855 Submitted 7 Jul 2020 50 yards away

  The demolition of the existing timber sheds and the construction of a new timber outbuilding within the rear garden for purposes incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse (gym and storage).

  Granted Householder Demolition 9 docs
  Small 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